Video To Album Cover

Replace music videos with album covers

Description

Transform your YouTube and YouTube Music experience by replacing distracting music videos with beautiful album artwork. Focus on the music, not the visuals.

📸 Screenshots

YouTube Music - Album View

Experience distraction-free listening with beautiful album artwork

Regular YouTube - Music Detection

Smart detection works on regular YouTube for music videos too

📋 Requirements

• Chrome/Chromium browser version 90 or higher
• Spotify account (free or premium)
• Active internet connection

📥 Installation

• Available on Chrome Web Store

Manual Installation (Developer Mode)

1. Download the Extension

   git clone https://github.com/1102Aryan/VideoToAlbumCover.git

   Or download the latest release

2. Open Chrome Extensions

   • Navigate to chrome://extensions/
   • Or click Menu (⋮) → More Tools → Extensions

3. Enable Developer Mode

   • Toggle the "Developer mode" switch in the top right corner

4. Load the Extension

   • Click "Load unpacked"
   • Select the downloaded extension folder
   • The extension icon should appear in your toolbar

🚀 Getting Started

Initial Setup

1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
2. Click "Connect to Spotify" to authorize the extension
3. Log in to your Spotify account when prompted
4. Return to YouTube/YouTube Music and enjoy!

Usage

Once connected, the extension works automatically:

1. Navigate to YouTube Music or YouTube
2. Play any music video or song
3. The video will be replaced with the album artwork
4. Playback controls remain fully functional

Managing Connection

• Check Status: Click the extension icon to see connection status
• Disconnect: Click "Disconnect" in the popup to revoke Spotify access
• Reconnect: Simply click "Connect to Spotify" again

🎯 How It Works

1. Track Detection: Identifies artist and song information from YouTube
2. Spotify Search: Queries Spotify API for matching album artwork
3. Visual Replacement: Hides video element and displays album art

❓ FAQ

Why do I need to connect to Spotify?

The extension uses Spotify's extensive music database to fetch high-quality album artwork. Your Spotify account is only used for API access - no personal data is stored.

Does this work with all videos?

The extension specifically targets music content. It won't affect non-music videos like vlogs, tutorials, or podcasts.

The wrong album cover is showing

Some factors can affect accuracy:

• Remix versions may show original album art
• Live performances might not have specific covers
• Title formatting (feat., vs., &) can impact matching

To report an issue:

1. Note the exact video title and URL
2. Take a screenshot if possible
3. Open an issue with details

Can I use this without Spotify Premium?

Yes! A free Spotify account works perfectly. Premium is not required.

Does this affect video quality or performance?

No, the video continues playing normally in the background. Only the visual element is replaced.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📝 Privacy

• No data collection: The extension doesn't collect or store personal information
• Local storage only: Spotify tokens are stored locally in your browser
• No tracking: No analytics or tracking scripts included
• Open source: All code is available for review

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Spotify Web API for album artwork
• YouTube Music for the inspiration
• All contributors and users