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Local Image File Viewer Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: lhlckkgdiojkapplglfeomlkjllphilo

This extension allows users to view images stored locally on their computer by enabling navigation buttons (next/previous) within the browser. It requires the user to manually grant Chrome permission to access file URLs to function.

Developer:Sam Larison
Version:0.0.1.3
Size:630KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

10K+

Rating

★ 4.4

156 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a lightweight utility for navigating local file system images directly in Chrome. It targets users frustrated by the limitations of default browser or system image viewers, offering a simple interface to browse directories.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose file system utility extension.

Review-backed pain points

Many users report confusion regarding the 'file access' permissions required to launch the tool, leading to claims that the extension does not work.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of image rotation functionality, inability to delete files from the interface, and requests for custom background color options.

Tags
Image ViewerFile BrowserLocal FilesUtility
Target users

- Chromebook users

- Local file system power users

- Photography enthusiasts viewing RAW/JPEG files

Primary use cases

- Browsing local image directories

- Viewing local files in Chrome

- Slideshow presentation of local folders

Positive themes

- Faster performance than default system viewers

- Useful for managing large RAW files

- Good for Chromebook workflows

Negative themes

- Difficulty finding how to launch/use the tool

- Inconsistent performance across different OS environments

- Bugs related to zooming and navigation

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None; the extension is free to use.

Evidence boundary: Data is based on user feedback regarding installation configuration and usability hurdles on ChromeOS and desktop platforms. Reviews span a long timeframe (2014-2024), meaning some feedback may relate to older versions of the extension or deprecated browser behaviors.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Users express frustration with lack of onboarding, as the extension requires manual browser setting changes to function.

Reliability

Some users report intermittent performance issues, such as missing navigation elements and zooming bugs on specific versions.

Privacy

None observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 0.0.1.3

- Size: 630KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

chrome local image vieweropen local files in chromeview images in folder chrome

Comparison

alternative to chromebook gallery appbrowser file viewer

Problem

how to open local files in chromeextension not working on file urls

Alternative

chrome image gallery extension

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Screenshots

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Links

Privacy policy: http://vidsbee.com/ColorPick/Privacy/

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