View & extract any zip file via an easy-to-use UI right in your browser!

Latest Version

Version
0.1.6
Update
November 13, 2023
Size
107KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.77778 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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ZIP Reader Extension

ZIP Reader is an extension that helps you easily unzip a compressed file.

Simply drag & drop a zipped file to a designated area in the app UI (top section). All the zip content will be listed in the UI. You can download each individual file by clicking on it or download all files to a single folder.

Note 1: this add-on is only designed for \"reading\" a ZIP file. For the inverse operation (zip a folder), you need to use a different application. There is also a reload button at the top left corner in the app UI. Clicking on this button will reload the app. If you want to extract multiple zip files, please do this one by one. It is also recommended to reload the UI after each unzips operation.

Note 2: this add-on is using an open-source JavaScript library for the unzip operation. You can get more info about this library here: https://github.com/gildas-lormeau/zip.js

If you see any bug or have a feature request in mind, please fill the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/zip-reader.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.6", "name": "ZIP Reader", "manifest_version": 3, "offline_enabled": true, "optional_permissions": ["downloads"], "permissions": ["storage", "contextMenus"], "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/zip-reader.html", "description": "View & extract any zip file via an easy-to-use UI right in your browser!", "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "ZIP Reader", "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install ZIP Reader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download ZIP Reader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install ZIP Reader 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 ZIP Reader extension file

Select and download the ZIP Reader 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 ZIP Reader 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 ZIP Reader 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 ZIP Reader 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 ZIP Reader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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James Hodges (ID: 000000835176fa5d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/24/2019 useless junk to slow chrome down even more!

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Mariko Passion (ID: 000000593aea3069) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/28/2019 This is the 2nd extension I downloaded after Zipfile tab failed to open my folder

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Sim Octane (ID: 0000006278c70c7b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/20/2019 Super simple et rapide!

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PlainDave (ID: 00000044a9afb537) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/26/2018 It unzips .zip files fine, but you can't save all of the extracted files in a folder. It always saves just the top file within the .zip file. Only one at a time. This is not good.