Accelerates video playback with a single click on the extension button. Works with HTML5 videos and audio elements.

Latest Version

Version
1.5.7.5
Update
July 26, 2023
Size
45.53KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
2.8 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
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Video Speed Up Extension

The extension's function is to accelerate video playback and slow it down below normal speed. It works with video and audio elements on websites that support it. To activate the extension, simply left-click on its icon. Right-clicking on the extension's icon reveals a menu with additional options that may be useful in certain situations.

Known issue:

- On some webpages, it is not possible to adjust the speed of the played elements. This is due to how the specific page is designed.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Video Speed Up", "description": "Accelerates video playback with a single click on the extension button. Works with HTML5 videos and audio elements.", "version": "1.5.7.5", "author": "[email protected]", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*/*" ], "js": [ "VSUScript.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*/", "https://*/", "file:///*/" ], "action": { "default_icon": "icon19.png" }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "64": "icon64.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Video Speed Up extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Video Speed Up extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Video Speed Up 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 Video Speed Up Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Video Speed Up 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 Video Speed Up extension file

Select and download the Video Speed Up 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 Video Speed Up 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 Video Speed Up 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 Video Speed Up 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 Video Speed Up extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Pongsatond Trechinapong (ID: 000000a33b087fdc) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/07/2022 It work but 16x is the fastest and there is a better extension that can do the same and more convenient.

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Viet Hoang (ID: 0000009a0d932113) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2020 that work when i click witeh

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a b (ID: 000000fecaca5d81) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/25/2019 Doesn't work

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Owen Cooper (ID: 0000000a352e13ef) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/09/2018 didn't work