Record content of pages to an animated gif picture from browser

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July 14, 2024
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Capture to a Gif Extension

It is a little tool which can help you to record animations , videos and everything else on your browser page to an animated gif picture.

Its operation is very simple. After starting the extension, you only need to move the mouse on the page and click to accurately select the element you want to record, or you can select any area by dragging the mouse. At the same time, the corresponding operations in the recording process have shortcut keys that can be used, and the shortcut keys support customization.

After the recording is over, the page that generates the gif animation will automatically open, and you will see the generated gif image on this page. The best part is that you can also adjust the relevant parameters to regenerate. The adjustable parameters are: FPS, quality, width, and height. The default parameter values ​​can be configured on the option page.

In addition to recording as a gif animation, we also provide a function of capturing as a png image for your convenience.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "short_name": "Gif Recorder", "description" : "__MSG_appDesc__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "0.3.2", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "scripting", "activeTab", "storage", "tabCapture" ], "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+C", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+A", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+C" } } }, "icons": { "16": "images/Capture-Gif-16x16.png", "48": "images/Capture-Gif-48x48.png", "128": "images/Capture-Gif-128x128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "action": { "default_icon": "images/Capture-Gif.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Capture to a Gif extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Capture to a Gif extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Capture to a Gif 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 Capture to a Gif Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Capture to a Gif 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 Capture to a Gif extension file

Select and download the Capture to a Gif 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 Capture to a Gif 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 Capture to a Gif 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 Capture to a Gif 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 Capture to a Gif extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shreyash Patel (ID: 0000009c27c15c1e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2023 This GIF Maker is Awesome rather then other GIF maker from Video. I Recommended this who need a gif From video easily with user-friendly Interface. and also Capability is after edit Gif and Save for Local Facility. So Loved it. Thank You for Save my Time.

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Kuwi Org (ID: 000000a6b4902450) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2023 Perfect. Thankd :D

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Volkan Yılmaz (ID: 0000002e0a957a60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/21/2023 güzel eklenti. çalışıyor.

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Yiming Song (ID: 0000006ebdfd6732) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2023 Great extension. Very helpful for capturing a gif.

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Just Liu (ID: 00000071757970fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/22/2023 so cool ! i don't open ps do it.