Speed controls and subtitles for HTML5 media.

Latest Version

Version
1.70
Update
October 16, 2023
Size
26.45KiB
Developer
Category
Users
986
Rating
4.63636 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
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HTML5 media speed controller + subs Extension

Use to control speed on HTML5 video and audio streams.

Can add SRT files as WEBVTT tracks, style the subtitles and set the delay so that they are in sync (tip: use the console log to help you) (Press the underscore button on the UI to start/complete the process of adding subtitles).

This extension is safe to use in incognito mode as the only data it stores is the settings; I recommend enabling it for file URLs.

You can add a colour matrix and other video CSS, but there is one enabled by default that makes greens and pinks more realistic.

Changelog:
15/10/2023: Picture-in-Picture button added to bar; more efficient code used to search for streams.
05/01/2023: Faster code used when searching for streams.
01/12/2022: Colour matrix added as a blob URL rather than by inserting a tag into the web page.
25/11/2022: No longer shows the native HTML5 video controls when playbackRate is changed.
24/10/2022: Improved element handling (e.g. searching for tags); better hiding of HTML elements other than the video hide controller now causes the extension name to be printed before the hiding status.
16/10/2022: Video controls will show up more often when toggling hide controller.
05/10/2022: Fixed issue with timeout of mutationObserver that delayed or even prevented the activation of the speed controller.
13/08/2022: Removed spam of \"Current site is blacklisted from speed controller.\" in the console and now shows you which blacklist entry is relevant.
26/05/2022 - Converted all \"event.path\" into \"event .composedPath()\"
09/04/2022 - Can now attach to media hidden in shadow DOMs, can accept .vtt subs if a .vtt fle is selected, and smoother dragging.
15/06/2021 - Amended remaining time for some live streams (see 09/01/2020), to better reflect how much time ahead of the current time has buffered.
17/03/2021 - Made video CSS '!important'.
08/03/2021 - Updated to manifest v3.
24/02/2021 - Bugfix for last update.
24/02/2021 - Fixed issue where the bar would appear closer to the top-centre than the top-left on some videos.
02/02/2021 - Changed options page to a standalone one from from a popup.
28/01/2021 - Minor amendments to mouse and keyboard events.
27/01/2021 - MAJOR UPDATE! Improved encapsulation, i.e. methods/functions are now much better linked to their own bars (when there are multiple bars) (replaced many global variables), but keybindings will likely affect all bars at once. One can double click on the bar (not on a button thereon) to return it to its default position. Improved dragging of the bar. Fixed bugs relating to subtitles processing. Plus various other amendments.
25/01/2021 - Now when the bar auto-hides, if you place the cursor where it was, it will reappear if it was clickable (unless perma-hidden).
21/01/2021 - Alt+Shift+1-6 now gives speeds 11-16x, and Alt (+ Shift) + 0 gives 10x.
15/01/2021 - Fixed options page bugs, and styling (for compatibility with dark mode).
18/10/2020 - Amended focus/hover handling; now reads tags in SRT text written right to left; and SRT timecodes for 100 hours+ now supported.
15/10/2020 - Fixes disappearing bug when the subs box, link div and controller bar are focussed/hovered over.
07/10/2020 - Fixed incorrect switch button text when the video (currentSrc/)src changes, and also sets the playback rate to 1 when this happens (to avoid issues on some sites when they detect an attempt to speed through ads); amended link button code; made main bar padding and margins proportional.
04/10/2020 - Works on all URI schemes (including ftp etc.); adds a new 'link' button (\"🔗\") that shows the src of the current media (may be 'blob://*') (Double click on the src text field to select all.)
13/09/2020 - Fixed site blacklisting.
23/08/2020 - Amended default subtitle text-shadow CSS and changed default font-size to 148%
21/08/2020 - Replaced default subtitle text-shadow CSS with proportional values.
19/08/2020 - Replaced deprecated 'mousewheel' event listener.
18/06/2020 - Remaining time indicator now updates when just the duration changes.
17/06/2020 - Remaining time indicator now updates even when the video is paused.
16/05/2020 - Minor fix to cleanup code.
14/05/2020 - Better handling of subtitle tags, improved cleanup, and other minor fixes.
07/05/2020 - Keeps video controls showing when video is isolated.
05/05/2020 - The 'Toggle hide controller' key now attempts to display only the video with its controls enabled as well as toggling keys, this can help where the progress bar is normally inaccesible. The close button now only hides the bar, it can be brought back with the 'Toggle hide controller' key. Plus other minor fixes.
23/01/2020- Prints current 'translate( (left/right)%, (top/bottom)%) )' to the console after having moved the subtitles.
09/01/2020 - Amended remaining time indicator for some live streams (tells you how far behind the last buffered frames you are), and fixed the remaining time and switch button text.
17/04/2019 - Fixed a bug where keys set as shortcuts could not be typed in text boxes.
13/04/2019 - Now removes obsolete instances and fixes bug were arrow keys were disabled in the YouTube search bar.
01/04/2019 - Disables undesired default shortcuts.
25/03/2019 - Amended default colour matrix (makes black truly black).
20/03/2019 - Amended default colour matrix.
03/03/2019 - Fixed subtitle text area updating on file selection.
02/03/2019 - Fixed subtitle toggling.
02/02/2019 - Amendment to subtitle balancing.
01/02/2019 - Fixed subtitle balancing.
26/01/2019 - Only specified shortcuts will override native shortcuts.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "HTML5 media speed controller + subs","description": "Speed controls and subtitles for HTML5 media.","options_page": "options.html", "manifest_version": 3,"version": "1.70","content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "css": ["style.css"], "js": ["balancetext.min.js","speedcontrol.js"], "all_frames": true}],"permissions": ["fontSettings","storage"],"action": { "default_icon": "icon.png"},"icons": { "128": "icon.png" }}
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How to download and manually install HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install HTML5 media speed controller + subs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension file

Select and download the HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs 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 HTML5 media speed controller + subs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Golden Eagle (ID: 0000001b0851f81c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/30/2022 Absolutely Excellent! Please add simple documentation.

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Jabin Hogg (ID: 000000a22ba799d6) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/07/2022 Didn't Work.

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Alexandte RFST (ID: 00000027a89a3956) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/06/2022 The visuals are not great, but this is SO COOL! Huge work, working very good !!!

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M J (ID: 0000007b10d5c294) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/11/2021 Has Everything a video controller should!

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Tomas Vadminas (ID: 00000045d551259a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/13/2021 Amazing work! Agree with a previous review that keybinding and switching speeds with immediately reachable button (as opposed to pop-up slider) make work so much faster than other similar extensions.Thank you!