Google Docs Image Viewer

Free your embedded Google Docs images!
What is Google Docs Image Viewer?
"Google Docs Image Viewer" is a Chrome extension that makes embedded images in Google Docs easily accessible. If you have ever struggled to retrieve your original embedded images, struggled to view fine details in large embedded flows, or wanted to share an embedded diagram, this extension has you covered. Simply hover over the image and click the icon to view the full-size image in a new tab.

Extension stats

By: Gino
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.82 (11)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2019-04-09)
Creation date: 2019-04-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 6.68K

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Extension summary

Hover over any Google Docs embedded image to see the full size source in a new tab.

Does this sound like you? • I need the original image I embedded a while ago. It's right here, why can't I have it!? • My designer embedded a huge flow in this doc but I left my microscope at home and can't read anything. (I'm a designer fyi) • Janice in Accounting made an awesome diagram and I want to steal it for my own glory. Can i haz?

If you're frustrated with embedded images locked away in Google Docs then this chrome extension is for you! Simply hover over any image and you'll see an icon in the bottom right corner that links to the full size source image in a new tab.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Saves time extracting images from Google Docs.
  • Allows users to view, zoom, and download images easily.
  • Breaks free from the limitations of Google Docs when interacting with images.
  • Highly appreciated functionality that is not a built-in feature.
Cons
  • Many users report that the extension does not work consistently.
  • Issues with the 'expand' button not appearing or being unresponsive.
  • Problems with images having links applied that prevent the functionality of the extension.
  • Multiple reports of bugs and requests for support.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work.
  • No button appears on hover.
  • Opens with 'about:blank' before displaying the correct image.
  • Expand button issues with linked images.
  • Saved time in extracting images.
Recent reviews
does not work
by Abderrahman Fodili, 2024-09-30

No button appears on hover.
by Paul Cernek, 2022-08-30

it doesn't work
by omar errabaany, 2022-07-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Docs Image Viewer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Docs Image Viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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