Chrome failing to open blob in new window/tab

[evitolins]

It seems a recent release of Chrome (Version 56.0.2924.87 (64-bit)) is blocking the ability to open a new window with the blob.

window.open(URL.createObjectURL(blob));

This doesn't seem to be gif.js specific, but probably good to explore other options, or at least note it in the documentation.

[mvivekc]

Were u able to solve this?

[mscststs]

try to convert the Blob object to base64 : )

[1j01]

You can create a link with document.createElement("a"), setAttribute("target", "_blank") and call click() on it during a gesture event like another click (but it can be on a button for instance).
You can setAttribute("download", "animation.gif") to suggest a filename, or just setAttribute("download", "") to mark it as a download.

[gromsterus]

If you're using AdBlock, it can close tab with blob url ;(

[tursumbekov]

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43283454/open-blob-objecturl-in-chrome/51101272#51101272

[ajay-verma-01]

@evitolins
Have you able to resolve it?
I am facing same issue and not able to open blob(pdf) in browser.

[ghost]

Many thanks gromsterus!
I had the same problem and it was Adblock !!!!!

[oTranQuangTrung]

I had the same problem, and cause is the Adblock (facepalm)

[minhoyooDEV]

If you're using AdBlock, it can close tab with blob url ;(

your my life saver

[LennonCecere]

I had the same problem, and cause is the Adblock

[evitolins]

I'll have to verify but I do have uBlock running. If confirmed, I'll close the ticket. Thanks everyone!

[iammohsinar]

If you're using AdBlock, it can close tab with blob url ;(

had same issue after closing adblock, its resovled!

[sharansp]

I had the same problem, and cause is the Adblock

Thanks!