Irix Viewer The Free Image Collaborator and Viewer A versatile viewport supporting all major RAW, .IRX format (Images edited on…

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Version
1.0.1
Update
February 27, 2021
Size
581KiB
Developer
irix.studio/irx_viewer
Category
Users
45
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://irix.studio/irx_viewer/index.html
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Irix Viewer Extension

Irix Viewer
The Free Image Collaborator and Viewer

A versatile viewport supporting all major RAW, .IRX format (Images edited on Irix Pro Mk II) and compressed photos, Irix Viewer provides a single window to view and examine photos. 

Analyze the image metadata, RGB histogram and other tools, get a full suite of professional insight into ‘what the image is made of’.

Collaborate with friends or colleagues and share .IRX project file with a full batch of photos from Irix Pro Mk II photo editor. Enjoy the super efficient and completely lossless embedded codec, preserving 100% photo fidelity when sharing with .IRX format. 

.IRX Project File:
Import .IRX project file and review the entire history of edits made and undo any step that you feel right, and Export the modified .IRX project file.

Import a full batch of edited photos as .IRX project file with an astonishingly low file size when compared with other popular photo projects sharing formats, saving disk space and data transfer needs. 

Filmstrip: 
Import images from iPhotos or other sources and see them all appear in the filmstrip. Preview, select or delete with a click.

Soft Proofing:
How will it look when printed, try out the Matt and Gloss paper finishes with a 100% to 60% transparency in both the modes. 

LUTs:
Apply LUTs (.CUBE files) to the imported images and view. You may save and export the images as .IRX project files for a one click edit. See real time edits in the filmstrip also.

History:
Review full edit history of the images imported as .IRX file, review and delete any step to add your own personal touch.

Technology:
Developed on the same platform as Irix Pro Mk II photo editor, Irix Viewer optimizes the use of available hardware resources and balances the load between CPU & GPU. This provides crisper images and longer battery life. 

Convenience:
.IRX viewer provides various canvas colors to suit the image for minimal interference when viewing the images. A quick action with keyboard shortcuts and a dedicated before/after button makes comparison swift and easy. 
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"Irix Viewer",
"short_name":"IrixViewer",
"version":"1.0.1",
"manifest_version":2,
"offline_enabled":true,
"minimum_chrome_version":"62.0",
"requirements":{"3D":{"features":["webgl"]}},
"permissions":["https://irix.studio/irx_viewer/index.html"],
"background":{"scripts":["background.js"]},
"browser_action":{"default_title":"",
"default_icon":"img/icon/128.png"},
"icons":{"128":"img/icon/128.png",
"256":"img/icon/256.png",
"512":"img/icon/512.png",
"1024":"img/icon/1024.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Irix Viewer extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Irix Viewer 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 Irix Viewer extension file

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

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