Google Chrome is unveiling a feature designed to make your life a smidgen easier, or so it seems. The browser now lets you copy video frames directly, eliminating the need for screenshot functions that often result in lower-quality images with that pesky video progress bar. Sounds ideal, right? Not so fast.
You still cannot save the copied frame directly to your desktop
The implementation of this seemingly easy feature is less smooth than you’d hope. On YouTube, for example, it takes not one but two right-clicks to access the option. That’s an additional hoop to jump through just to capture a still image from a video. Once you’ve managed that, Chrome allows you to paste the frame in specific text fields, like Google Docs, or even in Apple’s Notes app. The catch? You can’t save it directly to your desktop.
Moreover, the feature is not yet versatile enough for universal application. While it works fairly well on YouTube, streaming services seem to be a whole other ball game. Restrictions are still in place that hamper the feature’s functionality on platforms other than YouTube.
So, is Chrome’s “Copy Video Frame” feature a half-baked innovation or a stepping stone towards something truly useful? The jury’s still out on that. For now, it offers a specialized solution that needs a bit of tweaking before it can become a part of your daily web-browsing toolkit. Expect Google to make adjustments as user feedback pours in, but until then, maybe keep that screenshot function handy. Rolling out today for Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS, the feature may save you a few clicks but it’s clearly got a way to go before it becomes an indispensable tool.
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