LocalGalleryViewerExtension

Allows opening local folders and show containing images in a gallery slideshow

LocalGalleryViewerExtension - Visualize Images from Local Folders

LocalGalleryViewerExtension is a unique chrome add-on designed to turn your local image files into a fullscreen slideshow. It's a powerful webpage that scans any selected local directory, parses the image files in it, and presents them in an engaging format. You can handpick your local folders & directly drop them into the webpage. With Chromecast sharing capability, you can enjoy your local pictures on your HDTV. Furthermore, it comes with customizable features such as hideable controls and adjustable background style of the gallery.

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By: Andreas Meyer

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.80

(162)

Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2014-03-19)

Creation date: 2014-03-19

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 228.35K

Full description: See detailed description

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# 5,713 ▲ 64

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#317 in Art & Design ▲ 3

#7 in gallery keyword 7

#54 in jquery keyword 15 ▲ 1

#101 in folder keyword 13 ▼ 4

#153 in folders keyword 11 ▼ 6

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Ability to display photos on Chromecast device
Fast loading and display of images
Easy to use with a large number of photos

Cons

Does not support AVIF files
Does not rotate images
Missing features like random mode and repeating presentations

Most mentioned

Does not rotate images
Random order of photos
Issues with displaying portrait style pictures

User reviews

I've been searching for years and finally found an extension that has all the features I wanted. I'm so happy. I bless the developer who created it.

신범석 (mercury), 2023-04-17

Works great to watch my pictures on the laptop with the ability to increase the speed of each one. Saw that background could be changed, but don't know how - Help? Thank you for taking the time to make your wonderful program. :) Len

Len Squires, 2021-06-17

it doesn't open avif file

De Xenophobia, 2021-03-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

LocalGalleryViewerExtension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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