Description
Allows wider than average screens (e.g. 21:9) to play online video content and fit the screen properly in fullscreen mode.
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Extension Rank
"Video Player" Keyword
"Video" Keyword
"Screen" Keyword
"Press" Keyword
"Monitor" Keyword
"Full Page" Keyword
"Cmd/ctrl+m" Keyword
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Review Summary
UltraWide Video is praised for significantly enhancing video playback on ultrawide monitors by enabling full-screen viewing without quality loss, especially on platforms like YouTube and Amazon Prime Video. Users find it easy to use and the best option available for 21:9 or wider screens. However, common issues include imperfect aspect ratio handling, occasional misplacement of videos, and some bugs like console messages showing on all pages. While it works well on many setups, a few users report compatibility issues with certain monitors. Overall, it is highly recommended but still could benefit from ongoing improvements.
Pros
- Effectively enables full-screen video on ultrawide monitors (such as 21:9 and 34" screens) enhancing the viewing experience.
- Easy to use and works well on popular platforms like YouTube, MyCanal, Amazon Prime Video.
- Preserves video quality while adjusting the video to fit the entire width and height of the screen without unwanted stretching.
- Supports a variety of video sites, making ultrawide monitors' space fully utilized.
- Highly recommended by users for improving immersive viewing comfort on wide displays.
Cons
- Does not always handle aspect ratio perfectly, sometimes zooming in too much or misplacing the video (e.g., shifting to bottom right corner).
- Limited functionality on some monitors, especially reported on certain models like MSI 34" ultrawide 4K where video placement issues occur.
- Some users noticed that the extension displays console.log messages on every page, which can be annoying.
- Currently works best on YouTube and similar platforms but may have limited support or glitches on others.
- Needs further development and refinement to improve compatibility and aspect ratio handling.
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- webRequest
This extension can access:
- *://*/*
Additional Information
1.8.4
August 21, 2024
0.11 MB
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Developer Information
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