Photo Canvas Pro Documentation

Getting Started

Photo Canvas Pro is a Chrome extension that helps you resize and optimize images to meet website upload requirements. This guide will help you get set up and working with the extension in no time.

Installation Steps

1. Download the Photo Canvas Pro extension package from our website.
2. Extract the ZIP file to a folder on your computer.
3. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions.
4. Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle in the top-right corner.
5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder where you extracted the extension.
6. The Photo Canvas Pro icon should now appear in your browser toolbar.

Basic Usage

Using Photo Canvas Pro is simple and straightforward:

The Three-Step Process

1. Upload: Click on the extension icon and upload an image from your computer.
2. Resize: Adjust the size using the percentage slider or preset options.
3. Process: Click "Process Image" to resize and optimize your image.

After processing, you can either download the resized image or use it directly in the current website's file upload field.

Image Resizing

Photo Canvas Pro offers flexible options for resizing your images:

Percentage Slider

The percentage slider allows you to dynamically reduce the image dimensions. The slider ranges from 10% to 90% of the original size.

Preset Options

For quick access, the extension provides preset options:

• Small (25%): Reduces the image to 25% of its original dimensions
• Medium (50%): Reduces the image to 50% of its original dimensions
• Large (75%): Reduces the image to 75% of its original dimensions

Auto-Upload Feature

One of the most powerful features of Photo Canvas Pro is its ability to automatically upload your resized image to the website you're using:

How It Works

1. When you process an image, the extension remembers the last file input field active on the page.
2. After processing, clicking "Use Processed Image" will automatically attempt to insert the resized image into that file input.
3. This eliminates the need to download the image and then manually re-upload it to the website.

Smart Size Detection

Photo Canvas Pro can detect upload size limits on websites and recommend optimal resize settings:

How Size Detection Works

1. The extension monitors for common error messages related to file size limits.
2. When a size limit is detected, the extension will calculate and recommend a resize percentage.
3. You'll see a recommendation message like: "We detected a 2MB size limit. Try 50% resize."

This feature helps you quickly adjust your image to the right size without guesswork or multiple attempts.

Premium Features

The Premium version of Photo Canvas Pro offers several advanced features:

Additional Export Formats

• WebP: Modern format with excellent compression and quality
• PNG: Lossless format ideal for graphics and screenshots
• TIFF: High-quality format for professional work

Batch Processing

Process multiple images at once using the same resize settings, saving you time when working with numerous files.

Enhanced Quality Settings

Fine-tune compression levels and other quality parameters for perfect results every time.

Google Photos Integration

Browse and select images directly from your Google Photos albums without needing to download them first.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with Photo Canvas Pro, try these solutions:

Common Problems and Solutions

Extension Not Working

• Ensure Chrome is updated to the latest version
• Try reinstalling the extension
• Check if there are any conflicting extensions

Auto-Upload Not Working

• Some websites use custom file inputs that may not be compatible
• Try using the download option instead
• Make sure you've allowed the extension to access file inputs

Image Quality Issues

• For higher quality, use a larger percentage in the resize slider
• Consider upgrading to Premium for enhanced quality settings
• Some image types may not resize well (e.g., already highly compressed images)