A web video player for local files.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
August 24, 2023
Size
29.54KiB
Developer
guokai.dev
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.90244 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Storage
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Video Player for Local Files Extension

An easy-to-use and very lightweight video player for local video/audio files, powered by Web technology. It works completely offline. In addition to using the mouse, it supports many useful keyboard shortcuts, as well as a few simple settings.

Homepage: https://webvideoplayer.org/

Updates:
1.0.0 (May 1, 2023): Support playlist UI and loop playback mode.

FAQ:
1.How to open the player?
Click the extension icon.

2.How to open files?
• Click the \"Folder\" icon in the panel
• Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + O
• Drag and drop files to the player

3.Subtitles
Independent or embedded subtitles are not supported. Maybe I will support independent subtitle files in the future.
Of course, if the subtitles are already in the video stream, they can be displayed.

4.Online streaming media
Currently only supports local file playback. There are no plans to support online streaming media.

5.Video format and codec
Because the underlying core functions are completely implemented by the browser, only some video formats and codec are supported. In addition, it doesn't support multiple audio tracks switching.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extName__", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "version": "1.0.0", "author": "Guokai Han", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "offline_enabled": true, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "icon/16.png", "48": "icon/48.png", "128": "icon/128.png" }, "action": {}, "background": { "service_worker": "sw.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Video Player for Local Files extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Video Player for Local Files extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Video Player for Local Files 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 Video Player for Local Files Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Video Player for Local Files 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 Video Player for Local Files extension file

Select and download the Video Player for Local Files 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 Video Player for Local Files 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 Video Player for Local Files 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 Video Player for Local Files 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 Video Player for Local Files extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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MD Raisul Islam Rimon (ID: 0000007087f4e046) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2023 A great extension for chrome. thank you.

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Raj Sekhar (ID: 00000063c02926e1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2023 I wanted to play video and share its audio as well in meeting. Only tabs allow to share audio, not local apps like vlc. So i could play video in browser and share the tab to present video and audio both, but it lacked basic functions like forward etc. This app really helped me to present video and audio.

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Sean Nilan (ID: 0000003cd9383642) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/09/2023 It's a pretty good extension/app, thank you. I really wish it was open-source though. Not having subtitle support is a dealbreaker for a lot of users. It would also be nice to have the ability to change the built-in shortcuts. And a shortcut "?" to display the shortcuts in a modal over the screen like SurfingKeys and Vimium. When you're getting started with an app it makes it a lot easier than having to load a separate page

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Skolver (ID: 000000d47a6cfe59) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/07/2023 This should really allow adding subtitles option like in Windows Media Player.

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Diapered Account (ID: 000000caff113aab) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/15/2023 its a good extension and video player, but it said "cant support this video format" when i tried to open a mp4 file, other than that its a good extension.