An extension to control and configure hardware settings of webcams from Chrome on Windows

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Version
1.0.1
Update
August 29, 2024
Size
145KiB
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Users
249
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
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OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization Extension

A Chrome extension that allows users to control the hardware settings (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.) of their webcams directly from Chrome on Windows. This extension bridges the gap between browser-based applications and native webcam controls, offering a seamless experience for users who require precise control over their video inputs.

Features
- Adjust Camera Settings: Easily adjust common camera settings extended by your connected webcams including Brightness, Color Temperature, Contrast, Exposure, Focus, Frame Rate, Saturation, Sharpness, and more.
- Built-In Configurations: Set common configuration settings including black and white, sepia, and camera defaults.
- Custom Configurations: Save up to four custom camera specific configurations into templates for future access.
- Cross-Application Compatibility: Works across multiple Windows applications, allowing for consistent webcam settings.
- User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive UI for quick adjustments.
- Real-Time Updates: See the effects of your changes in real-time.

Usage
- After installing the extension, click on the OPTIC Iris icon in your Chrome toolbar.
- Click the settings button to enable camera permissions, toggle camera auto-connect, and set appearance preferences
- Open the Extension to connect your webcam
- Use the lower dropdown, slider, and toggles to change camera settings
- Navigate through templates using the top dropdown and use the Save button to save custom configuration settings after changing webcam settings
- Change template names in the Settings window to customize user experience

Compatibility
Operating System: Windows 10 and above
Browsers: Google Chrome (latest version)

Issues
If you encounter any problems, please open an issue on GitHub
https://github.com/ethanedson/Optic/issues
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization 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 OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization 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 OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization extension file

Select and download the OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization 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 OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization 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 OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization 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 OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization 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 OPTIC - Webcam Control and Optimization extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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