JPEG XL Viewer

Displays JPEG XL images.

JPEG XL Viewer - Chrome Extension

JPEG XL Viewer is a Chrome extension enabling seamless view of JPEG XL images. As JPEG XL, an ultra-efficient image format is yet to gain browser support, this tool allows users to load JPEG XL images without complications. It supports images with both lossy and lossless encodings. The format is lauded to allow smaller image sizes than any other format available in browsers to date. This extension emerges as an essential tool till JPEG XL receives ubiquitous browser compatibility.

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Extension stats

By: zamfofex

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.48

(25)

Version: 0.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-03)

Creation date: 2023-01-02

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 393.22K

Email: za*****@twdb.moe

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 16,092 ▲ 11

Other rankings

#227 in Art & Design ▲ 3 #16 in viewer keyword 19 ▲ 8 #92 in format keyword 28 ▲ 14 #219 in support keyword 39 ▲ 49

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Generally works for static images
Adds JPEG XL support to chrome and edge
Helps with newer image formats

Cons

Only supports static images, no alpha transparency or wide gamut
Animated images are decoded as static
Issues with some specific websites causing images to break

Most mentioned

Lack of native support for JPEG XL in Chrome
Functionality is limited compared to expectations
Need for native support pushed by users

User reviews

As others mentioned, it works for static images only with no alpha transparency or wide gamut. Additionally, the description wrongly states that the JPEG-XL format "has been created by Google". It's the opposite - the format was developed by the independent JPEG group while Google actively fights it to promote own AVIF format.

Kacper Rucinski, 2025-02-22

Worked before but checking https://jpegxl.info/resources/jpeg-xl-test-page.html I just get it saying the browser doesn't support it.

Alexander Faulkner, 2025-02-11

Nice, generally works. Animated images are decoded as static. HDR input and HDR output are not supported correctly. Now sure whether it is the extension or the API limitation.

Evgeny Grin, 2024-08-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

JPEG XL Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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