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Tab Resize Chrome extension

Tab Resize splits your current tab and the tabs to its right into separate windows arranged in a chosen layout, so you can view several pages side by side. It's best for people comparing pages or working across multiple monitors. The catch: it moves tabs into separate windows rather than panes within one tab, which some users find takes adjustment.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • splits the current tab and tabs to the right into full separate windows, avoiding the security limits of single-tab, multi-pane extensions
  • default keyboard shortcuts for common layouts (1x1, 1x2, 2x2)
  • supports multiple monitors, left/right alignment, and drag-and-drop layout rearranging
  • can resize only highlighted tabs instead of everything to the right
  • free to use

Cons

  • only one undo step is available at a time
  • does not split panes within a single tab, only separate browser windows
  • layout options can take a little time to learn

Best for

  • viewing several tabs side by side for comparison
  • users with multiple monitors who want quick window layouts
  • keyboard-driven users who want shortcut-triggered split layouts

Skip it if

  • anyone who wants multiple panes inside a single tab rather than separate windows
  • users needing more than one undo step for layout changes

Key features

  • default layouts including 1x1, 1x2, and 2x2 splits
  • keyboard shortcuts for undo and common layouts
  • multi-monitor support
  • highlighted-tab mode to resize only selected tabs
  • drag-and-drop layout rearranging
  • left and right window alignment options

What Tab Resize does

Tab Resize takes your current tab, along with tabs to its right (or any tabs you've highlighted), and arranges them into separate browser windows following a layout you pick, such as a 1x2 or 2x2 split. It supports multiple monitors, letting you drag windows between screens, and lets you add or remove layouts to match your setup.

Why separate windows instead of panes

Unlike extensions that split a single tab into multiple panes, Tab Resize moves tabs into their own windows. The developer notes this avoids the security restrictions some multi-pane extensions run into on sites like Gmail or banking pages, and it keeps your other extensions working normally in each window.

Is Tab Resize safe?

Tab Resize is a window-management tool focused on rearranging existing browser windows and tabs into layouts. It's free to use, with development history and issue tracking maintained publicly by the developer on GitHub.

Tab Resize: FAQs

Is Tab Resize free?

Yes, Tab Resize is free to install and use.

How do I use Tab Resize?

Install it, open the tabs you want arranged, then click the icon or use a keyboard shortcut like Ctrl+Shift+2 to split them into a layout.

Does Tab Resize split panes inside one tab?

No, it moves tabs into separate browser windows arranged side by side, which avoids the security limits some single-tab, multi-pane extensions run into.

What are the default Tab Resize shortcuts?

Ctrl+Shift+Z undoes the last resize, Ctrl+Shift+1 applies a 1x1 layout, Ctrl+Shift+2 applies 1x2, and Ctrl+Shift+4 applies 2x2.

Can I resize only some of my tabs?

Yes, if you highlight two or more tabs by holding Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) or Shift while clicking, only those tabs will be resized.

Does Tab Resize support multiple monitors?

Yes, it supports moving and arranging windows across multiple monitors.

How many times can I undo a layout change?

Only one undo step is available at a time.

What are alternatives to Tab Resize?

Other window-layout extensions exist with similar split-screen features; compare their shortcut support and monitor handling.

Can I customize the Tab Resize shortcuts?

Yes, shortcut keys can be changed through the extension's shortcut key menu.

Does Tab Resize support drag-and-drop layouts?

Yes, you can drag and drop to rearrange window layouts, including using empty tab mode.