Replaces animated gifs throughout the internet with gfycat optimized HTML5 videos.

Latest Version

Version
1.4.8
Update
April 15, 2015
Size
37.47KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
3.99057 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Imgur to Gfycat Extension

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Chrome extension that replaces gifs hosted by imgur to HTML5-optimized video converted and hosted by gfycat. Gfycat is a gif optimization service that compresses gifs into HTML5 videos, where they can enjoy lower file size, GPU acceleration (great on mobile!) and pause/play/seek.

This extension will modify anchor links to gfycat.com/fetch links, which transcode & show the gif after transcoding. `img` tags with a gif hosted on imgur will trigger a `transcodeRelease` action, which will cause the gif to be transcoded on gfycat's servers if it hasn't already.

To improve the user experience, gifs are only replaced with gfycat videos if they are already transcoded on gfycat's servers. Otherwise, the original gif is shown. As soon as one user - anywhere - views that gif on gfycat, all users will see the transcoded version when using this extension.

CHANGELOG
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v1.4.7
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* Fix a MutationObserver spec change leading to an error on new browsers.

v1.4.6
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* Prevent extremely small erroneous autoresizing caused an interaction with RES.

v1.4.5
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* Fixed a bug where a GIF displayed smaller than its original size via CSS would cause the converted
gfy to have a size ceiling.

v1.4.4
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* Gfys will now be the correct size when replacing a GIF that has been manipulated via CSS to be
smaller than its original size.

v1.4.3
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* Gfycat videos can now be reverted back to GIFs via the right-click menu.

v1.4.2
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* Fixed broken google pagespeed lazy loading.

v1.4.1
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* Doubleclicking gfycat controls will no longer cause the zoom level to change.
* Fixed a control display issue in comment threads caused by an RES change.

v1.4.0
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* Fixed a bug where the original gif would annoyingly show up before the gfy loaded.
* Made gfycat controls much more usable and eliminated padding animation on hover.
* Fixed a bug where you would resize the gfy on right/middle click.
* Improved album performance and started caching gfy urls.

v1.3.3
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* Further fixes to RES galleries. They should work well front to back, now.
* Tweaks to make gfy drag resizing a lot less annoying.

v1.3.2
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* Fixed a bug where gifs would stop animating if they were not loadable from Gfycat.
* Now displaying an error when a manual conversion fails (error from Gfycat API).

v1.3.1
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* Added support for minus.com, photobucket.com, and lots more. See the complete list at https://github.com/STRML/Imgur-to-Gfycat/blob/e39509b64358514c554e1c49f22c9ce75c02d782/Source/imgur-to-gfycat.js#L12
* Fixed RES album support.

v1.3.0
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* Added context menu support for converting files that may have been missed, such as non-imgur gifs or gifs with incorrect extensions (such as the many gifs with the .jpg extension on /r/gifs)

v1.2.0
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* Gfycat gifs/videos can now be dragged to resize, much like images in RES.
Doubleclick to restore the original size.

v1.1.3
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* Fix clicks on gfycat controls opening a new tab when the gfy is surrounded by an anchor (RES, etc).
* Prevented execution of gfyembed.js unless a gif needs conversion. Should fix some previous weird issues with
other sites, e.g. YouTube.

v1.1.2
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* Fix gfycat.com/fetch urls breaking when this extension is active.

v1.1.1
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* Convert all eligibble anchor links to point to gfycat if a gfycat url has successfully been resolved.
* Fix gfycat controls overflowing in RES.

v1.1.0
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* Fix some issues with incorrect navigation when using RES.
* Prevent loading of original gifs to save bandwidth if they are going to be replaced anyway.

v1.0.0
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* Initial release.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Imgur to Gfycat", "short_name": "Imgur to Gfy", "version": "1.4.8", "description": "Replaces animated gifs throughout the internet with gfycat optimized HTML5 videos.", "icons": { "16": "icon-bitty.png", "48": "icon-small.png", "128": "icon-large.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "gfyembed.js" ], "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "shared.js", "bg.js" ], "persistent": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*" ], "js": [ "superagent.js", "shared.js", "imgur-to-gfycat.js", "drag-to-resize.js" ], "css": [ "gfytweaks.css" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Imgur to Gfycat extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Imgur to Gfycat extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Imgur to Gfycat 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 Imgur to Gfycat extension file

Select and download the Imgur to Gfycat 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 Imgur to Gfycat 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 Imgur to Gfycat 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 Imgur to Gfycat 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 Imgur to Gfycat extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Мой лучший друг (ID: 000000fbe7804fb7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/14/2021 Удалите не работает!

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johnny richard (ID: 000000614cef28a1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/02/2019 it don't work

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Curtis Ruecker (ID: 000000d75a8f56c7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/25/2018 Adblock in the extension screenshot, 😕cmon bruh

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Luke (Luke) (ID: 00000049b08e23a1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/06/2017 Doesn't even work

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Bob Aman (ID: 000000ff06d13b54) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/18/2016 Kinda sorta works, but has a super-inefficient RegExp that ends up being 97% of the runtime workload of almost every page load. Basically makes the whole internet slower while making GIFs faster. Not really a good trade-off.