Save Image As PNG

Adds the "Save Image As PNG" option to the context menu of images.

Save Image As PNG Chrome Extension

Save Image As PNG is a Chrome extension that adds the 'Save Image As PNG' option to the context menu of images. It converts images to PNG format before showing the Save As dialog, making it easier to use the images in various applications and online hosting sites.
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Extension stats

By: Rob W
Users: 300,000+
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-06-03)
Creation date: 2014-06-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • offscreen
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 19.98K

Other platforms

Save Status Videos (v4.6.1)
3.60 (491) 163,258+
Save Image As PNG (v1.0)
1.00 (1) 253
Save Image As PNG (v1.0.2)
5.00 (1) 2,634+
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Extension summary

Converts an image to PNG before showing the Save As dialog.

WebP is a new image format developed by Google. These images are small, but their format is not widely recognized yet. By converting the image to PNG, you will be able to use it in image editing programs, and/or upload it to online image hosting sites such as imgur.

The extension has a low footprint: It does not use any memory or CPU unless you use it by clicking on the context menu option.

Original release date: 3 Augustus 2013.

Update (4 January 2014): If you use Chrome 30 or lower, then you cannot save the image from some web sites (such as the Chrome Web Store). Update to Chrome 31 for an optimal user experience.

Notice (30 June 2014): Chrome 35 on KDE (Linux) has a bug that causes Chrome to crash whenever the Save As dialog is opened by an extension. Downgrade to Chrome 34 or upgrade to Chrome 36 to solve the problem.

Update (2 June 2024): Manifest Version 3 and improved cookie / network partitioning and cache reuse.

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works perfectly on Chrome
  • Used to be fantastic and super helpful
  • Very useful for saving images
  • Fixes issues with webp image formats
  • Works well for users who discovered it from recommendations
Cons
  • Crashes Brave browser and Microsoft Edge
  • No longer works reliably on Brave
  • Does not remember last save location or allow custom locations
  • Recently has issues saving files as text instead of images
  • Inconsistent performance across browsers
Most mentioned
  • Crashes on Brave
  • Used to work perfectly
  • Needs a feature for custom save locations
  • Fixes webp image saving issues
  • Very useful for saving images
User reviews
not always working, found this one that works like a dream https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/save-as-image-converter/pdadeigadaobnnoknpacdmoidalfbeno
by Ohad Aviv, 2024-12-18

life saver
by NotFleapz, 2024-11-16

Thank you :)
by Connie Resch, 2024-11-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Save Image As PNG requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Save Image As PNG has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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