StretchView

Remove annoying black bars from video
What is StretchView?
StretchView is a convenient and efficient Chrome extension that enhances your viewing experience by removing the unnecessary black bars present in videos. It adjusts the video to perfectly fit your screen, ensuring that you enjoy the content without any distractions or unwanted elements. Use StretchView for seamless, immersive, and optimized video playback on your device.

Extension stats

By: MCISMc
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.29 (129)
Version: 5.4.3 (Last updated: 2020-09-30)
Creation date: 2020-01-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • https://*.askapache.com/*
  • http://*.askapache.com/*
Size: 147.46K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

remove annoying black bars from video to fit your screen

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for YouTube and maintains speed across multiple videos
  • Effective performance on lower-spec hardware like older MacMini
  • User-friendly and helpful for video streaming
Cons
  • High CPU and GPU usage leading to slower performance over time
  • Resolution limitations affecting usability at lower resolutions
Most mentioned
  • Boosts performance for YouTube videos
  • Experiences slowdowns with prolonged use
  • Resolution issues at 1366x768
Recent reviews
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Extension safety

Risk impact

StretchView requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

StretchView has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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