# Multi-Format Viewer

> Multi-Format Viewer is a versatile Firefox extension that enables users to view a wide range of file formats directly within their browser. Whether it's ANSI art, ASCII art, or other text-based formats, this extension provides a seamless viewing expe

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/multi-format-viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/multi-format-viewer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `multi-format-viewer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Noho90
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-20
- **First published:** 2024-03-19
- **Size:** 171 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/multi-format-viewer/)

## Description

Multi-Format Viewer is designed to enhance the browsing experience by allowing users to effortlessly view various file formats without leaving their browser window. With support for ANSI art, ASCII art, and other text-based formats, users can easily preview files directly within Firefox, eliminating the hassle of downloading and opening files with separate applications.

This extension offers a simple and intuitive interface, allowing users to open files with a single click and navigate through them using familiar browser controls. Users can zoom in or out, scroll through files, and customize the viewing experience to suit their preferences.

Multi-Format Viewer is perfect for artists, designers, and enthusiasts who frequently encounter ANSI art, ASCII art, or other text-based files while browsing the web. Whether you're exploring online galleries, reading documentation, or reviewing code snippets, this extension provides a convenient solution for viewing files on the fly.

With Multi-Format Viewer, you can unlock the full potential of your browsing experience and seamlessly interact with a variety of file formats without ever leaving your browser.

## Rankings

- #55,585 — Overall
- #62 — format

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `tabs`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*/*.ans`
- `*://*/*.ansi`
- `*://*/*.bbs`
- `file:///*`

### Content script matches

- ``

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/multi-format-viewer)