Customize how images are displayed and controlled within your browser.

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Version
3.4
Update
February 3, 2017
Size
41.63KiB
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Users
4,000+
Rating
4.14754 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English
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Image Autosizer Extension

Image Autosizer provides control over how image files are displayed in the browser window.

Features:
- Several display modes, changing how the image scales to the window
- Smooth/inertial panning
- Custom background color
- Optional checkerboard-background
- Option to close image on long mouse press

Usage:
- First, open up an image file
- Click image to toggle the size
- Double click to fill image to window
- Press 'c' to temporarily change background color

There is a quick guide in the preferences with some additional details.

This extension was originally developed for Opera and is now finally available for Chrome! Chrome is quite limited in terms of viewing images, so this extension provides much-needed features for this purpose and should make your browsing experience more comfortable.
All feedback is appreciated. Many of your suggestions have been implemented in previous versions so keep them coming. I do this for free on my spare time, your response now and then helps motivate me, thanks!

Q & A
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Q: This extension does not work!
A: Go to the extension's preferences and read through the quick guide. If it doesn't work only on certain pages, make sure you have enabled the extension for secure pages if you are surfing on one. Also remember that this extension only takes effect if an image file is opened. It does not do anything to images located inside an html-document.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Image Autosizer","description" : "Customize how images are displayed and controlled within your browser.","manifest_version" : 2,"version" : "3.4","background" : {"scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false},"icons" : {"128": "img/icon_128.png", "64": "img/icon_64.png", "18": "img/icon_18.png"},"options_page" : "options.html","content_scripts": [ {"js": ["contentscript.js"], "matches": [""], "run_at": "document_start"}],"web_accessible_resources" : ["contentstyle.css","img/help_16.png","img/help_22.png","img/icon.png","img/icon_18.png","img/preferences.png","img/quick_guide.png","options.js","options.css"],"permissions" : [""],"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'unsafe-eval';"}
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How to download and manually install Image Autosizer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Image Autosizer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Image Autosizer 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 Image Autosizer extension file

Select and download the Image Autosizer 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 Image Autosizer 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 Image Autosizer 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 Image Autosizer 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 Image Autosizer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Kyle Morley (ID: 0000001187e64d8f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/02/2023 This should be chrome's default. WARNING TO OTHER USERS: this extension features a potential epilepsy inducing smiley face in the settings for no reason whatsoever.

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Pete Wilson (ID: 000000dc0f915449) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/12/2023 This needs an option to allow for more zoom choices than just fit window/fit vertical/fit horizontal.

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Strenkor En'Triel (ID: 0000006220ce375f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2020 I am wondering why this functionality is not a default for the browser :)

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Fletcher (ID: 000000f836e25160) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/26/2019 Didn't work for me.

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Brice V. (ID: 000000cc285d8cf9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2019 finally!