Saves data by compressing images on the page.

Latest Version

Version
2.1.4
Update
August 24, 2019
Size
3.07MiB
Developer
bandwidth-hero.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.22105 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression Extension

Bandwidth Hero saves data by compressing all images on the page via data compression service which reduces image size by about 50%-75%.
Compression service downloads original image, converts it to WebP image and returns it to the browser.
Unlike Google's Data Saver, Bandwidth Hero works for both secure and unsecure URLs.

It is very useful when you use limited data, such as 3G or LTE.

After installing this extension you need to setup data compression service to run on Heroku or your own Node.js server.

The extension is open-sourced, you can check the code on GitHub - https://github.com/ayastreb/bandwidth-hero/

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By installing and using this extension with public data compression service (https://compressor.bandwidth-hero.com) you agree with our Terms and Conditions of Service (https://bandwidth-hero.com/terms).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression", "short_name": "Bandwidth Hero", "description": "Saves data by compressing images on the page.", "version": "2.1.4", "icons": { "64": "assets/icon-128.png", "128": "assets/icon-256.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "assets/icon-128.png", "default_title": "Bandwidth Hero", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["update.bundle.js", "background.bundle.js"] }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "" ]}
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How to download and manually install Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression 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 Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression 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 Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression extension file

Select and download the Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression 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 Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression 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 Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression 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 Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression 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 Bandwidth Hero - Live Image Compression extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dragan (ID: 000000aabc270105) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/17/2023 Doesn't seem to work anymore in Edge :( works fine in Firefox however.

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Khendrick (ID: 000000e667ae8731) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/27/2023 I have been using this extension for the more than a year now, tho it cost me surfing thru Github for so long lloking to see if i will get lucky and see someone who forked the repo and probally kept on maintaining it, well,thank Goodness i found it. You only need a netlify account for the method, and just a one click deploy to netlify and you are ready to go. Go to this github link: https://github.com/himshim/bandwidth-hero-proxy2 And follow the guide on how to get one up and running for your self, we don know how long it will take netlify and follow suit like Heroku but yeah for now lets enjoy

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Danilo Pino (ID: 00000041219e0291) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 La boy a probar

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N G (ID: 000000df9a81c946) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2023 Tutorial for noobs like me :) 1- Create an account on "glitch.com". 2- Click the "new project" option. 3- Click "Find More" option. 4- Scroll down and enter the address of this project in the "Import from GitHub" section. https://github.com/ayastreb/bandwidth-hero-proxy 5- Wait until the import is complete and you can see the Bandwidth Hero Data Compression Service page. 6- Press "PREVIEW" and then "Preview in a new page". 7- Copy the page address. Add this address in Extension. 8- Tap the Remix option. 9- Done.

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Dinuka Jayakody (ID: 000000597553e45b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/28/2023 need heroku premium to run . i saw migrating to glitch is an option but i dont know how to do that