What is In-Browser File Viewer?
In-Browser File Viewer is a browser history manager extension for chrome. also, it is docs extension and saving to google drive extension and file downloader extension. it's a free extension , it has 2,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.80 from 5 rated user, last update is 1747 days ago.
What’s new in version 0.1.1?
Note: This extension requires permission "webNavigation" because it has to redirect users when they open a file with a known extension. This shows up as "Browser History" when Chrome installs this extension. This extension will never save any information from your browser or your history.
This is a very simple extension that allows for viewing files inside the web browser, that you normally wouldn't be able to view.
Sometimes you come upon a website hosting to a Microsoft Word file (.docx) that you want to read. But it takes time for the file to download, and for Word to open and browse the file. Using this extension you can view the file right inside Google Chrome WITHOUT downloading the file to your computer. The extension uses Google Docs to view the files. Easy and secure.
You can still download files if you want to. (see screenshot)
The current version of this extension can view the following file-types:
.docx, .doc, .pptx, .ppt, .xlsx, .xlsx, .ai, .eps
How to install In-Browser File Viewer?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of In-Browser File Viewer
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 0.1.1
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
- Author: Alexander Nørup
In-Browser File Viewer Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about in-browser file viewer chrome extension?
33% user give 5-star rating, 67% user give 4-star rating. Read reviews of in-browser file viewer
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with in-browser file viewer chrome extension?
You could find more help information from in-browser file viewer support page.
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How could i contact the developer of in-browser file viewer chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- webNavigation
- tabs
More about manifest_file of in-browser file viewer.
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How could i report abuse of in-browser file viewer chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of in-browser file viewer.
Reviews of in-browser file viewer:
The extension works. It isn't restricted to <a> links like another similar extension, which adds a special button/icon to open supported files in the browser. Instead, it seems to intercept requests and pipe them into the Google Docs viewer. That's the functionality I was looking for. One thing that would have made it better is the ability restrict the extension's functionality to specific file types.
Not bad actually, but need some updates. Some doc just loads and loads but do not open with Google docs. Need to declare privacy practice as well. But good since this extension not seeking all access. Options can be added to click and open as a new tab instead of current tab. Few more file formats can be added.
Useful thing. Only thing missing's rtf support