Scrub through animated images (WebP, GIF, AVIF, APNG) like a video
Users
351
+64 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#51K
#43K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 18 Feb 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:351 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Animated Image Controls - Scrub through animated WebP, GIF, AVIF, APNG
Take full control of animated images on the web!
Animated Image Controls gives you video-player-like power over animated image formats.
🚀 Key Features:
• Universal Support: Works with all modern animated formats including GIF, WebP, AVIF, and APNG.
• Scrub Through Frames: Use the slider to move back and forth through the animation timeline, just like a video player.
• Frame-by-Frame Inspection: See the exact frame count (e.g., "Frame 12 / 45") and pinpoint specific details.
• Play/Pause Toggle: Instantly stop an animation or resume it at your own pace.
• Non-Intrusive Design: The extension stays out of your way. A small "Show controls" button appears only when you hover over a supported animated image.
• Modern Performance: Built using the native ImageDecoder API for smooth, efficient, and color-accurate rendering without heavy resource usage.
🎯 Perfect For:
• Designers & Developers: Inspect animation frames and timing details.
• Meme Enthusiasts: Find that perfect reaction frame.
• Accessibility: Pause distracting or rapid animations to improve reading focus.
🔒 Privacy Focused:
This extension runs entirely within your browser. It does not track your browsing history or send personal data to any external servers.
How to Use:
1. Hover your mouse over any animated image.
2. Click the "Show controls" button that appears in the corner.
3. Use the toolbar to pause, play, or scrub through the animation!
Take control of the web's moving images today with Animated Image Controls!
Growth
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Users
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Rating
7 days
+9
+2.6%
0
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30 days
+64
+22.3%
+1
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6 months
+288
+457.1%
+4
+5.00
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