Local Image File Viewer

Next and previous buttons for viewing images in local file URLs to browse folders

Local Image File Viewer - Browse Local Images Efficiently

The 'Local Image File Viewer' is a unique Chrome extension designed to simplify the image navigation process in the local file system. Once installed and granted access to file URLs, users can effortlessly browse through images in a specific directory. It also supports fullscreen slideshow viewing and can save images in both PNG and JPG formats. It is a perfect tool for those who frequently operate with image files in local systems.

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By: Sam Larison

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.34

(155)

1 new ratings

Version: 0.0.0.41 (Last updated: 2019-11-26)

Creation date: 2019-11-23

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
webNavigation
storage
<all_urls>

Size: 572.42K

Email: sa*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 5,510 ▲ 48

Other rankings

#106 in Art & Design ▲ 1 #14 in file keyword 92 ▲ #20 in viewer keyword 79 ▲ 3 #34 in image keyword 92 ▼ 3

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Local Image File Viewer (v0.0.0.43)

5.00

(8) 217

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Ever open a file:/// image from your local file system explorer only to find that you want to view the next and previous image in the directory with ease?

Well now you can. Install the extension and visit it's options page for more details about how it works!

chrome-extension://lhlckkgdiojkapplglfeomlkjllphilo/about.html

Note - you have to manually allow access to file URLs once the extension is installed, similar to how you might allow extensions in incognito mode.

Enjoy!

Fullscreen Slideshow Steps:

From options set body CSS to background-color:black;
Consider checking the option to reduce flicker if URL bar matters not
On windows press F11 to enter fullscreen, on mac press Command+Shift+F

( note: version 0.19 contains a bug where the save button will seem to save formats other than PNG. It does not - all files saved with this version are PNGs. Version 0.20 will save JPGs in addition to PNGs. )

User reviews

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Pros

Very simple and easy to use
Works with videos as well
Supports custom formats by typing their extension in the options
Works reliably on various platforms (like Edge)
Seamless and efficient performance

Cons

Zoom functionality can be problematic (issues with space bar and control commands)
Lack of thumbnail view for images
Inability to rotate images properly
Scroll bar visibility in full screen is annoying
Difficulty accessing files from certain directories (like external USB drives)

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