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: 3.92

(959)

6 new ratings

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

Creation date: 2015-02-07

Permissions:

downloads
contextMenus
offscreen
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 111.62K

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

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 359 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#24 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1

#2 in image keyword 70

#3 in save keyword 78

#5 in come keyword 11

#25 in format keyword 18 ▲ 6

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Save image as Type (v1.2.4)

40,401+ 3.60

(34)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well for saving images
Life-saving functionality for dealing with image formats like WEBP
Super useful for work/regular use
Easy to install and use
Effective against WEBP conversion issues

Cons

Does not work with WEBP images
Needs the option to remember the last save location
Occasionally stops functioning and requires reinstallation
PNG to JPG conversions sometimes create a black background
Has messages indicating potential malware

Most mentioned

Issues with saving WEBP images
Desire for the feature to remember last save location
Occasional loss of functionality
Concern about malware warnings
Conversion issues with PNG and JPG backgrounds

User reviews

I really love this extension, more and more websites wants us to save images as webp, and that is really annoying. Having this handy in the menu is just great. One suggestion, would it be possible to add a setting to where I save my images?

Michal Rudbeck-Rønne, 2025-03-09

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHY cant this stupid addon NO ANIMATED GIF, AS WEBP IS A GIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marcus von Jahn, 2025-03-07

Amazing finally something that is easier than using online converters or using photoshop The only problem with me is every time I save an image the default location is the downloads tab and I would highly appreciate if they make it the last location I saved in (instead of always going to the location I want manually or use the shortcuts/pinned to select the folder I want)

Mahmoud Abdellatif, 2025-03-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Save image as Type requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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