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Google Removes Malware-Ridden "Save as Image" Extension Amid User Complaints

3/17/2026

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Google (the tech company) removed the "Save as Image Type" extension after malware concerns.
The extension had over one million users and modified affiliate links to Amazon and Best Buy.
Users reported redirects and disrupted browsing tied to the extension.
Ownership changed in August 2024, raising questions about data practices.
Google has been contacted, and alternatives such as "Save Image As PNG" are suggested.

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Story summary

Google (the tech company) removed the "Save as Image Type" extension after malware concerns.
The extension had over one million users and modified affiliate links to Amazon and Best Buy.
Users reported redirects and disrupted browsing tied to the extension.
Ownership changed in August 2024, raising questions about data practices.
Google has been contacted, and alternatives such as "Save Image As PNG" are suggested.