What is Maximize Flash?

Maximize Flash is a Chrome extension developed by Scott Glajch, and its main feature is "Make a flash video use as much screen size as the tab it's in and the aspect ratio allows, without causing the video to reload.".

Extension Screenshots

Download Maximize Flash Extension CRX File

Download Maximize Flash extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

Log feature requests and issues at https://github.com/glajchs/maximize-flash-chrome/issues

Version 1.3
- Make a special case for youtube HTML5 videos to expand the player controls as well. Youtube uses a separate div for HTML5 player controls and the actual video.

Version 1.2
- Fix a bug where the maximize/restore icon sometimes goes away after changing pages.
- Maximized videos after that stick around after page navigation (youtube) can now be restored by clicking on the maximize/restore icon.

Version 1.1.1
- Reduce footprint by using minified jquery.
- Update to the latest jquery.important plugin.

Version 1.1
- Add support for HTML5

Extension Basic Information

Name	Maximize Flash
ID	chihjmmmhbapnhemoopibkekbojilhge
Official URL	https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/maximize-flash/chihjmmmhbapnhemoopibkekbojilhge
Description	Make a flash video use as much screen size as the tab it's in and the aspect ratio allows, without causing the video to reload.
File Size	71.66 KB
Installation Count	4,891
Current Version	1.3
Last Updated	2014-04-24
Publish Date	2014-04-24
Rating	4.12/5 Total 112 Ratings
Developer	Scott Glajch
Payment Type	free
Extension Website	https://github.com/glajchs/maximize-flash-chrome
Help Page URL	https://github.com/glajchs/maximize-flash-chrome/issues
Supported Languages	en
manifest.json
{ "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Maximize Flash", "version": "1.3", "description": "Make a flash video use as much screen size as the tab it's in and the aspect ratio allows, without causing the video to reload.", "author": "Scott Glajch", "background": { "scripts": [ "lodash.min.js", "background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "jquery-1.11.0.min.js", "jquery.important.js", "lodash.min.js", "maximize_flash.js" ], "all_frames": true } ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'", "page_action": { "default_icon": "maximizeFlash.png", "default_title": "Maximize Flash" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ] }