Snapfont - Test fonts on live websites

Latest Version

Version
0.8.2
Update
July 20, 2020
Size
4.54MiB
Developer
getsnapfont.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.71429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
FontSettings
ActiveTab
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Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page Extension

Snapfont is the fastest and easiest way to preview any local or Google font on a live website. Unlike other extensions, Snapfont ensures to match font weight and style to the original css so you get the best preview possible.

Snapfont is used by over 1,000 Web designers and Typographers for testing, previewing and choosing fonts.

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Upgrade to Snapfont Pro to preview custom fonts. Variable fonts are supported too.
Get it from here: https://gum.co/getsnapfont


Features:
- Upload custom fonts(Pro version only)
- Preview local fonts
- Preview Google fonts
- Adjusts for font weights and styles automatically
- Preview font page. Gives a visual preview of a particular font as well as various stats about it.

More features coming soon!
- Customize typography of any page via a on-screen widget. Variable font axes will be supported too.
- More custom font metadata in the font previews.

Read more about the updates and roadmap here:
https://www.notion.so/shash7/9263762a63934830a3489d4ef3c85c24?v=d2b0a31279214a89be6162df8cdbc8a1
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_extName__", "homepage_url": "http://localhost:8080/", "description": "Snapfont - Test fonts on live websites", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "fontSettings", "activeTab" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "__MSG_extName__", "default_icon": { "19": "icons/19.png", "38": "icons/38.png" } }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "data/fonts2.json" ], "content_security_policy": "connect-src https://fonts.googleapis.com http://localhost:4000 https://api.getsnapfont.com; script-src 'self' ; object-src 'none';", "version": "0.8.2"}
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How to download and manually install Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension file

Select and download the Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page 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 Snapfont - Preview fonts on any page extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cuong Le Dinh (ID: 000000e16f12c694) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/26/2022 very useful

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Peter Hartree (ID: 000000e50e64235e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2022 Nice work.

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Ethan Haynes (ID: 000000aee3ac069a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/02/2021 Uploading a custom font is a pro feature? Uninstalled immediately.

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Suresh Vyas (ID: 000000b023a0f27d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 The best plugin for its purpose. Fast and smooth.

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Daniel Tapia (ID: 0000008a5a05ab5c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/20/2020 Awesome. It would be cool if this tool could make it so main text and head text could be changed to our typeface preference across all websites.