'Allow access for file URLs', Safari

Question

macOS 14.7.6, Safari 18.5, FireShot plugin 1.12.18

Hello,
I would like to take a screenshot of a file URL, but the plugin says 'Action required: FireShot needs your approval to capture this resource. Please go to the options and check the Allow access for file URLs box. Hint: see this short manual how to enable this option.' I can't find this option in the plugin options, and the underlined link go to an invalid chrome extension id/address.

I don't have this problem in Firefox (141) on Mac, even though this 'file URL' option appears absent there too.

Many thanks for your help!

PS. I received a download link with my order which points to an .exe. Is there a mac-specific download?

Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your questions. The option to capture file URLs existed in the previous versions of Safari, but unfortunately it's been removed from the browser, so I'm afraid there's nothing to do with this. The only option is to use Firefox or Chrome too resolve this issue. PS. I received a download link with my order which points to an .exe. Is there a mac-specific download? Can you please confirm that the activation link (https://getfireshot.com/activate.php...) points to an .exe file when you start activation?

Answer

Yes, the key you purchased currently supports only Windows activation, but you can use the Insider Preview to get access to the Pro features for free.

Posted: 05 Aug 2025 11:36 Last Edited By: tgrace99
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macOS 14.7.6, Safari 18.5, FireShot plugin 1.12.18 Hello, I would like to take a screenshot of a file URL, but the plugin says 'Action required: FireShot needs your approval to capture this resource. Please go to the options and check the Allow access for file URLs box. Hint: see this short manual how to enable this option.' I can't find this option in the plugin options, and the underlined link go to an invalid chrome extension id/address. I don't have this problem in Firefox (141) on Mac, even though this 'file URL' option appears absent there too. Many thanks for your help! PS. I received a download link with my order which points to an .exe. Is there a mac-specific download?

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