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Curated list · 7 picks

Best Chrome extensions for designers

Pick colours, name fonts, grab assets and export tokens from any page you are inspired by.

Latest change to a listed extension: Jul 21, 2026

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    Pixel Perfect : Color Picker

    Pick any colour on screen in HEX, RGB or HSL.

    Professional color picker with EyeDropper, palette generator, and WCAG contrast checker. Capture, edit, and export colors instantly with a fast, precise, and privacy-focused browser tool.

    Design & ColorFree4.8 out of 5, editor score
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    WhatFont Identifier

    Name the font under your cursor.

    Instantly identify any font used on a website by simply hovering over the text. View font name, size, weight, and style details — ideal for designers and developers.

    Design & ColorFree4.5 out of 5, editor score
  3. 3

    Design Token Extractor Pro

    Export a page's design tokens.

    Design Token Extractor helps developers and designers instantly extract design tokens from any webpage. With a single click, the extension analyzes the current page and identifies key styling elements such as colors, typography, spacing, and layout properties. It reads computed styles from visible elements and organizes them into a structured format, making it easier to understand design systems, maintain consistency, and reuse styles across projects. This tool is especially useful for frontend developers, UI/UX designers, and anyone working with design systems or component libraries. All processing is performed locally in the browser and only runs when the user actively triggers the extension.

    Design & ColorFree4.8 out of 5, editor score
  4. 4

    Media Finder Pro - Extract Images, Icons & Videos

    Grab images, icons and SVGs from a page.

    Media Finder Pro is a lightweight browser extension that helps users quickly detect and download media files such as images and videos from the current webpage. It scans the active tab for available media resources and presents them in a clean interface, allowing users to preview and download files easily. The extension is designed for efficiency, enabling users to save media content without manually inspecting page sources or using external tools.

    Images, Media & CaptureFree4.8 out of 5, editor score
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    Background Generator Pro

    Generate backgrounds and wallpapers.

    Background Generator is a powerful and easy-to-use Chrome extension that helps you create beautiful backgrounds instantly. Whether you are a developer, designer, or casual user, this tool allows you to generate visually appealing backgrounds directly from your browser. With this extension, you can create multiple types of backgrounds including gradients, solid colors, and random images. It eliminates the need to switch between different tools or websites, making your workflow faster and more efficient.

    Design & ColorFree4.8 out of 5, editor score
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    Image Optimizer Pro

    Shrink images before you upload them.

    Compress and optimize images in bulk without any visible quality loss. Perfect for web developers and designers who need fast-loading images with minimal file sizes.

    Images, Media & CaptureFree4.2 out of 5, editor score
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    QuickShot – Screen Capture Tool

    Capture full-page or region screenshots.

    Fast and lightweight screen capture tool with instant annotation and export. Capture, edit, and share screenshots quickly with a clean, privacy-focused interface directly in your browser.

    Images, Media & CaptureFree4.9 out of 5, editor score

About this list

What is the best for designers Chrome extension?

Our top pick is Pixel Perfect : Color Picker: Pick any colour on screen in HEX, RGB or HSL. The rest of the list is ranked by how often our editors reach for each one.

How was this list chosen?

AltFTool editors picked and ordered these from the extensions we publish, based on what each one does and how polished it is. It is not based on paid placement or user review counts.

Are the extensions on this list free?

Yes. Every extension here is free to install from the Chrome Web Store and needs no AltFTool account.

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