Easily download images from unsplash.com with the width and height you specify. No more massive files that need to be resized!

Latest Version

Version
0.1.4
Update
August 16, 2019
Size
14.46KiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Downloads
Https://unsplash.com/
DeclarativeContent
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Unsplash image downloader Extension

This tiny extension makes it easy to download images from the brilliant unsplash.com at a resolution that you specify. This means smaller downloads, and less hassle resizing images.

To use:
- Install the extension
- Click on a photo on unsplash.com
- The extension action button should light up (you may need to click the 3 dots to the right of the omnibox to find it)
- Click the button, enter the width and height of your download (in pixels), then click download

Note that if you specify widths and heights with a different aspect ratio to that of the original image, some portions of it will be cropped.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "__MSG_appName__","short_name": "Unsplash DL","version": "0.1.4","manifest_version": 2,"description": "__MSG_appDescription__","icons": {"64": "images/icon-64.png","128": "images/icon-128.png"},"author": "Ed Hinchliffe","default_locale": "en","background": {"scripts": ["scripts/background.js","scripts/popup.js"],"persistent": false},"page_action": {"default_icon": "images/icon-64.png","default_title": "Download resized image","default_popup": "popup.html"},"permissions": ["activeTab","downloads","https://unsplash.com/","declarativeContent"]}
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How to download and manually install Unsplash image downloader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Unsplash image downloader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Unsplash image downloader 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 Unsplash image downloader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Unsplash image downloader 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 Unsplash image downloader extension file

Select and download the Unsplash image downloader 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 Unsplash image downloader 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 Unsplash image downloader 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 Unsplash image downloader 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 Unsplash image downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ahsan Atta (ID: 000000b1bbae7180) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/31/2021 Amazing extension, really loving it...

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Ben Wiens (ID: 00000068f8811195) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/02/2020 Is (as of today) no longer needed. Meanwhile unsplash offers unsplash by default. But the evaluation refers to the fact that the image is not reduced to the resolution, but cropped. This is not helpful at all.

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/21/2018 Классное расширение, но не нашел в описании, как обрезается изображение? Какая часть остаётся? Как быть с экспозицией?

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Ed Hinchliffe (ID: 0000001c8c26fb06) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/13/2018 Really useful! Much easier than manually resizing the images.