Hover over to zoom in and view high-definition images. Instantly enlarge visuals, crafted for all your favorite sites and you.

Latest Version

Version
4.54.0
Update
December 2, 2024
Size
269KiB
Developer
Category
Users
80,000+
Rating
4.48464 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
English (UK)
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Downloads
Offscreen
Scripting
Storage
Tabs
WebNavigation
WebRequest
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PhotoShow Extension

\"PhotoShow\" is a tool to enlarge/zoom-in and view high-definition images by hovering mouse on image thumbnails, supporting over 300 websites/domains of your daily use (still in extending), such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Wiki, YouTube, etc.

● HOTKEYS
Esc: Close image viewer
X: Suspend image viewer while holding
Shift + Ctrl + ←: Rotate counterclockwise
Shift + Ctrl + →: Rotate clockwise
↑ / → / ↓ / ←: Scroll up / right / down / left
PgUp / PgDn: Scroll up / down by image visible height
Home / End: Scroll up to the top / down to the bottom
A / F / L / M / P: Switch view mode
V: Toggle to the previously used view mode
Tab: Open high-definition image in new tab
S: Save high-definition image
C: Copy high-definition image address
Alt + C: Copy high-definition image


● SETTINGS
WEBSITE TOGGLE: You may turn on/off PhotoShow on any supported website respectively.
ACTIVATION MODE: Use Shift/Ctrl/Alt key as a modifier key to trigger high-definition image preview when mouse hovering on image thumbnails.
VIEW MODE: Switch between different size of the viewer.
IMAGE SIZE DISPLAY: Set whether to display HD image size information in the viewer.
SHADOW DISPLAY: Set whether to display shadow between the viewer and the source thumbnail.

For more settings, please refer to the PhotoShow popup window.

All the settings will be saved and synced automatically by the browser among all your devices (as long as the account sync in your browser is enabled and the extension data sync is granted).


● IMAGE LOADING SPEED
PhotoShow will try to fetch as large an original image as it knows, so it may be considerably slow if your network condition is poor.


● PRIVACY & TERMS of USE
The author and all contributors of PhotoShow are not responsible for any loss, personal information leak, disputes and/or any consequences caused by illegal download, use of resources (including but not limited to images) of any websites you visit. In no event shall we be liable for any claims, penalties, loss, damage or expenses, howsoever arising, out of or in connection with your use of PhotoShow.

PhotoShow only works in the local browser environment, all the permissions it asks when being installed are only for image preview and download. For version 3.0 and later, the 'Access your data for all websites' permission is asked so that you will no longer be disturbed by permission alert when PhotoShow updates to support more websites. Downloading images asks for 'Download files' permission, and PhotoShow doesn't trace or read your download history.

Starting from version 4.50.0 (released on November 4th, 2024), PhotoShow anonymously tracks basic usage actions to improve user experience and functionality. No personal data or identifiable information is collected, ensuring your privacy remains protected.

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time without notifying you respectively. Any amended Privacy Policy will be posted on relevant websites. This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 4th, 2024 and replaces any other versions previously applicable from this date.

Installing and using PhotoShow is deemed as your acceptance of the above terms.

● FEEDBACK
Should you have any feedback or need more websites to be fitted, please do not hesitate to contact the author via emails or Github. If you enjoy using PhotoShow, it would be appreciated if you could introduce it to your friends via the social media listed on the popup window. Thank you.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_extensionName__",
"description":"__MSG_extensionDesc__",
"version":"4.54.0",
"version_name":"4.54.0",
"author":"Vincent W.",
"minimum_chrome_version":"120",
"default_locale":"en",
"icons":{"16":"resources/icon16.png",
"32":"resources/icon32.png",
"48":"resources/icon48.png",
"64":"resources/icon64.png",
"128":"resources/icon128.png"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"resources/icon16.png",
"32":"resources/icon32.png"},
"default_title":"__MSG_extensionName__",
"default_popup":"popup/popup.html"},
"background":{"service_worker":"background/background.js"},
"devtools_page":"background/devtools.html",
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["content/common.css",
"resources/photoShowIcons.woff2"],
"matches":["*://*/*"]}],
"commands":{"togglePhotoShow":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Alt+P"},
"description":"__MSG_extensionKeyboardShortcutDesc_toggle__"}},
"permissions":["contextMenus",
"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess",
"downloads",
"offscreen",
"scripting",
"storage",
"tabs",
"webNavigation",
"webRequest"],
"optional_permissions":["clipboardWrite"],
"host_permissions":["*://*/*"],
"declarative_net_request":{"rule_resources":[{"id":"net-request-rule-set__aplaybox.com",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/aplaybox.com.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__booth.pm",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/booth.pm.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__data18.com",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/data18.com.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__instagram.com",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/instagram.com.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__jandan.net",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/jandan.net.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__pixiv.net",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/pixiv.net.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__pixivision.net",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/pixivision.net.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__vroid.com",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/vroid.com.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__weibo.cn",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/weibo.cn.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set__weibo.com",
"enabled":false,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/weibo.com.json"},{"id":"net-request-rule-set___common-settings",
"enabled":true,
"path":"net-request-rule-sets/_common-settings.json"}]}}
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How to download and manually install PhotoShow extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install PhotoShow 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 PhotoShow extension file

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

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User reviews

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轩 (ID: 000000c8d58aa773) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2024 24.7.16 似乎会导致B站动态上传图片事网页卡死,关掉就没事了

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kuileibab Z (ID: 0000000a31721c61) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/21/2023 bilibili评论区字体会变糊

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Juan Simón (ID: 000000d37e191feb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2023 Muy buena extensión. Funciona bien en todos los sitios que lo he probado. Tiene muchas opciones para configurarlo a mi gusto. Y se mantiene actualizado constantemente. 👍🏻

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George (ID: 0000001a3205037b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 It needs an option to show the image as big as it is. Currently the bigger image is shown on the side of the original one. The Panoramic mode is no good because it has something like a magnifying glass.

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Bayu Setiawan (ID: 0000008d6ab07089) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 ekstensi ini sangat membantu apalagi banyak fiturnya saya suka ini selalulah update hal yang baru untuk membantu pengguna lain