Merlin
Image Max URL

Image Max URL

Finds larger/original versions of images (supporting 9200+ websites), including a powerful image popup feature

What is Image Max URL?
"Image Max URL" is a versatile Firefox add-on designed to help users effortlessly locate larger or original versions of images across the web. Supporting over 9200 websites with 5200 rules, it includes features like auto redirection to larger images, customizable pop-up previews, and image gallery detection. With over 300 configurable options, it boosts image browsing without the need for reverse searches.
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By: qsniyg
Users: 3,577 ▲ 31
Rating: 4.69 (95)
Version: 2024.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)
Creation date: 2018-10-11
Weekly download count: 75
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.10M
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# 1491 ▼ 10
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Summary
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Image Max URL helps you find larger or original versions of images for currently ~9200 websites (using ~5200 individual rules).

It also supports many generic engines, which means it can work for almost any website, even if it's not explicitly supported by the extension.

It contains the following features, each of which can be toggled and customized to a significant extent. There are over 300 options.

  • Redirect images opened in a new tab to their larger version (if one is found)
  • A highly configurable image popup can be opened by a keybinding (Shift+Alt+I by default), hovering your mouse over an image, or through a right-click menu item
    • It automatically detects image galleries, and will let you browse through them with the pop-up
  • Images on a page can optionally be replaced to their larger versions (e.g. to use with extensions that download all images on a page)
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Some of the websites it supports includes (full list):

  • Social media websites (incl. Instagram, Patreon, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, Tumblr, VK, VSCO, Weibo, YouTube)
  • News websites (incl. BBC, Daily Mirror, Huffington Post, The Guardian, The Independent, Vogue)
  • Generic image hosting engines (incl. Cloudinary, Drupal, Imgix, MediaWiki, Wordpress)
  • Image hosting services (incl. 500px, Imgur, Flickr, DeviantArt, Pixiv, SmugMug)
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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
  • Whitelist feature request to choose sites where the extension can work
  • Strong options and good functionality when working
  • Gallery save feature is appreciated
  • Was reliable and useful before issues arose
Cons
  • Unreliable functionality, with inconsistent behavior on specific sites like DeviantArt
  • Doesn't work or breaks with certain sites and media types, such as Instagram stories videos and .mp4 files
  • Lacks the convenience of a copy to clipboard feature
  • Issues with loading images, popups, and saving videos
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues with DeviantArt and Instagram
  • Desire for a more consistent and reliable experience
  • Requests for additional features such as a Whitelist and better clipboard support
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 17602617, 2024-03-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Image Max URL 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 Image Max URL if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Image Max URL is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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