Open Local Files in Google Chrome™

Name: Open Local Files in Google Chrome™
Rating: 2.53 (17 reviews)
Author: Free Software Extensions

Opening links to local files is prohibited in chrome, but this extension allows you to open them.

As of June 2026, Open Local Files in Google Chrome™ has 4,000 users and a 2.53/5 rating from 17 reviews in the Productivity category.

Free Software Extensions Productivity

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4.0K

4,000

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2.53

17 reviews

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Version

1.0.2

Manifest V3

History

2 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 22, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 22, 2026	4.0K	2.53	17	1.0.2
May 12, 2026	4.0K	2.53	17	1.0.2
Now	4.0K	2.53	17	1.0.2

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: None declared

Screenshots

Open Local Files in Google Chrome™ screenshot 1

About

Using this extension, you'll be able to open local files directly inside Google Chrome?

This is a simple extension which allows you to open files which are on your hard disk etc via
Google Chrome.

To begin using this software, simply install the extension.
Click on the extension icon, go through the "sample.pdf" file to ensure the extension works
correctly for you.

Please note this software is free of charge and we do NOT collect any personal information etc when
you use the software.