Google Search "View Image" Button for Firefox

It is easy to see why the roots of the general discontent with Google’s decision to remove the “View Image” button when carrying out a search. On the other hand, it is quite clear that Google has not resorted to this measure just to upset people, but in order to protect copyright owners who could do little to prevent users from stealing their images.

In case you have not been aware of the existence of said button, you may want to know that, when searching Google images, you could click any item in order to get quick access to its source. Implicitly, you were able to copy and print it, and, in some cases, you could infringe on their copyright, which few users actually bother getting details on.

Nevertheless, just as always, workarounds do exist, and Google Search “View Image” Button for Firefox is one of them. The browser extension is designed to do just that, namely restore the aforementioned functionality, which users seem to miss so much.

As such, you simply need to install it, which should not take more than a couple of seconds, then turn to Google and type in your keywords. Once you have found the image you were looking for, beside it, on the right, you can once again see the acclaimed “View Image” button, just as before.

On an ending note, even though Google Search “View Image” Button for Firefox serves a rather narrow purpose, the extended functionality it brings about is invaluable, and many users would really enjoy it. Having the “View Image” button at your fingertips once again ensures considerable flexibility, and you might appreciate it especially if you are working on a project that requires thorough documentation and illustration.