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Img Wheel Snapper

by ИП Лялюк Александр Мирославович · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Download images with a middle click, even if they are hidden under other elements. Converts WebP to PNG/JPEG.

Users
28
0 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#133K
#111K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 5 Mar 2026

Users

monthly, 7 months
01428Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 28 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 7 months
024Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Img Wheel Snapper

Img Wheel Snapper 🖱️ Save any image with a single middle click – even through popups and overlays Img Wheel Snapper is the ultimate tool for downloading images from any website. Click the mouse wheel (or your preferred combination) on any image – visible or hidden – and it's instantly saved to your Downloads folder. No dialogs, no questions, no hassle. ✨ Key Benefits 🎯 Works Everywhere Through any overlay – Click on popups, menus, tooltips, or transparent divs – the image underneath is always detected All image types – Regular <img> tags AND CSS background images Inside iframes – Works on embedded content from any source Lazy-loaded images – Detects images even if they haven't fully loaded 🔧 Fully Customizable Choose your trigger – Middle click, Shift+Click, Ctrl+Click, or Alt+Click Left or right button – Pick which mouse button works with your modifier keys No conflicts – Your chosen combination is completely blocked from browser defaults 🎨 Smart Format Conversion Convert WebP to PNG/JPEG – Save in the format you actually need Adjustable JPEG quality – Balance file size and image quality (1-100%) Lossless PNG – Perfect for screenshots and graphics Multiple conversion methods – Works even on restrictive sites ⚡ Blazing Fast One-click operation – No right-click menus, no "Save As" dialogs Instant download – Files go straight to your Downloads folder No interruptions – Stay focused on browsing 🛡️ How It Works – The Ultimate CORS Bypass We use a multi-layered strategy to ensure you always get your image in the format you want: Level 1: Direct Page Conversion Attempts to convert the image directly in the page using Canvas Fastest method when supported by the server Level 2: Background Service Worker Fetches the image through our background service Bypasses many CORS restrictions Level 3: Post-Download Conversion (Unique!) If online conversion fails, we download the original file Then convert it locally on your computer Delete the original and save the converted version This works on 100% of websites – no exceptions! This triple-layer approach guarantees that every image you click will be saved in your preferred format, regardless of server restrictions. 📸 Supported Formats Format Use Case Quality Control Original Keep as-is (WebP, JPEG, PNG, GIF, etc.) No conversion PNG Lossless, supports transparency Fixed (lossless) JPEG Smaller files, photos Adjustable 1-100% 🚀 Perfect For Designers – Collecting inspiration, saving reference images Developers – Grabbing assets, testing responsive images Researchers – Saving charts, diagrams, and visual data Everyone – Building collections, saving memories 💡 Why Choose Img Wheel Snapper? Feature Img Wheel Snapper Other Downloaders Works through overlays ✅ Yes ❌ No CSS backgrounds ✅ Yes ❌ No Customizable triggers ✅ Yes ❌ Rarely Format conversion ✅ PNG/JPEG ❌ No Post-download fallback ✅ 100% success ❌ Fails on CORS No dialogs ✅ Yes ❌ Often ask Free & lightweight ✅ Yes ✅ Varies 🔒 Privacy & Permissions No tracking – We don't collect any data No analytics – No third-party scripts Minimal permissions – Only what's necessary: downloads – To save images storage – To remember your settings 📥 Installation Install from Chrome Web Store Click the extension icon to customize your trigger Start saving images with a single click! ❓ FAQ Q: Does it work on Pinterest/Instagram/Behance? A: Yes! Any site with images – even if they use aggressive overlays. Q: What if the site blocks conversion? A: Our post-download fallback guarantees you'll get your converted image. Q: Can I use right-click instead of middle click? A: Absolutely! Choose Shift/Ctrl/Alt + right-click in settings. Q: Does it slow down my browser? A: No – it's lightweight and only activates when you click. 📊 Technical Specifications Aspect Details File size < 100 KB Languages English Permissions Downloads, Storage Compatibility Chrome 88+ Last updated 2024 📝 Version History 1.1 (Current) Added multi-level CORS bypass Post-download conversion fallback PNG/JPEG conversion with quality control Customizable trigger combinations 1.0 Initial release with middle click download Hidden image detection CSS background support 📞 Support Found a bug? [Open an issue] Have a suggestion? We'd love to hear it! Questions? Check the FAQ or contact us Download now and never struggle with saving images again! 🖱️✨

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
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30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+13+86.7%−10.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.15 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
5 Mar 2026
Size
43 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
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Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
downloadsstorage

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