Zoom on pixel-art without the blurriness

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Version
1.0
Update
November 19, 2015
Size
14.8KiB
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Users
549
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Pixel-art zoom Extension

Sometimes the low resolution makes it impossible to see an image...
And if you try CTRL,+/- it will just get blurry.
This tool allows you to zoom on an image, on its own page or on any page.

~ Use the context menu to toggle it for an image
~ You can then resize it by click-dragging
~ It will snap to dimensions that are multiples of the original size, to prevent pixel distortion (this feature can be disabled)

Feedback is welcome as this is my first extension !
Hope it will be useful !
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "Pixel-art zoom","short_name": "PAZ","description": "Zoom on pixel-art without the blurriness","icons": { "128": "icon_128.png","48": "icon_48.png","32": "icon_32.png","28": "icon_28.png","24": "icon_24.png","23": "icon_23.png","22": "icon_22.png","21": "icon_21.png","20": "icon_20.png","19": "icon_19.png","18": "icon_18.png","17": "icon_17.png","16": "icon_16.png" },"version": "1.0","permissions": ["contextMenus","storage"],"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"]},"content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"js": ["content.js"]}],"page_action": {"default_title": "Pixel-art zoom","default_popup": "popup.html"},"options_ui": {"page": "options.html","chrome_style": true}}
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How to download and manually install Pixel-art zoom extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Pixel-art zoom extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pixel-art zoom 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 Pixel-art zoom Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Pixel-art zoom 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 Pixel-art zoom extension file

Select and download the Pixel-art zoom 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 Pixel-art zoom 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 Pixel-art zoom 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 Pixel-art zoom 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 Pixel-art zoom extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Daneil Rodriguez (ID: 000000cf4423c1a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2022 This is really good. I would recamend

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Alan Lara (ID: 0000004f20b8f1c0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/18/2018 Works like a charm! A must for pixel art lovers on Chrome. Thank you, man! I've been looking for something like this for ages

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Jack Ng (ID: 00000084c3773f4f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2018 Who would have known that this is the only plugin I could find that allows me to enlarge a photo on facebook as I need with ease... -works(how ironic) -easy to use -handy anti-disortion An extension that actually fits my needs, that's 5 stars right there. Hope it gets more exposure.

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John Vujnovich (ID: 000000b77a6f8dda) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2016 perfect for pixel artists and crafters who need non filtered blurred images of sprite art. I suggested to the dev that on larger scale zooms if he could implement a grid to make beading and sitching even more easy on the eyes. hope he can incorporate this plugin into the chrome browser for android devices. however, since it hadnt had an update in over a year, i wonder if the development is at a halt.

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Casper Kole (ID: 000000ffdfeb42b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2016 #nuttig