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Rename File Extension on Upload

by jamison.moore Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Changes specific file extensions to .txt before upload on user-approved sites.

Users
67
βˆ’1 in 30 days
Rating
1.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#98K
#82K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 1 Apr 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
04896Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 67 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Rename File Extension on Upload

Websites Acting Picky About File Types? Fight Back with the Rename File Extension on Upload extension! ✊ You crafted the perfect code (.js, .ts), tweaked that config (.yaml, .cfg), or saved essential logs (.log), but NOOOO! The website throws a digital tantrum: "ONLY .TXT FILES ALLOWED!" 😩 Don't let stubborn upload forms dictate your file life! Rename File Extension on Upload is your sneaky sidekick. It intercepts those files right before they leave your browser and whispers sweet .txt nothings into their names. ✨ Poof! ✨ The website is none the wiser, and your upload sails through. How the Magic Happens: You Make the Hit List: Head to Options and tell the Renamer which pesky extensions need a .txt disguise (no dots needed!). Grant Site Access: Visit the picky website, click the Renamer's icon, and hit "Enable on This Site". You're the boss – it only works where you say so! Upload Like Normal: Select your .ts, .log, or other text-based file. Instant Makeover: The Renamer swaps the extension to .txt in a flash, locally in your browser. Your original file is untouched! Awesome Perks: βœ… You Control the List: Rename only the extensions that annoy you. πŸ”’ Site-Specific Action: Enable the magic only on the websites you choose via the popup. πŸš€ "Rename EVERYTHING" Mode: Feeling bold? A toggle lets you slap a .txt ending on any file you upload (use with gusto, or caution!). πŸ‘€ Manage Permissions: Easily see and revoke access for sites in the Options page. In a Nutshell: This extension monitors file selection events on configured websites. When a file is selected for upload, it checks if the file's extension matches your predefined list (or if the "Rename All" option is active). If a match occurs, it creates a modified version of the file object locally with a .txt extension before the browser processes the upload, effectively bypassing website restrictions without altering your original file.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 daysβˆ’1βˆ’1.5%00.00
30 daysβˆ’1βˆ’1.5%00.00
6 monthsβˆ’31βˆ’31.6%00.00
1 yearβˆ’13βˆ’16.2%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Rename File Extension on Upload appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
upload#86βˆ’43

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.031 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
31 Mar 2025
Size
168 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
pajphninhjlnhlkmcpjpjhncindbcmna

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
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