This extension is made to let you Chromecast your photos.

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1.5
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December 1, 2013
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51.31KiB
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20,000+
Rating
2.86 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Fullscreen Slideshow Extension

Fullscreen Slideshow, I've made this extension to cast my images to my tv via my Chromecast.
To use with Chromecast be aware you have to be casting the extension tab so that it will appear in the tv.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Fullscreen Slideshow", "description": "This extension is made to let you Chromecast your photos.", "version": "1.5", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "slides-icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Fullscreen Slideshow extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Fullscreen Slideshow extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Fullscreen Slideshow extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Fullscreen Slideshow extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Fullscreen Slideshow extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Fullscreen Slideshow extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Fullscreen Slideshow Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Fullscreen Slideshow extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Fullscreen Slideshow extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Fullscreen Slideshow extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Fullscreen Slideshow extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Fullscreen Slideshow extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Fullscreen Slideshow extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Fullscreen Slideshow extension file

Select and download the Fullscreen Slideshow extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Fullscreen Slideshow extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Fullscreen Slideshow extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Fullscreen Slideshow extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Fullscreen Slideshow extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Len Kowalik (ID: 000000a3990f0b52) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/20/2023 Pictures change too quickly. Really needs a throttle.

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Neven Mazić (ID: 00000033420bdc53) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/19/2020 The photos doesn't show fullscreen on my TV. Also, the photos are being switched every second or so. and I can't choose the speed each image is shown.

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Robert Sterbal (ID: 000000032389986c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2019 What a great little tool. Slideshows are a challenge in browsers and this little extension enables them nicely. Kudos for the idea and a good solid implementation.

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Pete Collins (ID: 0000000b9752f5ee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/25/2017 good work mate, easy to get going.

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Andres Rojas Mora (ID: 00000029532e0cd8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/13/2017 It's Ok, but it wont show in full screen mode, I mean, if I press F11 the pictures (Even 4K pictures) wont cover the full screen, there's always parts in black