# Save as GIF

> Save as GIF is a browser extension designed by Minh Anh Dang that allows you to save GIF images directly to your computer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/save-as-gif](https://chrome-stats.com/d/save-as-gif)

## Overview

- **ID:** `save-as-gif`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BL555
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 1,084
- **Weekly downloads:** 71
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-07
- **First published:** 2025-06-04
- **Size:** 5.44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/save-as-gif/)

## Description

Save as GIF is a browser extension designed by Minh Anh Dang that allows you to save GIF images directly to your computer.

Extension Name: Save as GIF

Description:
Save as GIF is a handy browser extension that allows you to seamlessly save GIF images directly to your computer, automatically converting .webp images to .gif!!!

WARNING:
- Our extension CAN NOT work on Scratch, GIPHY, https://7tv.app/ or GIFs with webp source.

Key Features:
<ul><li>Format Preservation: Save GIFs with confidence, knowing that they will be preserved in their native GIF format.</li><li>One-Click Saving: Streamlined functionality with a simple one-click saving process for quick and efficient GIF downloads.</li><li>Browser Compatibility: Compatible with popular web browsers, providing a consistent experience across platforms.</li><li>User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and user-friendly interface for a hassle-free GIF saving experience.</li><li>Privacy-Focused: Built with user privacy in mind, ensuring a secure and reliable extension.</li></ul>
How to Use:
<ol><li>Install the Save as GIF extension from the Chrome Web Store (or relevant extension store for your browser).</li><li>Browse the web and discover captivating GIFs.</li><li>Click on the GIF Saver icon in your browser toolbar when you find a GIF you'd like to save.</li><li>The saved GIF will be stored in a folder named "SaveAsGif" on your computer, usually in the Downloads directory.</li><li>The storage format is organized by date and page title for easy navigation: "SaveAsGIF/{Image Name}_{PageTitle}"</li></ol>

## Rankings

- #3,147 — Overall
- #2 — gif
- #12 — save
- #54 — sale
- #56 — computer
- #128 — safe

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `downloads`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/save-as-gif)