Overview
The gal package is a Flutter plugin that enables saving images and videos to the device's photo gallery with built-in permission handling. It supports Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, making it ideal for apps that require media export functionality. The plugin simplifies the process of accessing the gallery by managing permissions automatically, reducing boilerplate code. It integrates seamlessly into multimedia workflows, especially in apps involving image or video capture, editing, or sharing.
Use cases
- Saving captured images/videos to the gallery
- Automating media export after editing
- Integrating gallery access in cross-platform apps
- Handling permission requests for media storage
- Enabling user-friendly media sharing
Key features
- Automatic permission handling
- Cross-platform support (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows)
- Simple API for saving media
- Built-in error management
- Lightweight and easy to integrate
Suitable for
- Flutter apps with media capture features
- Image or video editing tools
- Apps requiring gallery access
- Developers seeking minimal setup for media saving
- Cross-platform multimedia applications
Considerations
- Requires appropriate permissions in platform-specific config files
- May need additional handling for specific OS behaviors
- Limited to basic save operations without advanced metadata control
- Depends on external repository for updates
- Not designed for media selection or browsing