BetterViewer

BetterViewer was designed as a replacement for the image viewing mode built into Firefox and Chrome-based web browsers. With BetterViewer you can use various keyboard shortcuts to quickly pan, zoom images, edit and a lot more!

BetterViewer - Enhanced Image Viewer Add-on for Firefox

BetterViewer is a transformative Firefox add-on designed to supersede the integrated image viewing mode in Firefox and Chrome-based browsers. It enhances the user experience with an array of features such as zoom-in/out, rotation, flip, crop, color picker, text extraction from images and more. BetterViewer even allows users to edit images through Photopea, perform a reverse image search using TinEye, and supports QR code scanning. Customize your toolbar and make image viewing more efficient and fun with BetterViewer.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,052
8
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2022-09-14)
Version code: 5458110
Creation date: 2022-02-09
Weekly download count: 56
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • *://*/*
Size: 2.45M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

BetterViewer (v1.0.5)
7,000 4.75 (80)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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
  • Works smoothly and does exactly what it says
  • Great for zooming in on maps and images
  • Highly recommended by users
Cons
  • Dark theme does not match Firefox's default
  • Image cannot fit the entire browser window
  • Photo editor feature is not currently working
  • Lack of a settings button for 'always show details panel'
Most mentioned
  • Smooth performance
  • Need for a dark theme and fit options
  • Request for a photo editor fix
  • Desire for additional settings customization
User reviews


by kubaxius, 2024-10-25
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of BetterViewer. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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