Save As File

Save URL as file instead of open it

Save As File Chrome Extension

Save As File is a simple yet effective Chrome extension that allows you to save URLs directly to your local drive, instead of opening them in a new tab. It functions like the 'Save As...' or 'Save link as...' context menu options, providing you an intuitive way to manage your links. Simply enter the desired URL in the dialog box and download the file instantly.

In its latest version 1.1, a new switch for a bottom downloading bar has been added, enhancing your downloading experience even further. Try Save As File today and streamline your file saving process!

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Manifest V2
Users: 1,000+
-1,000
Rating: 3.14
(7)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-11-19)
Creation date: 2016-11-26
Risk: Low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • downloads.shelf
Size: 32.34K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 27,425 ▼ 5,961
Other rankings
#1949 in Accessibility ▲ 5 #35 in file keyword 92 ▲ 14 #99 in save keyword 29 ▲ 5

User reviews

Work like charm.. Thank you this is very useful to me, struggle with Android restricted file download and browser. I use this in kiwi browser to download direct link from popular videos site
by Dika Satriya, 2025-02-10
broken
by sd di, 2021-03-14
非西文字符发生乱码，例如中文就会乱码
by Jun Ruan, 2019-10-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Save As File requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
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Risk likelihood

Save As File is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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