# Save image as Type

> Save image as PNG, JPG or WebP by context menu on image.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `siat`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** D7OM
- **Category:** download-management,bookmarks,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 20,780
- **Weekly downloads:** 697
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (64 ratings)
- **Version:** 20.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2024-11-18
- **Size:** 303 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/siat/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/d7omdev/Save-Image-as-Type](https://github.com/d7omdev/Save-Image-as-Type)

## Description

Save Image as Type makes saving web images simple and fast. This lightweight browser extension adds “Save as PNG / JPG / WebP” options to the right-click context menu so you can export images in your preferred format with a single click. No manual conversion or extra tools required.

Customize the extension by setting a default image type (PNG, JPG, or WebP) in the options so your preferred format is used automatically. Designed for web developers, designers, and anyone who frequently downloads images, it’s fast, minimal, and avoids unnecessary permissions to keep your workflow efficient.

## Rankings

- #508 — Overall
- #10 — Bookmarks
- #33 — Download Management
- #70 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #6 — save
- #9 — image

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `downloads`
- `contextMenus`
- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find the add-on convenient for quickly saving images in different formats, boosting workflow efficiency. However, it frequently fails to truly convert (renaming extensions instead), exhibits inconsistent/broken behavior across devices, offers no quality or save-location controls, and has some UI quirks. Overall sentiment is mixed: useful when it works, but reliability and control issues limit its practicality for regular use.

### Pros

- Converts images to a different format directly from the context menu (PNG/JPG/WebP) rather than just renaming extensions.
- Saves time and streamlines workflow by avoiding manual formatting changes.
- Easy right-click/context menu to pick the desired target format.
- Useful for avoiding WebP/JPEG compatibility issues in some programs.
- Supports multiple target formats, offering flexibility in how images are saved.

### Cons

- Often does not actually convert the image; it only changes the file extension, providing no real format benefits.
- Inconsistent or broken behavior across devices and updates (default format not sticking; issues reappearing over time).
- Quality issues and no option to control output quality (e.g., lower-quality JPEGs; no quality setting).
- No control over save location or file name (files save to an unknown location; prompts for destination are missing).
- UI/UX issues (icon visibility on light themes; minor naming/placement tweaks); some feature requests (e.g., copy to clipboard) indicate missing functionality.

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