Un-centers the image viewer introduced in Chrome 56.0+

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Version
0.0.2
Update
February 10, 2017
Size
18.08KiB
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Users
10,000+
Rating
4.27907 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Chrome Image Uncenterer Extension

This is a tiny extension that reverts Chrome’s image viewer back to how it was before Chrome 56: No more stupid black background and centered image.

Update for version 0.0.2:
- Local files now work
- All image files should work, regardless of file extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Chrome Image Uncenterer","version": "0.0.2","manifest_version": 2,"description": "Un-centers the image viewer introduced in Chrome 56.0+","homepage_url": "http://github.com/i-a-n/chrome-image-uncenterer","icons": {"16": "icons/icon16.png","48": "icons/icon48.png","128": "icons/icon128.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"css": ["src/inject/inject.css"],"run_at": "document_end"}]}
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How to download and manually install Chrome Image Uncenterer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Chrome Image Uncenterer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Chrome Image Uncenterer 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 Chrome Image Uncenterer extension file

Select and download the Chrome Image Uncenterer 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 Chrome Image Uncenterer 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 Chrome Image Uncenterer 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 Chrome Image Uncenterer 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 Chrome Image Uncenterer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jose Landin (ID: 000000e012a7a346) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/04/2023 Extension worked well before, but currently is in need of an update to the manifest file to continue functionality.

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Ashwin Elpula (ID: 00000074148af02e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/25/2022 NO LONGER WORKS

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. (ID: 000000114e89aea8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/21/2021 No longer works. I've used this using Linux and Vivaldi but it no longer responds. I don't mind the centered image but loathe (perhaps an understatement) the black background. I now use the "Getting Started Example" @ https://storage.googleapis.com/web-dev-uploads/file/WlD8wC6g8khYWPJUsQceQkhXSlv1/SVxMBoc5P3f6YV3O7Xbu.zip. I modified the color to white and it works well but I have to click a button to produce the background. I realize there are people with bigger problems than having to click a button, but I prefer the automatic nature of uncenterer

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swordysan 01 (ID: 0000001dbe667812) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/20/2020 No longer works, really hoping for an update, was great to have.

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David H (Clonkex) (ID: 00000088ed1e89d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/23/2020 EDIT 23/11/2020: Stopped working with Chrome 87 :( Thank you so much for this! It's completely stupid displaying the images centred on a black background. I use Chrome for work (web dev) and I need to be able to just view the images like a normal person instead of that dumb arty centring nonsense.