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Pixel Flow user manual and best practices
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Permissions, Data, and Usage Boundaries
Pixel Flow is a browser extension that works only when you actively use it. It needs to read image clues from the current page, and it also stores your library, tags, download history, and preferences in your local browser environment. This section explains what browser permission prompts mean, what stays on your device, which actions use the network, and where Free and PRO limits apply.
Pixel Flow is not a background crawler, and it is not a cloud asset drive. It works around the page you currently open. Your account is mainly used for sign-in, entitlement checks, payments, and reward records. Your image organization data is mostly stored in your browser environment.
Start With This Table
| Your Question | Short Answer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Why does installation ask for page access? | Pixel Flow needs to read images, background images, and source clues that are already rendered on the page when you use it. | Browser Permissions and Page Access |
| Will my library automatically sync to the cloud? | No. Please do not treat your library, tags, or download history as cloud-synced by default. They are mostly stored in your local browser. | Local Data, Backups, and Uninstall Risk |
| Which actions use the network? | Sign-in, entitlement checks, payments, rewards, and temporary uploads for Google reverse image search may contact Pixel Flow services or third-party services. | Account, Network Services, and Sync Boundaries |
| What is different between Free and PRO? | Favorites, tags, batch downloads, advanced analysis, and some settings have different limits. | Free vs Pro |
| Can PRO bypass website restrictions? | No. PRO does not bypass sign-in walls, cross-origin restrictions, browser security rules, protected resources, or copyright limits. | Free vs Pro |
When To Read This Section
If you have not installed Pixel Flow yet, start with Browser Permissions and Page Access to understand what the Chrome permission prompt is for.
If you are about to uninstall the extension, clear browser data, change computers, or switch browser profiles, read Local Data, Backups, and Uninstall Risk first. These actions may affect the local database, so you should not continue before exporting a backup.
If you have questions about sign-in, PRO status, invite codes, payments, or Google reverse image search, read Account, Network Services, and Sync Boundaries. It explains which features need online services and what should not be treated as a cloud asset library.
If you see a locked button, a quota limit, an upgrade prompt, or you want to know what happens after PRO expires, read Free vs Pro.
Boundary Reminder Before You Use Images
Pixel Flow can help you find, organize, analyze, and record image clues from webpages, but it does not decide copyright status for you and does not grant additional reuse rights. So when you plan to use images for public publishing, client delivery, ads, training data, or redistribution, check the source page, license files, and your team workflow before you proceed.