This extension allows you to draw on the current web page, pick the line colour and thickness and take a cropped screenshot.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
October 2, 2019
Size
39.25KiB
Developer
www.laurencecliff.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
1.64286 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
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DrawR Extension

This extension allows you to draw on the current web page, pick the line colour and thickness and take a screenshot. You can also choose to draw circles, rectangles and straight lines. The screenshot is automatically downloaded in the browser.

Click to draw freehand.
Hold Shift whilst clicking to draw a straight line.
Hold Ctrl whilst clicking to draw a circle.
Hold Alt whilst clicking to draw a rectangle.

Ctrl + Shift + S - triggers the popup and starts the extension on the page.
Ctrl + Shift + Q - triggers clearing the drawings and closing the extension (with a prompt to confirm).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "__MSG_extensionName__","description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__","version": "1.0","content_scripts": [{"matches": ["http://*/*","https://*/*","file:///*"],"js": ["content.js"],"css": ["content.css"],"run_at": "document_idle"}], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage"],"icons": { "16": "assets/icon_16.png", "48": "assets/icon_48.png", "128": "assets/icon_128.png" },"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"]},"browser_action": {"default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_title": "__MSG_extensionName__"},"web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/*.png"],"default_locale": "en","commands": {"_execute_browser_action": {"suggested_key": {"windows": "Ctrl+Shift+S","mac": "Command+Shift+S","chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+S","linux": "Ctrl+Shift+S"}},"clear-canvas": {"suggested_key": {"default": "Ctrl+Shift+Q","mac": "Command+Shift+Q"},"description": "Removes Drawr canvas"}},"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install DrawR extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DrawR 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 DrawR extension file

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

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User reviews

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jaxie dogson (ID: 0000004680e283f1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/07/2023 It sucks I tried to draw a circle and a line but as soon as I click it closes the extension so yeah so fake and I hate it unless somebody knows how to fix that.

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Ryan Flowers (ID: 0000002a9dba2b08) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/03/2022 Garbage does nothing even outside store

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cam (ID: 0000007e7e1a9186) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/23/2021 great concept but does not work at all, don't waste your time

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Darek Nurzyński (ID: 0000001368debac7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/09/2021 It should has better user experiences. I can't do anything on local page.

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Alex De Winne (ID: 000000fafaa5418f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2021 Before you slam this extension, give it a try on a page other than the chrome store. On the chrome store page it doesn't work.