A Chrome extension to capture web page to markdown and PDF format

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Version
1.0
Update
May 16, 2023
Size
273KiB
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Users
246
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Webpage to Markdown and PDF Extension

This Chrome extension that enables users to automatically detect and capture the main content of webpages in both Markdown and PDF formats. This user-friendly tool streamlines the process of saving and sharing important information from websites for personal or professional use.

Features:

Automatically detect and extract the main content from webpages.
Export the extracted content as a Markdown file for easy editing and sharing.
Export the extracted content as a PDF file to maintain a consistent appearance across devices.
Wait for images within the content to load before exporting as a PDF, ensuring a complete and accurate representation.

Usage:

Install the Web Page Capture Plugin from the Chrome Web Store, and simply click on the extension icon to access its features. The plugin will automatically detect and extract the main content of the webpage you are browsing. Choose whether you want to export the content as Markdown or PDF, and the extracted content will be saved in your desired format, ready to be used as needed.

Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals, the Web Page Capture Plugin is a convenient tool that simplifies the process of collecting and sharing valuable information from webpages. Try it today and experience the efficiency it brings to your daily browsing
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Webpage to Markdown and PDF extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension file

Select and download the Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF 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 Webpage to Markdown and PDF extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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