Synology Image Assistant Extension

Synology Image Assistant Extension is a browser plugin for Chrome and compatible browsers that enhances the ability to view photos and videos in formats that browsers do not natively support, such as HEIC photos and HEVC videos. It works in conjunction with a companion desktop application to extend browser compatibility and works with Synology's photo management ecosystem. The extension allows users to view these modern image and video formats directly in their web browsers without downloading or converting files.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">Synology Image Assistant Extension is a browser plugin, not a standalone macOS application. It runs within Chrome (or a Chromium-based browser) and has no architecture dependency of its own — Chrome on Apple Silicon automatically handles any native or translated execution of browser plugins. The desktop companion app (Synology Image Assistant) is what runs natively on macOS. If you are using Chrome or Edge on an Apple Silicon Mac, both the browser and the extension will run natively by default, regardless of whether your Mac is Intel or Apple Silicon. No manual update or migration is needed for the extension itself. If you also use the desktop Synology Image Assistant app, ensure you are running the latest version from Synology's official download page or the Mac App Store, which will be the native build on Apple Silicon Macs.