Chrome-Stats extension
SmartUpscale
Disables blur for images shown at integer zoom levels. Useful for 4K-monitor owners.
What is SmartUpscale?
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Summary
Prevents blurring images which have their size in physical pixels an integer number of times larger than their natural size.
The extension may be useful when using high-DPI monitors, including 4K monitors used at OS-level zoom of 200%.
Images are processed once the page is fully loaded, as well as after dynamic changes on the page and on changing browser-level zoom.
Extension’s options allow to limit maximum image zoom that blur should be prevented at, and to disable blur globally if needed.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Supports fractional screen scale factors properly
- Improves sharpness and clarity for pixel art and low-res images on high-res displays
- Eliminates annoying bilinear filtering, for sharper image scaling
- Beneficial for 4K monitor users with system scaling set to 200%
- Enhances the viewing experience on websites with low-resolution graphics
Cons
- May not work equally well on all sites; some may look worse
- Lack of ability to set 'disable blur' for specific sites rather than globally
Most mentioned
- Improves image sharpness and quality at non-standard zoom levels
- Particularly useful for 4K display users
- Handles low-resolution images well on high-resolution screens
- Users desire more control over settings on a per-site basis
- Makes text and icons more readable on Hi-DPI screens
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Safety
Risk impact
SmartUpscale may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
SmartUpscale has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.