Overview
Adds options to save images in different formats (PNG, JPG, WEBP and AVIF if available).
Save Image As... Easily save images in your preferred format - PNG, JPG, WEBP, or AVIF! The Problem Ever found the perfect image online, only to discover it's in WEBP format when you try to download it? While WEBP is great for websites (smaller file size, faster loading), it's not always convenient when you need to: Edit the image in older software that doesn't support WEBP Share images with friends or family who use different devices Include images in presentations or documents Print images with the best quality The Solution This extension gives you control over how you save images. With a simple right-click, you can choose to save any image in your preferred format: PNG: Perfect for screenshots, graphics with text, or when you need transparency JPG: Ideal for photographs and when smaller file size matters WEBP: Modern format with excellent compression and quality AVIF: Next-generation format with superior compression (available on supported browsers) How It Works Right-click on any image you want to save Select "Save Image As..." from the context menu Choose your preferred format (PNG, JPG, WEBP, or AVIF) Chrome's save dialog will appear, and your image will be converted on-the-fly No complicated settings, no confusing options - just pick your format and save! Why Choose This Extension? Simple & Straightforward: No technical knowledge required High-Quality Conversion: Preserves image quality when converting Fast & Efficient: Converts images instantly, right in your browser Works Everywhere: Functions on virtually any website Privacy-Friendly: No data collection, no external servers Light on Resources: Minimal memory usage Real User Scenarios Students: Save diagrams, charts, and illustrations from educational websites for your assignments in formats that work with your apps Professionals: Quickly grab images for presentations in formats compatible with your office software Shoppers: Save product images in JPG format for easy sharing or printing Social Media Users: Save content in formats that can be easily posted to different platforms Family Historians: Save old photos you find online in universal formats for your family archives Works In Any Situation Download images from news sites, blogs, and social media Save product pictures from online stores Preserve diagrams and illustrations from educational sites Capture artwork and photos from galleries Convert images that websites force to download as WEBP Permissions Explained This extension only requests the minimum permissions needed to function: Context Menu: To add the "Save Image As..." option when you right-click Downloads: To save the converted image to your computer Active Tab: To access the image you want to convert Scripting: To handle the image conversion process Your privacy matters - this extension doesn't collect any data, doesn't require an account, and doesn't communicate with external servers. Note About Save Locations Chrome always defaults to your Downloads folder when saving files. For faster access to other folders, consider adding bookmarks to frequently used locations in Chrome's file picker dialog. Technical Details (For Those Interested) Requires Chrome 106 or newer Uses HTML Canvas for high-quality image conversion Works with both same-origin and cross-origin images AVIF option only appears if your browser supports AVIF encoding Automatically falls back to PNG if a format isn't supported Credits Originally based on "Save Image as PNG" by Rob Wu, enhanced to support multiple image formats.
Details
- Version1.0.1
- UpdatedMarch 27, 2025
- Offered bypeterbenoit
- Size24.49KiB
- LanguagesEnglish (United States)
- Developer
Email
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- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
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