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https://github.com/psparwez/image-downloader

"Simple Chrome extension to download images from any webpage with preview, resolution selection , and format options."
https://github.com/psparwez/image-downloader

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# Image Downloader Extension

πŸ“₯ A simple yet powerful Chrome extension that allows users to download images
from any webpage. With a user-friendly interface, the extension provides a preview of the image and allows
you to select the file type and resolution before downloading.



## πŸš€ Features

⬇️ **Effortless Image Download**: Download the image in your preferred format with just one click.
✨ **Image Preview**: Displays a preview of the first image found on the current webpage.
🎬 **YouTube Thumbnail Download**: Automatically detects YouTube URLs and allows you to select different resolutions for the thumbnail (e.g., 1080p, 720p).
πŸ”§ **Multiple Resolution Options**: Choose from a variety of resolution options for images .
πŸ–ΌοΈ **File Type Selection**: Choose from different file formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG, WebP) before downloading.
πŸ’‘ **Support for Various Image Sources**: Works with most webpages containing images, including blogs, news sites, and more.
🌐 **Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and Other Platforms**: If a video is detected, you can download the corresponding thumbnail image in your preferred resolution.

## Installation

πŸ”§ **Steps to install**:

1. Clone or download this repository to your local machine.
2. Open **Google Chrome** and go to `chrome://extensions/`.
3. Enable **Developer mode** (toggle switch at the top right).
4. Click on **Load unpacked** and select the folder where you cloned or extracted the extension files.
5. The extension will now appear in your browser’s extension bar.

## Usage

πŸ–±οΈ **How to use**:
1. Click on the extension icon in the toolbar to open the popup.
2. You can:
- Enter any URL (including YouTube) in the input field to load an image.
- Select the desired file type for download (e.g., JPEG, PNG).
- Click **Download** to save the image.
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## FAQ

**Q: What formats are supported for image downloads?**
A: The extension supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and other common formats. For YouTube thumbnails, it offers various sizes like 1080p, 720p, and 480p.

**Q: Can I download multiple images at once?**
A: Currently, the extension is designed for one image at a time, but future updates may support batch downloads.

## 🀝 **Contributing**:

Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request if you would like to contribute to this project. We welcome new features, bug fixes, and improvements!

### Steps to contribute:

1. **Fork** the repository.
2. **Create a new branch** (`git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name`).
3. Make your changes.
4. **Push** to the branch (`git push origin feature/your-feature-name`).
5. Open a **pull request**.

## License

πŸ“œ[LICENSE](https://github.com/psparwez/image-downloader?tab=MIT-1-ov-file#readme)

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