Click to save page as PDF

Latest Version

Version
2.2.0
Update
August 7, 2024
Size
122KiB
Developer
pdfmage.org
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.04331 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
Downloads
Storage
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
Scripting
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PDF Mage Extension

PDF Mage lets you save the page you are currently viewing as a high quality PDF file.

Features:
- Saves a page with a single click of a button
- Works with any page you are currently viewing, even if it requires a login
- No watermarks applied
- Automatically downloads the saved PDF file
- Capable of saving parts of a web page as PDF

Note: this extension requires an Internet connection to operate. It uses an external API to convert a web page into a PDF file and lets you download the file once the conversion is completed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "PDF Mage", "version": "2.2.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Click to save page as PDF", "options_page": "options.html", "action": { "default_icon": "images/icon_16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "48": "images/icon_48.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms", "downloads", "storage", "contextMenus", "activeTab", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ]}
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How to download and manually install PDF Mage extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download PDF Mage extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install PDF Mage 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 PDF Mage extension file

Select and download the PDF Mage 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 PDF Mage 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 PDF Mage 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 PDF Mage 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 PDF Mage extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Clinica Veterinaria Petcare Bologna (ID: 000000205f3a6414) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/02/2023 Attenzione, dopo l'installazione e anche dopo la rimozione, altera il comportamento della barra dei download in basso su Chrome! Warning: after installing and even after removing, it changes the behavior of the download bar at the bottom of the screen on Chrome!

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Pasindu Jeewantha (ID: 000000953e15ad2d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/15/2023 it worked recommend you .that is the only one of working extension for download pdf

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benjamin957957 (ID: 000000d91cbfc66b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/18/2023 Exceptional webpage to PDF conversion

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Jawad Shafique (ID: 000000f218df1020) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/15/2023 password protected PDFs. cant print them

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Paolo Saggese (ID: 00000087193a3597) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/01/2023 Non funziona: da un errore non meglio specificato quando prova a salvare il pdf. Does not work at all, gives unspecified error when trying to save PDF. Browser used: Chromium on Debian GNU/Linux 11 (64-bit)