What is Don't "Accept" image/webp?
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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
- Works as intended and efficiently saves images in original formats like jpg and png.
- Convenient for users who find the webp format frustrating.
- Easy to install and use.
- Helps to avoid unnecessary conversions between formats.
- Doesn't always prevent webp or avif formats from being served.
- Recent version requests suspicious permissions that raise security concerns.
- Some users report it no longer works on specific sites.
- Issues with the webp format.
- Concerns about security and permissions.
- Effectiveness in saving images in original formats.
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Risk impact
Don't "Accept" image/webp requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Don't "Accept" image/webp has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.