Automatically converts values from other units, currencies and time zones
AutoConvert - you select, it converts Extension
Selecting metric units (e.g. 16 km) converts them to the imperial units (e.g. 10 mi), and vice versa (10 inch to 25 cm).
Time zones are converted to the detected local time zone.
Supported currencies are converted to your home currencies.
Conversions are automattic, and appear in a corner of the page as soon as you select any text containing convertible units.
Alternatively, convert any values by using the text box in the extension popup (press the extension button in the toolbar).
A list of supported units, currencies and time zones is available here: https://updatenotes.blog/autoconvert-list-of-supported-units-time-zones-and-currencies/
** Currency conversion is a premium feature, and requires a purchase after the trial period. Please check if your currency is supported before purchasing.
* Converts up to 6 values in a selection. Unlimited conversions in popup.
Privacy policy is available here: https://c306.net/apps/privacy/autoconvert-select/
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UPDATE 11 Aug 2024:
- Supporter subscriptions completely removed
- Supports Chrome manifest version 3
UPDATE 14 Feb 2023:
- All supporter features are now free for everyone
Update 30 Jul 2021:
1. Integrated new supporter subscriptions with Stripe. Existing supporters were not charged for last ~6 months, but will now need to re-subscribe.
Update 30 Oct 2020:
1. Clocks have gone back, so the extension now supports a dark toolbar icon. Select light, dark or system theme icon on options screen.
2. Choose 12 or 24 hour format for time conversion on options screen.
3. Bug fixes
Update 28 Aug 2020:
1. Add support for reward codes
2. Bug fixes
Update 20 Aug 2020:
1. Show alternate conversions for ambiguous units, e.g. convert 'gallons' to both 'US gallon' and 'Imperial gallon (UK)'
2. Add conversion for 'quarts'
3. Big code architecture update to allow easier addition for new units.
4. Bug fixes
Update 25 Jul 2020:
1. Support for alternate currency names, e.g 'roubles' and 'rubles', 'yuan' and 'renminbi'
2. Add conversion for 'hectares'
3. Bug fix for date translation in some time zone conversions
Update 23 Jul 2020:
1. Initial support for parsing currency names, e.g. '20 dollars' or '50mn rubles'
Update 08 Apr 2020:
1. New: 'Follow system theme' for dark or light mode in extension window and in on-page selections
2. Conversions to yards also show value in feet.
3. Background code updates to prepare for Manifest V3
Update 26 Mar 2020:
1. If currency has million/billion/trillion specified, scale converted value to show appropriate digits
2. Show as many decimals as needed to show a non zero converted currency value (ignore 2 decimal places rule)
3. Background code update to prepare for Manifest V3
Update 19 Mar 2020:
1. Initial support for period (.) an Space as thousands separators, comma (,) as decimal separator (European number formats)
2. Drag and drop reordering of favourite time zones on settings screen (Supporters only)
3. Initial support for ranges of time zones, e.g. '5 PM to 8 PM London'
Update 07 Mar 2020:
1. Convert *C and *F as temperature.
2. Convert '' (two single quotes) as inches. Earlier this was converted as feet, only \" (double quote) was converted as inches.
3. Improvement to dimensions conversion: e.g. 20x30x60cm .
4. Show current time in all provided time zones when no text is present in popup.
Update 20 Jan 2020:
1. Conversion to inches also shows feet & inches conversion when relevant (e.g. 16 in also appears as 1 ft 4 in)
2. Locale-specific number formatting for conversions (lakh/crores for India, '.' as 1000-separators for some European countries)
3. New app icon
4. Bug fixes
5. Notification about AutoConvert for Android
Update 11 Jul 2019: Supporter update: multiple time zones
1. Give your own, easily identifiable names to custom time zones (e.g. 'Matt in SF')
- Edit or add on settings page
2. Set up time zone conversions to show just custom name, or both name and time zone
Update 5/8 Jul 2019: Supporter update: dark theme, unlimited conversions, and multiple time zones
1. Convert to multiple time zones. Configure in options.
- Extension window always shows current time in other chosen time zones.
2. Unlimited conversions on selecting text (restricted to 6 in one go previously)
3. Dark theme in extension window. Configure in options.
Update 8 May 2019:
1. Guest trial period for premium features (incl. Currency conversion) increased to 10 days
2. After-signup trial period removed
3. Bug fixes
4. Currency rate fetch updates
Update 1 Feb 2019:
1. Longer currency names are shown below the value being converted
2. Clicking on currency rate link opens Google with live currency conversion
3. Text in conversion box is pinned by default
4. Bug Fix: Currency conversion span took full height on some websites
Update 1 Nov 2018:
1. Currency conversion is now a premium feature, free trial has ended.
2. Currency rates fetched every 3 hours for subscribers, and ever 12 hours during guest trial
3. Show hours since last fetched in tooltip on exchange rates
Update 18 Oct 2018:
1. Currency conversion for common symbols - $, £, ¥, Rs, kr - converts based on top-level-domain of the website.
Update 17 Oct 2018:
1. Free trial of Currency conversion enabled for everyone.
2. Added option to convert to a third currency or time zone in popup (premium / free trial only)
3. Conversions appear in the same order as in text
Update 2 Oct 2018:
1. Enabled currency conversion trial for more users.
2. Added 'tbs' as alternate unit for 'tablespoon'.
Update 18 Sep 2018:
1. Show values in both Pounds/lb and Stones/st (if more than 1st) when converting mass to Imperial units.
2. Limited test of currency conversion - available to a few randomly selected users.
Update 13 Sep 2018:
1. Keyboard shortcut to open extension window (Ctrl/Cmd + Period).
2. Pin text in conversion box to prevent it from clearing when the window closes.
Update 11 Sep 2018:
1. Convert any text (typed or copied from other apps) using the extension window.
2. Conversion in extension window allows unlimited conversions at a time.
Update 7 Sep 2018:
1. Convert time zones in provided date, not just current date.
More update notes here: https://updatenotes.c306.net/category/autoconvert-select/
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install AutoConvert - you select, it converts extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension file
Select and download the AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts 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 AutoConvert - you select, it converts extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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