Allows users to view files like .docx, .pptx, .eps and more in-browser through Google Drive!

Latest Version

Version
0.1.1
Update
July 18, 2019
Size
8.22KiB
Developer
www.alexandernorup.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebNavigation
Tabs
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In-Browser File Viewer Extension

Note: This extension requires permission \"webNavigation\" because it has to redirect users when they open a file with a known extension. This shows up as \"Browser History\" when Chrome installs this extension. This extension will never save any information from your browser or your history.

This is a very simple extension that allows for viewing files inside the web browser, that you normally wouldn't be able to view.

Sometimes you come upon a website hosting to a Microsoft Word file (.docx) that you want to read. But it takes time for the file to download, and for Word to open and browse the file. Using this extension you can view the file right inside Google Chrome WITHOUT downloading the file to your computer. The extension uses Google Docs to view the files. Easy and secure.

You can still download files if you want to. (see screenshot)

The current version of this extension can view the following file-types:
.docx, .doc, .pptx, .ppt, .xlsx, .xlsx, .ai, .eps
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "In-Browser File Viewer","short_name": "IBFW","version": "0.1.1","manifest_version": 2,"author": "Alexander N","description": "Allows users to view files like .docx, .pptx, .eps and more in-browser through Google Drive!","permissions": [ "webNavigation", "tabs"],"background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] },"icons": {"16": "logo16.png","48": "logo48.png","128": "logo128.png"}}
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How to download and manually install In-Browser File Viewer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download In-Browser File Viewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a In-Browser File Viewer 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 In-Browser File Viewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install In-Browser File Viewer 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 In-Browser File Viewer extension file

Select and download the In-Browser File Viewer 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 In-Browser File Viewer 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 In-Browser File Viewer 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 In-Browser File Viewer 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 In-Browser File Viewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rezwan Haque (ID: 000000b0cba9f48f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/06/2021 Not bad actually, but need some updates. Some doc just loads and loads but do not open with Google docs. Need to declare privacy practice as well. But good since this extension not seeking all access. Options can be added to click and open as a new tab instead of current tab. Few more file formats can be added.

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Souyama (ID: 0000006dd8a24366) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/15/2021 Useful thing. Only thing missing's rtf support