Load GIFs faster with gfycat

Name: Load GIFs faster with gfycat
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Shane Afsar

This lightweight extension simply adds a right-click context menu item for opening optimized GIFs with gfycat.com.

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The "Load GIFs faster with gfycat" Chrome extension enhances your browsing experience by allowing quicker loading of animated GIFs. Animated GIFs often load slowly due to their large file sizes. This lightweight extension adds a convenient right-click context menu item on images and links, enabling you to open GIFs directly through gfycat.com. Gfycat optimizes GIFs by converting them into efficient HTML5 video formats, reducing load times and improving playback.

By simply right-clicking a GIF or its link and selecting the provided option, you can view a smoother, faster-loading version of the animation in a new tab powered by gfycat.com/fetch. This unofficial extension requires no complex setup and integrates seamlessly into your browsing workflow, making it an essential tool for anyone frequently interacting with animated GIF content online.

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1.0 Last updated: 2014-05-12

Creation date:

2014-05-11

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Permissions:

contextMenus

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16.14KB

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Chrome Web Store

Updated:

15 hours ago

Ranking

# 78,286 ▲ 2,965

Other rankings

#28965 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 40 #61 in loading keyword 24 ▼ 23 #100 in gif keyword 29 ▼ 15

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Load GIFs faster with gfycat does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Load GIFs faster with gfycat is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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