# Image Resizer

> Drag and hold to resize most images on the web!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/image-resizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/image-resizer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `image-resizer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eliot van Uytfanghe
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 755
- **Weekly downloads:** 11
- **Rating:** 3.38 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-31
- **First published:** 2012-02-15
- **Size:** 82 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/image-resizer/)
- **Website:** [http://eliotvu.com/](http://eliotvu.com/)

## Description

Image Resizer is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you easily resize most images on any website. Simply drag while holding the right mouse button to increase or decrease image size, or click to restore the original dimensions. It includes additional controls like holding CTRL to disable dragging and using the mouse wheel while holding RMB to zoom in and out for a flexible user experience. Though highly compatible, some specific sites and popups may limit functionality. The extension encourages customization and contributions through its GitHub repository. Perfect for users wanting quick, intuitive image resizing without leaving the browser.

## Rankings

- #3,893 — Overall
- #217 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #4 — resize
- #21 — hold
- #34 — size
- #37 — image

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Simple customization options
- Easy to use
- Works well on many images

### Cons

- Does not work with images embedded in frames (e.g., Facebook)
- Some images (like those from Twitter) do not resize properly
- Issues with right-click context menu

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/image-resizer)