# SaveAsUrl

> Save the current URL in file ".url" and take screenshot of visible Tab. To execute the save dialog press hotkey "ctrl-shift-f12".

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/saveasurl](https://chrome-stats.com/d/saveasurl)

## Overview

- **ID:** `saveasurl`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andre
- **Category:** bookmarks,other
- **Daily users:** 20
- **Rating:** 3.57 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-27
- **First published:** 2016-03-05
- **Size:** 19 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/saveasurl/)

## Description

SaveAsUrl is a powerful Firefox add-on that enables you to effortlessly save the current URL as a lightweight InternetShortcut file and capture a screenshot of the visible tab. Simply press the hotkey 'ctrl-shift-f12' to execute the save dialog.

## Rankings

- #24,443 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `downloads`
- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/saveasurl)