LocalGalleryViewerExtension is a Chrome browser extension developed by Andreas Meyer. This free add-on falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools.

The main purpose of LocalGalleryViewerExtension is to allow users to open local folders and view the images they contain in a gallery slideshow. When the extension is activated, it opens a new tab in the Chrome browser. Users can then choose a local directory and watch their pictures and images in a fullscreen gallery format.

The extension was initially designed to enable users to display local images on their HDTV via Chromecast. By sharing the extension tab via Chromecast, users can enjoy a powerful webpage that scans a local directory, parses the image files, and presents them in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Local Gallery Viewer utilizes the free jQuery-Plugin SuperBGImage by Andreas Eberhard for its presentation. Users can easily open or drag and drop local folders from their hard drive directly into the webpage, share the tab via Chromecast, and enjoy local images on their HDTV.

One of the frequently asked questions about this extension is whether it is possible to hide the controls. The answer is yes. Users can simply click the logo to minimize the control panel. Once the mouse is moved away, the control panel will fade out.