Open Local Files in Google Chrome™

Opening links to local files is prohibited in chrome, but this extension allows you to open them.

What is Open Local Files in Google Chrome™?

Open Local Files in Google Chrome™ is an easy-to-use tool that simplifies your browsing experience. It lets you open files stored on your hard disk directly in Chrome, thereby eliminating the need for external programs. To use this, just install, click the extension icon, and open any local file to verify. This helps users integrate their offline and online activities more seamlessly. Moreover, the application respects user privacy and is completely free to use.

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Extension stats

By: Free Software Extensions

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 4,000+ ▲ 1,000

Rating: 2.43 (14)

Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-10-16)

Creation date: 2021-11-09

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 1.39M

Email: ar*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 16448 ▲ 2101

Other rankings

#3989 in Tools ▼ 1 #12 in file keyword 49 ▲ 4 #284 in software keyword 23 ▲

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Extension summary

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Using this extension, you'll be able to open local files directly inside Google Chrome?

This is a simple extension which allows you to open files which are on your hard disk etc via Google Chrome.

To begin using this software, simply install the extension. Click on the extension icon, go through the "sample.pdf" file to ensure the extension works correctly for you.

Please note this software is free of charge and we do NOT collect any personal information etc when you use the software.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to install
Simple interface

Cons

Does not work as intended
No guidance on usage
Only opens a test page
Inaccessible local files
Limited support across different operating systems

Most mentioned

Does not open local files
Only shows a test page
Lack of usage instructions
Issues on Linux
Compatibility concerns with Mac OSX

User reviews

excellent tool

Babayaga Nrda, 2024-07-28

не работает. ни на тестовых данных ни на реальных. все по инструкции

Иван Шипилов, 2024-02-11

This "open local files" extension, as far as I can tell, is useless. It doesn't add any new button or menu that allows me to browse and open a file. The text that it shows after installation doesn't provide any guidance on how to actually use the tool to open any file other than the example. This is basic functionality that every browser should support.