Shows EXIF information on the image when the mouse is over!

Latest Version

Version
2.1.1
Update
April 7, 2019
Size
229KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Storage
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EXIF QuickView Extension

This will extension will run when your mouse is over the image. Small overlay information will be shown on photo that contains EXIF data. This Extension also provide options to customize how it looks.

*Please note that some website strips out EXIF data so this extension will not work in that case
**This extension might not work on some website that has special way to display image

Release Note:
2.1.1
- Remove leftover debug code

2.1.0
- Add option to display taken mode
- Make the overlay on very top of other elements

2.0.6
- Sanitize input in exclude url option

2.0.5
- Fix color of GPS link is hard to see

2.0.3
- Fix min width and height not working

2.0.2
- Make compact mode a little bit more compact

2.0.1
- Fix the icon in extension manager not show
- Add contact detail to option page

2.0
- Update map API for new version of Google Maps API
- Add \"Display at top of image\" option
- Remove external and CDN dependencies
- Remove jQuery and use pure javascript for better performance
- Add analytics back only for setting section only for improvement purpose

1.9
- Due to any privacy concerns, no data will be collected from this extension

1.8
- Fix overlay element overrides image functionalities

1.7
- add compact mode option
- option for no overlay when no EXIF data

1.6.1
- Fix overlay is not hidden after mouse left

1.6
- Add flash mode and exposure program data

1.5.3
- Fix bug for some site that overwrite h1 style

1.5.2
- Refine Make and Model data

1.5.1
- Track few camera information for developing purpose

1.5
- Add analytic to option page
- fix bug that the overlay element is not removed when scroll to new image

1.4
- Add option page
- Add ability to exclude site
- Change text when mouseover on extension

1.3
- Add ability to turn on/off by clicking extension in toolbar

1.1
- Change to absolute position to avoid style confilct

1.0
- Initial Release
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Source Manifest.json

" {"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "EXIF QuickView", "version": "2.1.1", "description": "Shows EXIF information on the image when the mouse is over!", "short_name": "EXIF QuickView", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "declarativeContent", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": [ "external/exif.js", "content.js" ], "css": [ "content.css" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "web_accessible_resources": [ "fonts/*.*", "images/*.*" ], "options_page": "options.html", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" } } }
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How to download and manually install EXIF QuickView extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download EXIF QuickView extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install EXIF QuickView 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 EXIF QuickView extension file

Select and download the EXIF QuickView 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 EXIF QuickView 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 EXIF QuickView 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 EXIF QuickView 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 EXIF QuickView extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Harun Sharma (ID: 000000915e729aa3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/30/2023 dosent work, useless

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Anders Harrison (ID: 0000000c5fc8649f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/17/2023 This extension simply doesn't display EXIF data, or in fact, appear to do anything. It should really be remove from the store.

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Lior Rahamim (ID: 000000f0e43a023e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/27/2023 Unfortunately, it does not work.

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Joshua Erdman (ID: 0000007e2fa3d2d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/18/2022 Love it - this plugin makes seeing EXIFG (and especially GPS data) so easy!!!

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John Pravus (ID: 00000041986a8cbc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/24/2022 Doesn't do anything at all with current Chrome on MacOS (Big Sur)