Head to head
MediaGrabber Pro vs Image Downloader (Chrome extension)
Short version: MediaGrabber Pro is the all-in-one choice — images, video, and audio in one extension, with bulk grabbing and a clean interface. Image Downloader (Chrome extension) is a simple, free Chrome extension that lists and downloads the images on the current page. and is the better pick if you mainly need completely free for its narrow job. Full comparison below.
Updated · By Mihir Vaghani, founder of The Plugins Company
Feature comparison
What each tool covers
Media-type coverage, stated honestly. Image Downloader (Chrome extension) focuses on images.
CapabilityMediaGrabber ProImage Downloader (Chrome extension)
Download images (incl. bulk / whole page)
Download video
Not focused on video
Extract audio / MP3
No audio extraction
Images, video & audio in one extension
Specializes in images
Image Downloader (Chrome extension) pricing: Free.
The honest split
Where each one genuinely wins
MediaGrabber Pro wins on
- Video and audio as well as images
- Mass Scan across every open tab
- Automatic duplicate filtering and auto-organize
- Catches background, lazy-loaded, and blob media
Image Downloader (Chrome extension) wins on
- Completely free for its narrow job
- Extremely simple with almost nothing to learn
Pick MediaGrabber Pro if…
- You download more than one type of media
- You grab in bulk or across many tabs
- You want a clean, modern interface
- You prefer a one-time Lifetime option to a subscription
Pick Image Downloader (Chrome extension) if…
- Completely free for its narrow job
- Extremely simple with almost nothing to learn
- Quick, occasional single-page image grabs where you don’t need anything more.
FAQ
MediaGrabber Pro vs Image Downloader (Chrome extension) — FAQ
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