Distill and display only the important content to enjoy a more focused reading experience

Latest Version

Version
1.9
Update
September 16, 2024
Size
77.12KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.34586 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Svenska
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Permissions
Storage
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DOM Distiller Reading Mode Extension

Have you ever visited a website where the text is so ugly you get a headache trying to read or where the content is hard to find because of unimportant sidebars and share buttons? This extension will fix that for you.

This extension figures out what is important on a page and shows only that in the same consistent way every time.

Uses the code that powers the mobile-friendly view on phones.

Planned features:

* Font scaling support

* Multi-page article concatenation

Update notes:

1.9:
* Added option for custom CSS

1.8:
* Worked around issue with text direction not being retained properly
* Added instructions for how to change keyboard shortcut to options

1.7:
* Fixed options not loading
* Fixed transition to theme colors when viewer loads
* Updated DOM Distiller resources to the latest versions

1.6:
* Added feedback form when uninstalling

1.5:
* Fixed some sites appearing on top of viewer
* Updated to the latest DOM Distiller version

1.4:
* Fixed page scrollbar overlaying the scrollbar of the viewer

1.3:
* Fixed distilled content never getting shown

1.2:
* Fixed original page jumping to top when hiding distilled version
* Fixed loading indicator not being shown
* Added swedish translation

1.1:
* Performance enhancements and bug fixes

Extension icons were derived from the following icons:
* github.com/google/material-design-icons/blob/c6fc87c71001975022f979a2f6b031620e9c7ff1/action/svg/production/ic_chrome_reader_mode_48px.svg
* github.com/google/material-design-icons/blob/c6fc87c71001975022f979a2f6b031620e9c7ff1/editor/svg/production/ic_bubble_chart_48px.svg

Both of the icons derived from are licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "__MSG_name__","short_name": "__MSG_short_name__","description": "__MSG_description__","version": "1.9","minimum_chrome_version": "60","icons": {"128": "icons/extension.svg-128.png","48": "icons/extension.svg-48.png","32": "icons/extension.svg-32.png","16": "icons/extension.svg-16.png"},"default_locale": "en","background": {"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": false},"permissions": ["storage","activeTab"],"browser_action": {"default_icon": {"16": "icons/browserAction/inactive.svg-16.png","19": "icons/browserAction/inactive.svg-19.png","24": "icons/browserAction/inactive.svg-24.png","32": "icons/browserAction/inactive.svg-32.png"},"default_title": "__MSG_browser_action_tooltip_inactive__"},"options_ui": {"page": "options/options.html","chrome_style": true},"web_accessible_resources": ["external/chromium/src/components/dom_distiller/core/html/dom_distiller_viewer.html"]}
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How to download and manually install DOM Distiller Reading Mode extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download DOM Distiller Reading Mode extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a DOM Distiller Reading Mode 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 DOM Distiller Reading Mode Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install DOM Distiller Reading Mode 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 DOM Distiller Reading Mode extension file

Select and download the DOM Distiller Reading Mode 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 DOM Distiller Reading Mode 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 DOM Distiller Reading Mode 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 DOM Distiller Reading Mode 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 DOM Distiller Reading Mode extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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xxx xxx (ID: 0000003469f04363) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/27/2023 Had stopped worknig for about a couple of months. Can't extract text anymore, just shows you a loading wheel.

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Danny Ben Shitrit (ID: 000000cb00eadb8a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2022 This is perfect. Simple easy and fast, and a great replacement for the native Chrome reader that tends to appear and disappear every version.

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Pat MySecret (ID: 0000000f565a0b8a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/03/2021 Nice in a simplistic way.. few options. Good for someone who needs something simple. Doesn't work with my Auto Copy extension.

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Owen Smith (ID: 00000071b4fbfdce) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2021 Great extension, nice theming options! Unlike the chrome reading mode, the page doesn't need to reload and the altered page is generated hella fast!

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Alexander Barrett (ID: 0000007896c691c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2021 Does exactly what I want it to. Thank you. It's great.