Zoom one tab without affecting other tabs of the same domain!
Zoom Per Tab Extension
I know there are a couple of similar extensions out there. At first, I wanted to just download one and save myself some time. I soon realized that existing extensions out there for this purpose are so bulky and complicated. Some of them even ask you to install a daemon process that's available on Windows only - this is real bad, and dangerous, but also real bad.
This extension simply makes page zoom settings independent across tabs, regardless of whether they have the same origin. It's ultra-lightweight. It uses a built-in Chrome API, just a few lines of code, no configuration needed at all!
You can unpack the extension to verify that it's not doing anything malicious. In fact I encourage everyone to read it because it's so simple. You could've written it yourself! A copy of the source code is at https://github.com/xinan/zoom-per-tab.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Zoom Per Tab extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Zoom Per Tab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Zoom Per Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Zoom Per Tab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Zoom Per Tab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab extension file
Select and download the Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab 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 Zoom Per Tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Per Tab Zoom 8,000+ 63 ★ 1.37MiB
Custom Page Zoom 8,000+ 56 ★ 47.12KiB
Easily Custom Page Zoom 8,000+ 39 ★ 67.02KiB
Zoom Page WE 8,000+ 157 ★ 97.78KiB
Smart zoom 8,000+ 15 ★ 30.24KiB
SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom 8,000+ 48 ★ 236KiB
Zoomba 8,000+ 31 ★ 17.3KiB
W Zoom 8,000+ 59 ★ 306KiB
Auto Zoom 8,000+ 4 ★ 60.89KiB
Scroll Zoom 8,000+ 26 ★ 292KiB
Auto Zoom from Width 8,000+ 2 ★ 12.45KiB
Better Per-Tab Zoom 8,000+ 1 ★ 22.02KiB
ZoomEd 8,000+ 14 ★ 161KiB
Text Zoom to increase font sizes 8,000+ 53 ★ 2.5MiB
Granny Zoom 8,000+ 4 ★ 52.15KiB
FitWidth 8,000+ 6 ★ 37.4KiB
Font Size 8,000+ 12 ★ 19.07KiB
EZ Zoom 8,000+ 64 ★ 117KiB
Ctrl Zoom 8,000+ 11 ★ 41.45KiB
Fullwidth Image 8,000+ 11 ★ 8.67KiB
Quick Zoom 8,000+ 22 ★ 15.84KiB
In Zoom 8,000+ 38 ★ 453KiB
Image Zoom 8,000+ 17 ★ 90.65KiB
User reviews
James P (ID: 0000000886a4a7e2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/14/2023
Jordan Biserkov (ID: 00000003b71a5bbd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2023
beans (ID: 000000ad20d6f46a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/17/2023
Jeremy Halzel (ID: 000000e2a617c611) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2023
Aasemoon (ID: 0000004e418a25f2) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/19/2023