Save Image As PNG

Name: Save Image As PNG
Rating: 3.976063829787234 (376 reviews)
Author: Rob W

By: Rob W

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

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Save Image As PNG is a lightweight Chrome extension that adds a convenient "Save Image As PNG" option to the right-click context menu on images. This feature converts images, including WebP format, to PNG before saving, ensuring compatibility with various image editing programs and online hosting platforms like Imgur.

Designed to be efficient, the extension uses minimal system resources by activating only when you select the option. Originally released in 2013, it has been updated to support Manifest Version 3 and improved cache and cookie handling, enhancing performance and security. Whether working with modern or legacy Chrome versions, this tool simplifies the process of saving images as PNG files seamlessly.

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By:

Rob W

Users:

400,000

Rating:

3.98

(376)

Version:

1.0.3 Last updated: 2024-06-03

Creation date:

2014-06-30

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
downloads
offscreen
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

19.51KB

Email:

ro*****@robwu.nl

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-19

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Ranking

# 700 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#278 in Art & Design ▲ 2

#4 in image keyword 73 ▲ 1

#6 in save keyword 75 ▼ 1

#39 in format keyword 14 ▲ 4

#48 in user experience keyword 41 ▲ 3

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Save Image As PNG (v1.0.2)

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User reviews

Users appreciate that the Save Image As PNG extension reliably converts WebP images to PNG in a simple, ad-free manner across multiple browsers. It is considered a lifesaver by many frustrated with Google's image format choices. However, common complaints include its failure to remember the previously saved folder, resulting in defaulting to the Downloads folder, possible significant increase in file size after conversion, occasional issues saving images properly, and lack of filename preservation. Despite minor annoyances like rating pop-ups, the extension is widely recommended for its core functionality.

Pros

Effectively converts images to PNG format, bypassing Google's WebP format.
Simple and easy to use, with no ads or payment requirements.
Works reliably across different browsers including Opera GX.
Valued by users as a lifesaver for saving images in usable formats.
Maintains functionality consistently without bugs for most users.

Cons

Does not remember the last folder saved to, always defaults to Downloads folder.
File sizes can become significantly larger when converted to PNG.
Some users report it occasionally doesn't work or returns the original WebP format.
Produces a generic filename ('image.png') instead of preserving original filenames.
Some annoyance caused by pop-up requests for ratings on each tab open.

Recent reviews

Works like it should. But it would be great if you could make it so that it remembers the last Folder i saved to, instead of always going back to the regular Download Folder

S.*****, 2025-07-08

nice

Ra*****, 2025-07-05

they NEED to scalp whoever invented webp files 😂😂 thank you for making this

Ct*****, 2025-07-04

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Extension safety

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

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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