Troubleshooting

Extension Not Installing

If the extension fails to install:

• Verify Chrome version is 88 or later
• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Disable conflicting extensions
• Try installing in incognito mode

Extension Not Showing Up

If you can't see the extension icon:

• Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome toolbar
• Find FetchImage in the list and pin it
• Try disabling and re-enabling the extension

Permission Errors

When encountering permission issues:

• Check extension permissions in Chrome settings
• Grant necessary permissions when prompted
• Reset extension permissions if problems persist

Download Failures

If images fail to download:

• Verify internet connection is stable
• Check if download location is accessible
• Ensure sufficient disk space
• Try reducing parallel downloads

Image Detection Issues

When images aren't being detected:

• Refresh the page
• Check if images are dynamically loaded
• Verify image URLs are accessible
• Adjust filter settings

Slow Operation

To improve performance:

• Reduce number of parallel downloads
• Clear extension cache
• Disable unused features
• Adjust memory limits in advanced settings

High Memory Usage

If the extension is using too much memory:

• Reduce cache size in settings
• Process fewer images at once
• Close unused browser tabs
• Restart the browser if needed

Browser Compatibility

FetchImage is compatible with:

• Google Chrome 88+
• Microsoft Edge 88+ (Chromium)
• Brave Browser
• Other Chromium-based browsers

Operating System Issues

System-specific troubleshooting:

• Windows: Check antivirus settings
• macOS: Verify download permissions
• Linux: Check file system permissions

Current Limitations

• Some dynamically loaded images may not be detected immediately
• Certain websites may block image extraction
• Maximum of 1000 images per page for performance reasons
• SVG files may not preview correctly

Workarounds

Temporary solutions for known issues:

• Refresh page after dynamic content loads
• Use browser's developer tools to locate blocked images
• Process large image sets in batches
• Download SVGs individually for better reliability