Does Enable local file require an account to use?

Core features of Enable local file work without sign-in. An account may unlock cloud sync or premium features — check the settings after installing.

Is Enable local file useful for remote workers?

Enable local file is popular with remote workers who spend long hours in the browser. It make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by chrome and integrates with common collaboration tools.

How do I remove Enable local file if I change my mind?

Right-click the toolbar icon and choose 'Remove from Chrome', or visit chrome://extensions and click Remove next to Enable local file.

Does Enable local file sync across my devices?

If you're signed into Chrome your extensions sync automatically to all your signed-in devices.

What is Enable local file?

Enable local file is a free Chrome extension that make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by chrome. It is available on the Chrome Web Store and takes only seconds to install.

Works very well I've been looking for something like this for years and here it is!

Seamless experience. Works in the background without any issues.

It is still trying to save a text file in a local folder. It should be pretty obvious that if you are opening a local folder you already have it so why the need to save it again ? It would be helpful to be able to tell the extension what to do with what kind of files e.g. jpg... open in browser txt... open in browser. mp3... run using ... program etc.