Enhances the browser's default image viewer

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
March 3, 2020
Size
106KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.21429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Enhanced Image Viewer Extension

Enhanced Image Viewer
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Enhances the browser's default image viewer with:

- more scaling modes (configurable in the preferences - click toolbar button)
to cycle through when left-clicking
- easy rotation (in 90° steps) using `l` and `r` for left and right rotation
respectively
- scaling mode and rotation can be remembered so they are applied when opening
other images
- configurable background color
- image information and information about scaling mode and rotation are
briefly shown when opening an image and can be toggled by pressing `i`

Default browser zoom (ctrl-scroll/ctrl-plus/ctrl-minus) can still be used, but
probably only works as expected in natural size scaling mode. If the chosen
scaling mode is fitting the image to width or height, zooming does not change
the image size.

Feedback
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You can report bugs or make feature requests on
https://github.com/sblask/webextension-enhanced-image-viewer

Patches are welcome.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "author": "Sebastian Blask", "background": { "scripts": [ "browser-polyfill.js", "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "browser_style": false, "default_popup": "options/options.html", "default_title": "__MSG_browserActionLabelDefault__" }, "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/sblask/webextension-enhanced-image-viewer", "icons": { "128": "icon-128x128.png", "16": "icon-16x16.png", "32": "icon-32x32.png", "48": "icon-48x48.png", "64": "icon-64x64.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html" }, "permissions": [ "", "storage", "webNavigation", "webRequest" ], "default_locale": "en", "version": "1.1.1"}
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How to download and manually install Enhanced Image Viewer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Enhanced Image Viewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Enhanced Image Viewer 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 Enhanced Image Viewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Enhanced Image Viewer 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 Enhanced Image Viewer extension file

Select and download the Enhanced Image Viewer 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 Enhanced Image Viewer 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 Enhanced Image Viewer 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 Enhanced Image Viewer 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 Enhanced Image Viewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Songib akuratz (ID: 000000ea9ca7a902) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/12/2022 The option (tick box thingy) make it unusable while zooming the image.

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Sergio Martins (ID: 000000f90bb4842c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/17/2021 Missing a mouse scroll to zoom in/out, and an option to save/convert image as .jpg, .png or webp

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Sarthak Chaudhary (ID: 00000086e793f455) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/26/2021 Really nice extension. If possible work on the flicker from white to black initially. It's more than just the flicker from opening a new page. Seems like first a white background is rendered and then the color is changed to black(what I chose) instead of black directly

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Jhon First (ID: 000000286d0f4c11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/26/2020 This is exactly what I was looking for. Image information, ability to rotate the image and many scaling modes. For me only one thing is missing center images (can be bind on "c" key). I hope you will support your extension. Thanks.

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John Silver (ID: 000000fddb918260) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/11/2019 Very simple and useful extension! Just what I needed. Big thank to Sebastian!