Save Text to File

Save Text to File

Save highlighted text to a file on your computer.

What is Save Text to File?
"Save Text to File" is a handy Chrome extension that enables users to save any highlighted text from a webpage directly to their local machine. This might be appended to an existing file, or saved as a new one, and users can even specify the directory. It comes with several features such as date stamping and saving page URL with the text, and the directory selection option upon saving. Ideal for researchers, students, and professionals alike.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.94 (33)
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2021-09-06)
Creation date: 2020-02-03
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • storage
  • notifications
  • activeTab
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 17.90K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Save text from a web page to a file anywhere on your computer.

Highlight some text, right-click and select "Save Text to File".

Text will be saved to a new file or else appended to an existing file, depending on option selections.

Features:

  • Specify any directory to save files on your computer
  • Add date of timestamp to saved file name
  • Various date formats to choose from
  • Save current URL, page title in file
  • Optional directory selection dialog on save

Full install instructions: https://github.com/bobbyrne01/save-text-to-file-chrome/blob/master/doc/installation.md

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Convenient to use
  • Saves time by eliminating the need for notepad or copy-pasting
  • Can manually set the file name in the save dialog
Cons
  • Complicated setup for non-tech users
  • Host app crashes frequently
  • Some compatibility issues with certain extensions
Most mentioned
  • Convenient to use
  • Complicated setup
  • Doesn't work at all
Recent reviews
Davvero comodo, una brillante realizzazione, va bene, complimenti e grazie a bobbyrne. Ciao.
by A Google user, 2018-02-01

Perfect and thanks.
by A Google user, 2023-03-10

Davvero comodo, una brillante realizzazione, va bene, complimenti e grazie a bobbyrne. Ciao.
by A Google user, 2018-02-01
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Safety
Risk impact

Save Text to File is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Save Text to File has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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