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Paste Downloader

The Paste Downloader is a minimalist web tool designed to simplify the process of saving images. Instead of right-clicking and saving, you can simply copy an image to your clipboard from any application or website and paste it directly onto the page to download it.

How to Use​

  1. Copy an Image: Find an image you want to save. You can copy it from a website (e.g., right-click > Copy Image), a document, or even a screenshot from your desktop (e.g., PrtSc on Windows, Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4 on Mac).
  2. Paste on the Page: Navigate to the Paste Downloader page. Click anywhere on the page and press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on a Mac).
  3. Download: The app will automatically detect the image in your clipboard and trigger a download. The file will be saved to your computer as a .png file with a unique timestamped name.

Technical Details​

The tool works entirely in your browser. It uses the Clipboard API to access the image data from your clipboard as a Blob. It then creates a temporary download link and programmatically clicks it to initiate the download. No data is sent to or stored on any server, making the app fast and private.

Limitations​

  • Browser Support: The app relies on the modern Clipboard API which is supported by most browsers but may not work on older versions.
  • Image Format: The downloaded file is currently saved as a .png regardless of the original image format.

Try It Out​

You can try the Paste Downloader right here: PasteDownloader