Adds the "Save Image As PNG" option to the context menu of images.

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Version
1.0.3
Update
June 3, 2024
Size
19.51KiB
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Category
Users
300,000+
Rating
3.95087 ★
Manifest Version
3
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ActiveTab
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Save Image As PNG Extension

Converts an image to PNG before showing the Save As dialog.

WebP is a new image format developed by Google. These images are small, but their format is not widely recognized yet. By converting the image to PNG, you will be able to use it in image editing programs, and/or upload it to online image hosting sites such as imgur.

The extension has a low footprint: It does not use any memory or CPU unless you use it by clicking on the context menu option.

Original release date: 3 Augustus 2013.

Update (4 January 2014): If you use Chrome 30 or lower, then you cannot save the image from some web sites (such as the Chrome Web Store). Update to Chrome 31 for an optimal user experience.

Notice (30 June 2014): Chrome 35 on KDE (Linux) has a bug that causes Chrome to crash whenever the Save As dialog is opened by an extension. Downgrade to Chrome 34 or upgrade to Chrome 36 to solve the problem.

Update (2 June 2024): Manifest Version 3 and improved cookie / network partitioning and cache reuse.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Save Image As PNG", "description": "Adds the \\"Save Image As PNG\\" option to the context menu of images.", "version": "1.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus", "downloads", "offscreen", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "incognito": "split", "minimum_chrome_version": "106"}
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How to download and manually install Save Image As PNG extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Save Image As PNG extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Save Image As PNG 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 Save Image As PNG Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Save Image As PNG 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 Save Image As PNG extension file

Select and download the Save Image As PNG 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 Save Image As PNG 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 Save Image As PNG 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 Save Image As PNG 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 Save Image As PNG extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tano (ID: 00000037ae92a91c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/02/2024 works in 2024/4

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Logan Bedard (ID: 0000007f13267b7e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/11/2023 This stupid extension doesn't even work anymore. Either update it or delete it.

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S (ID: 0000004e73d77d6a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 No longer works as of 10/2023

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Zel R (ID: 000000dc873ddfe8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/03/2023 gangsta

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Arthemis anderson (ID: 00000022f73eeae7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2023 HELL YEAH, WEBPS ARE GONE, SCREW WEBPS