Scan documents on web pages and directly save them as attachments or images in web apps like Gmail, Outlook and Salesforce.

Latest Version

Version
2.1.1111
Update
November 13, 2024
Size
1.31MiB
Developer
dynamsoft.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Scripting
Storage
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Document Scanner Extension

The extension enables scanning documents on web pages and directly save them as attachments or images in web apps like Gmail, Outlook and Salesforce.

A scanner modal will appear after pressing the scanner icon added by the extension in the toolbar of supported web apps.

1. Is the Document Scanner available for free?

It is free for personal use. If you want to use it for commercial purposes, please contact us at [email protected].

2. On which platforms and browsers does the Document Scanner Extension operate?

Supported Platforms: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Supported Browsers: Chrome and Edge.
Supported Web Apps: Gmail, Outlook and Salesforce.

3. Which file formats are supported by the extension for saving as attachments?

The extension supports saving attachments in multiple-page PDF and JPG formats.

Dynamic Web TWAIN is used to provide the ability to scan documents via scanners. You can learn about how to use Dynamic Web TWAIN to add document scanning to your web application by reading the docs: https://www.dynamsoft.com/web-twain/docs/introduction/index.html
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Source Manifest.json

{ "version": "2.1.1111", "action": { "default_icon": "[email protected]", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "author": "Dynamsoft Web TWAIN Team", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.google.com/*", "https://*.gmail.com/*", "https://*.outlook.live.com/*", "https://*.lightning.force.com/*", "https://*.force.com/*", "https://*.salesforce.com/*", "https://*.outlook.office.com/*", "https://*.outlook.office365.com/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "Resources/dynamsoft.webtwain.config.js", "Resources/dynamsoft.webtwain.initiate.js", "Resources/src/dynamsoft.lts.js", "Resources/src/dynamsoft.webtwain.viewer.js", "Resources/dynamsoft.webtwain.install.js", "Resources/jquery.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "https://*.google.com/*", "https://*.gmail.com/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "Resources/dynamsoft.chromeExtension.gmail.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "https://*.outlook.live.com/*", "https://*.outlook.office.com/*", "https://*.outlook.office365.com/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "Resources/dynamsoft.chromeExtension.outlook.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "https://*.force.com/*", "https://*.salesforce.com/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "Resources/dynamsoft.chromeExtension.salesforce.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "https://*.google.com/*", "https://*.gmail.com/*", "https://*.outlook.live.com/*", "https://*.lightning.force.com/*", "https://*.force.com/*", "https://*.salesforce.com/*", "https://*.outlook.office.com/*", "https://*.outlook.office365.com/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "dwtContent.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "*://*.google.com/*", "*://*.force.com/*", "*://outlook.live.com/*", "*://*.mail.google.com/*", "*://inbox.google.com/*", "*://*.inbox.google.com/*", "*://*.force.com/*", "*://force.com/*", "*://lightning.force.com/*", "*://*.lightning.force.com/*", "*://salesforce.com/*", "*://*.salesforce.com/*", "*://*.outlook.live.com/*", "*://outlook.office.com/*", "*://*.outlook.office.com/*", "*://outlook.office365.com/*", "*://*.outlook.office365.com/*" ], "unused": [ "*://drive.google.com/*", "*://*.drive.google.com/*", "*://onedrive.live.com/*", "*://*.onedrive.live.com/*", "*://onedrive.office.com/*", "*://*.onedrive.office.com/*", "*://onedrive.office365.com/*", "*://*.onedrive.office365.com/*", "*://dynamsoft.com/*", "*://*.dynamsoft.com/*" ] }, "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Document Scanner", "short_name": "Document Scanner", "description": "Scan documents on web pages and directly save them as attachments or images in web apps like Gmail, Outlook and Salesforce.", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.google.com/", "https://*.gmail.com/", "https://*.mail.google.com/", "https://*.inbox.google.com/", "https://*.lightning.force.com/*", "https://*.force.com/", "https://*.salesforce.com/", "https://*.outlook.live.com/", "https://*.outlook.office.com/", "https://*.outlook.office365.com/" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "resources": [ "Resources/*", "*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Document Scanner extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Document Scanner extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Document Scanner 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 Document Scanner extension file

Select and download the Document Scanner 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 Document Scanner 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 Document Scanner 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 Document Scanner 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 Document Scanner extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Donna Wang (ID: 0000009571b893ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2023 Super quick to install, and easy to use.