Hulu cosmetic changes: Remove Fade Scrims and Reduce amount of Fade over Controls / Subtitles

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Version
1.0.4
Update
June 21, 2023
Size
12.46KiB
Developer
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Users
76
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Hulu Fade Eliminator Extension

Chrome extension to remove and reduce fade overlays on Hulu. Removes the top and bottom scrim faders and significantly reduces fade box over when controls are visible.

This extension makes subtitle viewing much easier on Hulu - especially when pausing or using controls.

For people with low-vision or difficulty with viewing contrast on dim images, this extension removes the heavily dimmed overlay areas in the playback UI, This restores a great deal of visible detail that is obscured on nearly half the screen (top and bottom) when the scrim faders at the top and bottom of the screen are active and darkening those regions.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Hulu Fade Eliminator","version": "1.0.4","description": "Hulu cosmetic changes: Remove Fade Scrims and Reduce amount of Fade over Controls / Subtitles","content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://www.hulu.com/*"],"css": ["styles.css"],"js": ["script.js"]}],"icons": {"96": "images/icon96.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Hulu Fade Eliminator extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Hulu Fade Eliminator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Hulu Fade Eliminator 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 Hulu Fade Eliminator extension file

Select and download the Hulu Fade Eliminator 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 Hulu Fade Eliminator 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 Hulu Fade Eliminator 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 Hulu Fade Eliminator 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 Hulu Fade Eliminator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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I (ID: 000000eeb17a339b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 This is perfect. I can see everything much better now.

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Gf Ty (ID: 000000879eddabf4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2023 thank you a lot for this. those fades was so annoying that I almost stopped watching on hulu all together

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Alexa K (ID: 00000089502b9659) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/04/2023 THIS WORKS PERFECT. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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Sky Pruth (ID: 000000dcb842ac0f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/02/2023 bless you for this

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T.J. Reeves (ID: 0000002865deea2d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/01/2023 This is a godsend to my eyeballs.