Overview

Save Image As Type is a browser extension that converts web images to different formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF) directly in your browser. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we do and do not collect.

Data we do NOT collect

Images: We never collect, store, upload, or transmit any images you convert. All image conversion happens 100% locally in your browser using the Canvas API.
Image URLs: We never track or log which images you convert or which websites you visit.
Browsing history: We have no access to and do not track your browsing history.
Personal information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information (PII).
Extension cookies: The extension itself does not use cookies. (This website uses Google Analytics cookies — see below.)

Data we DO collect

Anonymous usage analytics. To understand which features are used and to find and fix bugs, the extension and this website send anonymous event data to Google Analytics (GA4). Examples: which output format was chosen (JPG/PNG/WebP/AVIF), whether a conversion succeeded or failed, the error type when it fails, and which browser is used. Events are tied only to a random, anonymous identifier — never to your identity.

We never send your images, the URLs or contents of the pages you visit, or your browsing history. Image conversion always happens 100% locally in your browser.

Opt out anytime: in the extension, open Settings → Privacy and turn off "Send anonymous usage analytics." All telemetry stops immediately.

Permissions

The extension requests the following browser permissions:

contextMenus: To add the right-click menu items
downloads: To save converted images to your device
activeTab: To access image data on the current page
storage: To save your format and quality preferences (locally, never synced externally)
offscreen: To create a hidden canvas for image conversion
Host permissions: To fetch images from any website for conversion (images are never sent anywhere)

Third-party services

Google Analytics (GA4), operated by Google LLC, processes the anonymous usage analytics described above. See Google's Privacy Policy. No other third party receives any data from the extension, and your images never leave your device.

Changes to this policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted in the extension's changelog.