This extension allows to copy text with images to clipboard and paste it to external editors. Images are converted to Base64 format.

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Version
1.0.3
Update
March 17, 2022
Size
114KiB
Developer
Category
Users
19
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ClipboardWrite
ContextMenus
Notifications
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Gmail Advanced Copy Extension

This extension can be useful when you need to copy text with images from Gmail letter to external editor (for example CRM, help center, etc.). Since access to images inside the email is restricted only to user that is logged to Gmail, simple copy-paste doesn't work. Gmail Advanced Copy extansion converts all images you select into inline Base64 format that allows you to paste them into external editor.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Gmail Advanced Copy", "version": "1.0.3", "description": "This extension allows to copy text with images to clipboard and paste it to external editors. Images are converted to Base64 format.", "icons": { "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "96": "icons/icon-96.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png", "256": "icons/icon-256.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://mail.google.com/*"], "js": ["extension.js"] } ], "permissions": ["clipboardWrite", "contextMenus", "notifications"]}
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How to download and manually install Gmail Advanced Copy extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Gmail Advanced Copy extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Gmail Advanced Copy 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 Gmail Advanced Copy Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Gmail Advanced Copy 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 Gmail Advanced Copy extension file

Select and download the Gmail Advanced Copy 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 Gmail Advanced Copy 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 Gmail Advanced Copy 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 Gmail Advanced Copy 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 Gmail Advanced Copy extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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