Local Image File Viewer

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

What is Local Image File Viewer?

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

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Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.34 (155)

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

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 5939 ▼ 102

Other rankings

#76 in Art & Design #21 in file keyword 49 ▲ 2 #24 in viewer keyword 76 #91 in image keyword 75 ▼ 5

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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!

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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

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Simple and easy to use
Works with videos
Supports custom formats
Works well for casting local images

Cons

No thumbnail file view
Scroll for next/previous image doesn't work for some users
Issues with zoom and scroll controls

Most mentioned

Works well for casting local images
Simple and easy to use
Supports custom formats

Recent reviews

Elliott Hansen, 2023-12-03

how do I open it!!!!

Jude Eads, 2024-03-25

wish there was a thumbnail file view and scroll for going to next or previous image!

RJ, 2023-02-18

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Safety

Risk impact

Local Image File Viewer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Local Image File Viewer if you trust the publisher.