Path Converter

Convert and open UNC Windows to SMB paths for OSX

Path Converter - Change UNC Windows to SMB Paths

"Path Converter" is a unique Chrome extension that enables the user to convert UNC (PC) paths to SMB (OSX/*NIX) paths directly from Chrome. It provides the functionality to copy both paths and filenames to the clipboard for convenient usage in emails. It additionally allows opening the link in Finder or Explorer. It proficiently manages the scenario involving spaces.

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By: micah.topping

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.50

(8)

Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2015-04-09)

Creation date: 2015-04-08

Permissions:

clipboardWrite

Size: 87.39K

Full description: See detailed description

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# 25,205 ▼ 40

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#23794 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 686 #159 in convert keyword 31 ▲ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

Maybe I am using this wrong (not sure how since it is only a 2-step process) but every path I put in the converter comes back with messed up file name spaces. It is completely un-usable

Melanie Bookstaver, 2020-03-05

Super useful.

Dylan Pardue, 2018-03-06

Awesome sauce

Marquis W, 2015-06-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Path Converter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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