Save image as Type

Save image as PNG, JPG or WebP by context menu on image.

Save Image as Type - Chrome Extension for Image Formatting

"Save Image as Type" is a Chrome extension developed for easy image saving in different formats like PNG, JPG, and WebP; simply by using the context menu. The extension was initially released in 2015 and has been updated since to be compatible with the latest browser versions. The extension has also been migrated to the Chrome extension manifest version 3 for enhanced performance. It fosters an open-source, friendly environment where no user data is collected. The extension does not show any ads and multiple languages are supported.

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Extension stats

By: image4tools

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 3.91

(903)

8 new ratings

Version: 1.2.4 (Last updated: 2023-12-19)

Creation date: 2015-02-07

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

downloads
contextMenus
offscreen
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 111.62K

Email: im*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 454 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#29 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

#3 in save keyword 34

#4 in image keyword 43

#6 in come keyword 45

#42 in format keyword 28 ▲ 6

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Add context menu for images to save image as PNG, JPG or WebP format.

There is an old Save Image As Type 1.0.5 extension created by another developer but cannot run now. I developed this new extension based on the old one.

This extension is open source. No information is collected. No ads. No login or registration. Multiple languages supported.

Release notes:

2015-02-08

First release.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Allows saving images in different formats (PNG, JPG) instead of webp
Very helpful for image downloading
Improves speed optimization on certain websites
Users report it working well on most sites
Life-changing for regular users who frequently download images

Cons

Does not remember the last saved file path, forcing users to navigate every time
Lacks support for GIF images
Some users report it has become non-functional
Inconsistent performance with specific file extensions during saving

Most mentioned

Need for a folder path saving option
Desire for GIF support
Functionality issues mentioned by multiple users
Overall positive experience with the extension's basic functions

User reviews

It doesn't work. It gives me the option, but when I click any of the types, nothing happens. No pop-up saying it didn't work, nothing saying it downloaded, and no source of it anywhere in my computer. It doesn't save and doesn't work.