Dezoomify

Detect zoomable images in web pages and download them with dezoomify.

Dezoomify - Download Zoomable Images from Various Websites

"Dezoomify" is a Firefox add-on that detects zoomable images in various web pages and lets you download them using an underlying technology called dezoomify. The add-on works by intercepting network requests made by websites, then finding zoomable images by matching request addresses against known patterns. Just open a zoomable image, click the magnifying glass icon in the address bar, and download. It supports a variety of popular websites and zoomable image technologies.

Add-on stats

Users: 2,713
-39
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-08-12)
Creation date: 2020-01-03
Weekly download count: 73
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 3.76M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Dezoomify (v1.0.1)
4.91 (33) 10,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This browser extension detects zoomable images in web pages and allows you to download them with dezoomify.

Just install the extension, open a zoomable image in your browser, click the magnifying glass icon in the address bar, and you'll be able to download the image.

This add-on works by intercepting network requests made by websites. It then searches for zoomable images in them by matching the requested addresses against a set of known patterns. When a zoomable image is found, it adds a small button in your address bar that allows you to download the image with dezoomify.

For more information about dezoomify, see: https://github.com/lovasoa/dezoomify

We also have a video tutorial demonstrating the use of the extension: https://youtu.be/qOqWgCgfQBw

This addon is a free software. See its source code at: https://github.com/lovasoa/dezoomify-extension/

The list of supported websites includes but is not limited to :

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Extremely useful for extracting high-resolution images from websites without direct download links.
  • Saves users a lot of hassle compared to manual methods.
  • Underrated add-on that performs effectively and meets expectations.
  • Supports archival work by accessing out-of-copyright imagery.
Cons
  • Occasionally fails to capture entire images, leaving black squares or missing chunks.
  • Can be unreliable in certain situations.
Most mentioned
  • Saves time and effort in obtaining images.
  • Useful in educational and archival contexts.
  • Compensates for the limitations of other add-ons.
User reviews
by RazorCMV, 2024-12-18

by gpan171a, 2024-11-17

As I desperately needed this photo to extract the Intel 1103 DRAM die photo at a high resolution so I can teach my students, this extension was a godsend when a website is silly enough to not provide a direct download link.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Dezoomify requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Dezoomify has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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