An easy to use extension for taking screenshots in the browser
Snapper Extension
If you want to choose how much of the current page you want to screenshot, this is the right extension for you.
Use the extension by clicking on the icon in the top right of Chrome. You can see a selection of options for the area you want to screenshot:
- Custom Area: choose your own area to screenshot
- Visible Content: screenshot only the content currently visible
- Full Page: screenshot the whole website
Tip: If none of the options work right after adding the extension to chrome, refresh the website you want to screenshot and it should work as expected afterwards.
After the screenshot has been taken, you will be redirected to a new tab showcasing the created screenshot with an option to download the image as a PNG.
The extension is minimalistic and very easy to use without bloat, ads or unnecessary permissions.
The whole extension is created by an independent developer. You can view the open source project on GitHub: https://github.com/timii/Snapper
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Snapper extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Snapper 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 Snapper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Snapper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Snapper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Snapper 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 Snapper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Snapper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Snapper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Snapper 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 Snapper 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 Snapper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Snapper 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 Snapper extension file
Select and download the Snapper 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 Snapper 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 Snapper 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 Snapper 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 Snapper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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