Drive Slideshow

Use your photos in Google Drive for a slideshow.

Drive Slideshow - Chrome Extension for Google Drive Photos

Drive Slideshow is a handy Chrome extension developed for the purpose of creating slideshows using images stored in your Google Drive. The extension replicates the functionality of the Windows XP photo screensaver, utilizing the image's parent folder as a title for added context. It's a quick and simple solution for those wanting to easily access and display their Google Drive photos in a stylish slideshow manner.

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By: pkulak

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 2.04

(25)

Version: 1.0.9 (Last updated: 2014-04-06)

Creation date: 2014-04-05

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

identity
idle

Size: 42.00K

Ranking

# 15,048 ▲ 1,180

Other rankings

#402 in Art & Design ▼ 2

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Extension summary

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I quick app I made to replicate the WinXP photos screensaver for my dad. It uses the enclosing folder of the image as a title.

Source is on github: https://github.com/pkulak/drive-slideshow

User reviews

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Pros

Great idea, well executed.
Works really well with Google Drive Photos.

Cons

No options to select photos or albums.
Lacks customization features.
Can't control slideshow (pause, back, forward).
Displays all pictures without selection.

Most mentioned

No ability to select specific photos or folders.
Limited control over slideshow features.
App is blocked for accessing sensitive information.

User reviews

All I get is this... "This app is blocked This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access." Beware of this extension, there does not seem to be any way to remove this.