Change satellite images in mapping websites.

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Version
4.2.0
Update
December 1, 2024
Size
281KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.5614 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Storage
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Map Overlays Extension

Provides an easy way to change the satellite images displayed in Google My Map and Waze Map Editor. There's several international maps available and some country specific (Romania, Poland, Check Republic).

Supported sites:
• waze.com/editor
• google.com/mymaps

After installing the extension, you'll need to pin it to your Chrome toolbar. This will make its icon appear at the top of your browser window. Once pinned, you can use the icon to interact with the layer selection menu and other extension features.

There is a shortcut, default Alt+L, to switch between the default layer and selected layer. You can change the keybinding in the chrome settings chrome://extensions/shortcuts

Do not use layers for editing the maps unless you comply with the terms of use specific to each layer provider.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Map Overlays","short_name": "Map Overlays","version": "4.2.0","manifest_version": 3,"description": "Change satellite images in mapping websites.","icons": {"16": "images/logo_16.png","128": "images/logo_128.png"},"action": {"default_title": "Overlays","default_icon": {"19": "images/logo_19.png","38": "images/logo_38.png"},"default_popup": "popup.html"},"options_page": "options.html","background": {"service_worker": "worker_main.js"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["*://*.google.com/maps/d*", "*://*.waze.com/*editor*"],"js": ["libs/jquery-3.6.1.min.js", "libs/proj4.js", "libs/ol.js", "scripts/conversions.js", "scripts/global.js", "scripts/overlay.js"]}],"web_accessible_resources": [{"matches": [""],"resources": ["scripts/page.js"]}],"permissions": ["tabs","storage","declarativeNetRequest"],"host_permissions": ["*://*.google.com/maps/d*","*://*.waze.com/*editor*","https://*.tiles.virtualearth.net/tiles*","https://services.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services*","https://*.tile.openstreetmap.org/*","*://*.communitymaptiles.nokia.com/tilehub*","https://*.aerial.maps.ls.hereapi.com/maptile*","https://*.apple-mapkit.com/*","https://cache.map2web.eu/toursprung/wmts/toursprung/webmercator*","https://geoportal.ancpi.ro/*","https://mapy.geoportal.gov.pl/*","https://mapserver.mapy.cz/*","*://maptiles4.finncdn.no/tileService*"],"declarative_net_request": {"rule_resources": [{"id": "ruleset_1","enabled": true,"path": "rules_request_headers.json"}]},"commands": {"toggle-last-layer": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Alt+L"},"description": "Toggle last layer"},"opacity-0": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Alt+Comma"},"description": "Set opacity to 0"},"opacity-100": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Alt+Period"},"description": "Set opacity to 1"},"opacity-50": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Alt+M"},"description": "Set opacity to 0.5"}}}
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How to download and manually install Map Overlays extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Map Overlays extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Map Overlays 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 Map Overlays extension file

Select and download the Map Overlays 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 Map Overlays 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 Map Overlays 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 Map Overlays 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 Map Overlays extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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aseele h (ID: 000000dab4f6cada) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/04/2021 If you add option makes me select only the maps that I need to view them in the top of the list, because I usually use only 3 maps,

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mikesyr (ID: 00000061d8e657ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/22/2021 Glad I found this, and now that I have, I use it all the time.

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Edwin Nieves (ID: 00000055fca1e562) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2020 ¡Excelente! Sugiero mas capas para OpenStreet Map y otros no están al día

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Aoi Rabbit (ID: 0000000aba883a29) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/21/2019 Thank you for creating a great extension very convenient I want you to add one Could you add Japan's own map to Overlay? The address is → https://mapps.gsi.go.jp/maplibSearch.do#1 Please consider

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Ryan Tengowski (ID: 000000d5062c52a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2019 It's an awesome extension and very useful tool used for reference!