Don't "Accept" image/webp

Don't "Accept" image/webp

This extension removes image/webp and/or image/avif from the list of formats Firefox tells sites that it accepts. That discourages many servers from replacing JPEG and PNG images with WebP/AVIF. (But some may send them anyway; they aren't blocked.)

What is Don't "Accept" image/webp?
'Don't "Accept" image/webp' is a Firefox extension that alters your browser's request headers to remove acceptance of WebP and AVIF formats. As a result, websites are more likely to deliver images in JPEG and PNG formats although it doesn't block any format. This add-on includes potential conflict resolutions with other extensions and provides options for specific sites to be exempted.
Merlin
Stats
Version: 0.9 (Last updated: 2023-11-08)
Creation date: 2020-06-17
Weekly download count: 288
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • management
Size: 17.31K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Firefox usually sends websites an indicator that it can handle WebP-format and AVIF-format images, and this may encourage sites to send images in those formats. This extension strips out one or both indicators from requests (more specifically, the Accept header) so sites are more likely to send JPEG and PNG format images.

Due to reported problems, Version 0.8 adds the option to exempt a site, and Patreon is exempted by default.

Version 0.9 automatically exempts Reddit images if you're running the "Load Reddit Images Directly" extension to resolve a conflict between the two. Please let me know if you discover any other extension conflicts.

Notes:

(1) Although broad permission is needed for this extension to modify the Accept header, no data is read from requests, responses, or web pages.

(2) This extension monitors and edits request headers using the onBeforeSendHeaders API. There is a possibility of a conflict with other extensions that use the same API, which can lead to inconsistent results for both extensions.

(3) Version 0.9 now checks whether to have conflicting extensions involved (currently only "Load Reddit Images Directly").

Note: since Firefox 68, users cannot directly edit the network.http.accept.default preference, so if you found an old solution of removing image/webp from that preference, you've found the right new workaround.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Saves images in original jpg or png format
  • Makes saving images easier
  • Useful for copying images from Reddit to WhatsApp
Cons
  • Some users reported bugs or issues with the add-on
  • Security concerns about permissions and data collection
Most mentioned
  • Saves images in original jpg or png format
  • Useful for copying images from Reddit to WhatsApp
  • Security concerns about permissions and data collection
Recent reviews
Works great so far!
by Alive, 2024-04-28

Fantastic! Does what it's supposed to and doesn't get in the way.
by Stephen, 2024-04-20

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Safety
Risk impact

Don't "Accept" image/webp is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Don't "Accept" image/webp if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Don't "Accept" image/webp is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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