Allows opening local folders and show containing images in a gallery slideshow

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Version
1.4
Update
March 19, 2014
Size
223KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.7963 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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LocalGalleryViewerExtension Extension

This 'Local Gallery Viewer' extension lets you create fullscreen galleries where the slides are shown on the entire screen. The extension opens a new tab in your chrome browser. Choose a local directory and watch your pictures and images.

The idea behind that extension was to bring local images via Chromecast on your HDTV. Since the Chrome browser is able to share a tab via Chromecast, all you need is a powerful webpage that is able to scan a local directory, parses the image file in it and present them in a nice way.

Local Gallery Viewer uses the free jQuery-Plugin SuperBGImage by Andreas Eberhard (http://dev.andreaseberhard.de/jquery/superbgimage/) for presentation. You can open or drag'n'drop local folders from you harddrive diretly into the webpage, share the tab via Chromecast and enjoy local images on your HDTV.

FAQ:

Q: Is it possible to hide the controls?
A: Yes. Click the logo to minimize the controlpanel. As soon as you move your mouse away the controlpanel will fade out.


Changelog:

Version 1.2
23.10.2013: Improve handling with larger number of images (>100)

Version 1.3
23.10.2013: new option for exclude subfolders while parsing files in the chosen local folder

Version 1.4
24.10.2013: option page added to change the background style of the gallery
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "LocalGalleryViewerExtension", "version": "1.4", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Allows opening local folders and show containing images in a gallery slideshow", "offline_enabled": true, "icons": { "16": "icon_galleyapp_16.png", "48": "icon_galleyapp_48.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["gal_background.js"] }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "options_page": "gal_options.html", "browser_action": { "default_title": "LocalGalleryViewer", "default_icon": "icon_galleyapp_16.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install LocalGalleryViewerExtension extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download LocalGalleryViewerExtension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install LocalGalleryViewerExtension 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 LocalGalleryViewerExtension extension file

Select and download the LocalGalleryViewerExtension 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 LocalGalleryViewerExtension 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 LocalGalleryViewerExtension 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 LocalGalleryViewerExtension 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 LocalGalleryViewerExtension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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신범석 (mercury) (ID: 0000006bef010477) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/17/2023 I've been searching for years and finally found an extension that has all the features I wanted. I'm so happy. I bless the developer who created it.

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Len Squires (ID: 000000c312b754cc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/17/2021 Works great to watch my pictures on the laptop with the ability to increase the speed of each one. Saw that background could be changed, but don't know how - Help? Thank you for taking the time to make your wonderful program. :) Len

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De Xenophobia (ID: 000000c5f81f25cb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/01/2021 it doesn't open avif file

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Frank Hay (ID: 0000002aa650d1ae) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/25/2020 Works as advertised. Gets some getting used to but has good options to handles photos and display them on Chromecast device.

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Fernando (ID: 0000000e7d81eddb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/23/2019 Great. please can add an option to repeat "forever" a presentation. Thanks!