Camera Embed

Overview

The Obsidian Camera Embed plugin allows Android users to capture photos directly from Obsidian, embedding them in notes with configurable compression and storage options. This plugin does not support iOS or desktop platforms.

Features

• Use the ribbon button or command palette to capture a photo on Android.
• Photos are saved next to the note or in a configurable vault folder.
• Embed the captured image at the cursor position.
• Photos are automatically compressed to reduce file size (configurable compression quality, default 0.8).

Usage

After enabling the plugin, you can capture and embed photos in your notes.

Capture and Embed Photos

1. Capture Photo:

   • Use the ribbon button in the top bar (camera icon) to open your Android device’s camera.
   • Alternatively, use the Capture photo and embed command from the command palette .

2. Save the Photo:

   • The photo will be saved either in the folder next to your note or in a configured photos folder within your vault (configured in settings).

3. Compression:

   • If enabled, the photo will automatically be compressed before being saved, reducing file size based on your chosen quality setting.

4. Embed in Markdown:

   • The plugin will automatically insert a markdown image link at the current cursor position in your active note.

Settings

• Photos Folder: Set a vault-relative path (e.g., Attachments/Camera). Leave blank to store photos next to the note.
• Create Folder if Missing: Toggle to automatically create the folder if it doesn't exist.
• Save Near The Note: Toggle to put image near note.
• Compress Photos: Enable photo compression.
• Compress Quality: Set the compression quality (default: 0.8, range: 0 to 1).
• Picker Menu: Enable picker menu to choose gallery or camera.

Installation

You can install it from Obsidian Community Store from here

See: MANUAL_INSTALLATION

Support

If you have any problems, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue on GitHub.

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