Control You Tube video quality with keyboard shortcuts.

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August 8, 2024
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YouTube Quality ShortCut Extension

Introducing a straightforward and powerful Chrome extension that transforms the way you watch videos on YouTube. Our tool is all about giving you control over video quality with just a couple of shortcuts. Whether you're dealing with a slow connection or just want the best quality, our extension makes it effortless.

Simple and Effective Shortcuts:

On Windows/Linux:

Control + Shift + 1: Decrease video quality.
Control + Shift + 2: Increase video quality.

On Mac:

Command + Shift + 1: Decrease video quality.
Command + Shift + 2: Increase video quality.
Seamless Integration:

Our extension feels like a natural part of your YouTube experience. It’s unobtrusive, easy to use, and doesn't interfere with your browsing.

Privacy and Efficiency:

We know how important your online privacy is. Our extension respects that – no tracking, no data collection, just the functionality you need.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Quality ShortCut", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.3.1", "description": "Control You Tube video quality with keyboard shortcuts.", "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://www.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "host_permissions": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "24": "images/icon_24.png", "32": "images/icon_32.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon_active_16.png", "24": "images/icon_active_24.png", "32": "images/icon_active_32.png" }, "commands": { "decrease_quality": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+1", "mac": "Command+Shift+1" }, "description": "Decrease YouTube video quality" }, "increase_quality": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+2", "mac": "Command+Shift+2" }, "description": "Increase YouTube video quality" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "resources": [ "control.js" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Quality ShortCut extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Quality ShortCut extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Quality ShortCut 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 YouTube Quality ShortCut Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install YouTube Quality ShortCut 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 YouTube Quality ShortCut extension file

Select and download the YouTube Quality ShortCut 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 YouTube Quality ShortCut 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 YouTube Quality ShortCut 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 YouTube Quality ShortCut 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 YouTube Quality ShortCut extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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