Download Filename Encoding

Name: Download Filename Encoding
Rating: 4.7846 (65 reviews)
Author: jingyu9575

By: jingyu9575

Set the character encoding of download filenames.

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Features & Capabilities

The Download Filename Encoding Chrome extension allows users to set the character encoding of download filenames for accurate and readable file names. Legacy websites sometimes lack proper encoding information, causing browsers like Firefox to display garbled or unreadable filenames upon download. This extension addresses this by letting you specify a default encoding (such as GBK for Chinese) and features options to detect UTF-8 and percent encoding for better filename decoding.

Version 2.0 introduces a convenient icon for quick toggling of encoding settings. Configuration is straightforward through the Add-ons Manager, enabling users to customize how downloaded filenames are decoded. This tool requires permission to access all website data solely to modify the filenames at download time; no browsing data is stored or transmitted. Ideal for users facing issues with legacy download filename encodings, this extension improves clarity and organization of saved files.

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Version:

2.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5728640

Creation date:

2017-09-06

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Size:

14.99KB

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Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

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# 3,610 ▲ 23

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#20 in coding keyword 4

#20 in loading keyword 24

#22 in name keyword 17 ▲ 1

#91 in settings keyword 35 ▲ 3

#126 in file keyword 30 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

jingyu9575

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-filename-encoding/

Website:

https://github.com/jingyu9575/download-filename-encoding/issues

User Reviews

Pros

Effectively resolves filename encoding issues, especially for Chinese characters
User-friendly and highly recommended by several users
Addresses problems with downloading files from services like Baidu Netdisk without encountering garbled filenames
Phenomenal solution that has been long-awaited by users facing similar issues

Cons

Firefox's native handling of download file names is inadequate compared to competitors like Chrome
There are persistent issues with encoding that may still require user intervention to resolve
Some users experienced problems specifically with the mobile version of Firefox
The add-on relies on certain settings to work effectively, which might be confusing for less technical users

Recent reviews

How it should work? It doesn't work at all!

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Is Download Filename Encoding Safe?

Risk impact

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Download Filename Encoding requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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Download Filename Encoding has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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