Save Image As PNG for Google Chrome

Save Image As PNG

Save Image As PNG is a free Chrome add-on developed by Rob W. This handy tool adds the "Save Image As PNG" option to the context menu of images, allowing users to easily convert and save images in the PNG format.

Converting images to PNG format is particularly useful when dealing with WebP images, a relatively new format developed by Google. While WebP images are small in size, they may not be widely recognized by image editing programs or online image hosting sites. By converting the image to PNG, users can ensure compatibility and easily use the images in various applications.

One of the notable advantages of this extension is its low footprint. It does not consume any additional memory or CPU resources unless the user actively utilizes the "Save Image As PNG" option from the context menu.

Please note that if you are using Chrome 30 or lower, you may encounter limitations in saving images from certain websites such as the Chrome Web Store. To ensure an optimal user experience, it is recommended to update to Chrome 31 or higher.

Additionally, there is a known bug in Chrome 35 on KDE (Linux) that causes the browser to crash when opening the Save As dialog through an extension. To avoid this issue, users can either downgrade to Chrome 34 or upgrade to Chrome 36.