Quickly search and insert beautiful free photos from Unsplash on any web page.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
March 6, 2020
Size
1.6MiB
Developer
unsplash.com
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
4.64706 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Unsplash For Chrome Extension

This official Unsplash for Chrome extension enables you to quickly search and insert beautiful photos from any webpage. Free to download and use however you want.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Unsplash For Chrome", "version": "1.1", "description": "Quickly search and insert beautiful free photos from Unsplash on any web page.", "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "Unsplash Chrome Extension", "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "app/index.html" }, "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'", "icons": { "128": "icon.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Unsplash For Chrome extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Unsplash For Chrome extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Unsplash For Chrome 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 Unsplash For Chrome Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Unsplash For Chrome 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 Unsplash For Chrome extension file

Select and download the Unsplash For Chrome 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 Unsplash For Chrome 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 Unsplash For Chrome 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 Unsplash For Chrome 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 Unsplash For Chrome extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Peeko Dan (ID: 000000ac13ee894f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2022 This is great. Would be useful to have a year next to the Photographer's name for citation purposes. e.g. 2018 Charles Deluvio for the beautiful pug on this page

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Aqsa O (ID: 0000009f7a7c7467) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/05/2021 this is rlly helpful ,i used to go to to another tab to get the images and then come back to the tab im working..it took alot of time. now with unsplash i can just quickly get the pictures..this extension is useful!!

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shivam jadhav (ID: 0000007183cdccba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/26/2021 best with free and high quality images

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Cherlize Ko (ID: 000000c483334d5c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2021 This is amazing!

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probably dylan (ID: 00000076a1cc5f7f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/28/2021 Well now I can find copyright free images. BUT I HAVE NO BTS IMAGES!