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Saving images from websites is a pretty easy process. Generally, all it takes is to right-click on an image and save it to your computer. But sometimes, websites prevent people from copying texts or images from their pages to avoid them being published elsewhere. Many pages fight against unauthorized image sharing by disabling the right-click function. Fortunately, there’s a way around this.
If you’re looking for ways to save images when the right-click is disabled, you’ve come to the right place. This article will share helpful tips to help you bypass the blocks in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Save Images When Right Click Is Disabled in Chrome
To save an image from a website in Chrome, users can usually just right-click on it and select “Save image” from the menu. However, this feature is not always available. If a website you’re trying to download a picture from has blocked the right-click feature, don’t worry.
Below are different methods to “crack the code” and save pictures when right-click is disabled in Chrome.
Via the Developer Tools
Access the Developer Tools of your Chrome browser to tweak the right-click settings. Here’s how to do so.
- Navigate to the website which has the image you want to save.
- Right-click on the empty white space on the page that contains the image.
- Select “Inspect” from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, press the “Ctrl + Shift + I” keys to launch the Developer Tools.
- Find the “Application” tab at the top of the Developer Tools screen.
- If you don’t see the tab, click on the two right-hand-side pointing arrows to expand the menu and select “Application.”
- Navigate through the left-hand window until you find the folder called “Frames.”
- Click on the left arrow to expand it. When you do, expand the name of the site from which you want to save an image.
- Expand the “Images” folder.
- Look for the image you want to download.
- Click on it for the enlarged version, then select “Save image” to save it to your computer.
Disable JavaScript
Most website owners prevent right-clicking using JavaScript. A simple hack is to disable JavaScript from Chrome, and you’ll be able to right-click on an image to download it.
Here’s how to do so:
- Open the page containing the image you want to download in Chrome.
- Select the pad icon next to the website name in the address bar.
- Click “Site Settings” and select the “JavaScript” option.
- Block JavaScript by clicking on the “Block” button.
- Reload the page and try to right-click on the image again.
Note that blocking JavaScript can break the webpage on your browser. You may want to unblock it if you plan on visiting that website again.
Use an Extension
These days, there seem to be extensions for everything. And extensions to enable right-clicks are no exception. Here’s how to do it:
- Navigate to the Chrome Web Store and find the “Enable Right Click” software.
- Select “Add to Chrome.”
- Launch the page you wish to download a photo from and click on the extension icon on the right hand of the address bar.
- Press “Enable Right Click” to copy the content by right-clicking it.
Take a Screenshot
Unless you’re browsing a website containing highly confidential information, you should be able to take a screenshot of the image you want to download. Most laptops have a screen-capturing option you can use as well.
Print to PDF
This method is quite similar to the screenshot one. Just follow the steps below:
- Press the “Ctrl + P” keys on the keyboard to print the page.
- Choose “PDF” from the settings prompt. To do so, select “Destination,” then “Save as PDF” in the Print dialog.
This will convert the webpage to a PDF document.
Save Images When Right Click Is Disabled in Firefox
Firefox is a highly customizable browser and it allows users to tweak different website settings, including the right-click protection feature. The easiest way of doing this is disabling JavaScript, but we’ll add a few more methods just in case.
Disable JavaScript
Most websites use JavaScript to prevent users from copying content from their page, but a simple tweak will allow you to do so without issues.
Just follow the steps below:
- Open the webpage you wish to download an image from.
- Navigate to “Tools,” then “Options.”
- Select the “Content” tab.
- Uncheck the box next to “Enable JavaScript.”
- Reload the page. You should be able to save the image you want.
Make sure to re-enable JavaScript once you finish downloading the content you need. Otherwise, you risk breaking your web pages.
Disable the Feature Temporarily
Another way to save images when the right-click is disabled in Firefox is to tweak the settings on the configuration page. This will disable the right-click feature temporarily.
- Right-click on the picture you wish to save.
- Press “Shift.”
The context menu will appear, even though it should normally be blocked.
Tweak the Configuration Page
- Open the Firefox Configuration page by typing “about:config” in the address bar.
- Confirm the prompt that shows on the screen.
- Enter “context” into the search bar at the top and look for the following file: “dom.event.contextmenu.enabled.”
- Double-click on the line to switch it to “false.”
- Go back to the website you want to download an image from and right-click on the image.
Don’t be surprised to see the right-clicking feature disabled. As soon as you close the menu, you’ll be able to download the image.
Use an Extension
Using an extension is an easy way to bypass the right-click feature for Firefox users. Just navigate to the Mozilla Add-ons page and follow the steps below:
- Find the Absolute Enable Right Click & Copy add-on.
- Add the extension to your browser. Make sure it’s turned on when you visit the desired page.
- Download the image by right-clicking on it.
Save Images When Right Click Is Disabled in Safari
Compared to Chrome and Firefox, Safari has the fewest options to save images from copyright-protected websites. However, the best and most straightforward way to do so is to disable JavaScript.
Disable JavaScript
Many websites run JavaScript to help protect their content from unauthorized sharing and downloading. You can disable JavaScript in Safari to quickly bypass the issue.
Here’s how to do so:
- Launch Safari on your Mac.
- Open the app menu and click on “Preferences.”
- Navigate to the “Security” tab.
- Uncheck the “Enable JavaScript” box.
This will prevent JavaScript from running on the website you wish to download a picture from. Proceed to the website to save the image, then re-enable JavaScript by repeating the steps above and checking the “Enable JavaScript” box.
Take a Screenshot
If the steps above don’t work for you, you can always take a screenshot of any image. Simply press the following keys on your Mac:
- “Shift + Command + 3” to take a screenshot of the whole screen
- “Shift + Command + 4” to save a portion of the screen
Bypassing the Right-Click Feature
Content protection is a huge issue for many websites and disabling the right-click feature is a way for them to protect their material. Fortunately, there’s an easy way around this, and we have just shared it with you. Whether you’re a Chrome, Firefox, or Safari user, you now know at least a few methods to save an image from a copyright-protected website.
Which method worked best for you? Share your experience in the comments below.
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