How OmniScraper Works

Learn how to extract data from any website in minutes. No coding required—just point and click.

Step 1

Install the Extension

Download and install OmniScraper from the Chrome Web Store or load it as an unpacked extension. The installation takes less than a minute.

  • Click the download button to get the extension
  • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions
  • Enable Developer mode
  • Load the unpacked extension
  • Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access
Step 2

Open the Side Panel

Navigate to any website you want to scrape and click the OmniScraper icon in your browser toolbar. The side panel will open, ready for scraping.

  • Click the OmniScraper icon in your Chrome toolbar
  • The side panel opens on the right side of your browser
  • You'll see the scraping interface with options to start
Step 3

Start Scraping

Click "Start Scraping" and then click on any element on the webpage you want to extract. OmniScraper will automatically detect the structure.

  • Click "Start Scraping" in the side panel
  • Click on any element on the page you want to extract
  • OmniScraper automatically detects if it's a list, table, or single element
  • The selector is generated with multiple fallback strategies
Step 4

Configure Fields & Pagination

Map your fields, set up pagination if needed, and configure any special settings. OmniScraper makes this process visual and intuitive.

  • Review the detected fields and adjust as needed
  • Set up pagination: click-based or infinite scroll
  • Configure timeouts and page limits
  • Add additional fields by clicking more elements
Step 5

Extract Data

Let OmniScraper automatically collect data from all pages. Watch the progress in real-time as data is extracted and organized.

  • Click "Start Extraction" to begin
  • OmniScraper navigates through pages automatically
  • Built-in loop prevention ensures no duplicate pages
  • Progress is shown in real-time
Step 6

Export Your Data

Review, filter, and export your extracted data in CSV, Excel, or JSON format. All data is ready to use in your preferred tools.

  • Review the extracted data in the preview table
  • Filter or sort data as needed
  • Choose export format: CSV, Excel, or JSON
  • Download your file and use it in any tool

Pro Tips for Better Results

Get the most out of OmniScraper with these expert tips

Use Quick Extract for Lists

For simple lists, use Quick Extract mode to get data instantly without configuration.

Batch Process Multiple URLs

Upload a CSV file with multiple URLs to process them all at once automatically.

Test on One Page First

Always test your scraping configuration on a single page before running batch processing.

Check Pagination Settings

Verify pagination detection is working correctly before extracting large datasets.

Ready to Get Started?

Download OmniScraper now and start extracting data from websites in minutes.

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