It helps to encode or decode the dragged text to base64

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Version
1.1.2
Update
June 10, 2024
Size
13.89KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Base64 Converter Extension

There are many sites that encode a string to base64 or decode the base64 code. These sites offer more complex and detailed functions, but they are generally not required.

This program really simply encodes or decodes text dragged from a web page into base64 immediately. The converted content can be viewed by the user by clicking the extension icon and provides easy copying through the copy button.

How to use:
1. Mouse right-click conversion
a. Drag the text you want to convert.
b. Right-click and click the \"Base64 Converter\" item.
c. Click on what you need between \"encode\" and \"decode\".
d. The results are displayed in the confirmation window.
2. Conversion via popup page
a. Drag the text you want to convert.
b. Click the extension icon to open a popup page.
c. The results are displayed on the popup page.
3. Manual conversion via pop-up page
a. Click the extension icon to open a popup page.
b. Write or paste the text you want to convert in the \"Selected Text\" text box.
c. Click the \"Convert\" button.
d. The results are displayed on the popup page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.1.2", "name": "Base64 Converter", "description": "It helps to encode or decode the dragged text to base64", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*/*"], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Base64 Converter extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Base64 Converter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Base64 Converter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Base64 Converter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Base64 Converter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter extension file

Select and download the Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter 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 Base64 Converter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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