Save your favorite parts of the internet using this handy web clipper!

Latest Version

Version
1.0.4
Update
December 18, 2019
Size
451KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
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Web Clipper Extension

-No need to sign up
-Data stored locally on your machine
-Save, star, and delete items on your saved list
-Type in and enter your own items to your saved list

You can save a block of highlighted text, a web page, a link, or an audio file using the Web Clipper right click menu option. Once it has been saved, the item can be viewed in the popup window in the top right corner of your web browser.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Web Clipper", "description": "Save your favorite parts of the internet using this handy web clipper!", "version": "1.0.4", "browser_action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Open the popup" }, "background": { "scripts": ["app/background.js"] }, "icons": { "16": "logo.png", "48": "logo.png", "128": "logo.png" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'sha256-31wM8eF+W2EIVBBtylCWWu4oRMtgZN1NAG5wAtANfWE='; object-src 'self'", "permissions": ["activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Web Clipper extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Web Clipper 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 Web Clipper extension file

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

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User reviews

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Cyman Forrest (ID: 0000000af6a4cb62) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/30/2022 You're such a genius ! I rellly appreciate it.

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Caroline Brown (ID: 00000074272d3688) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/05/2020 Excellent extension! I use it everyday :)

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Ryan L (ID: 000000243c8a712f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/17/2019 Awesome Chrome Extension, made me so much more productive