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A Flutter package that enables users to select images from the device's gallery, camera, or both. It provides a simple and consistent interface across Android, iOS, and Web platforms. The package integrates seamlessly with Flutter apps requiring image input for profiles, uploads, or media handling. It supports both single and multiple image selection, making it ideal for forms, social features, and content creation tools. Built with ease of use in mind, it abstracts platform-specific complexities.
Use cases
User profile picture upload
Social media post creation
Document scanning with camera
E-commerce product image capture
Form-based image submissions
Key features
Pick from gallery or camera
Supports both gallery and camera modes
Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, Web)
Simple API integration
Multiple image selection
Built-in permission handling
Suitable for
Mobile app developers
Web applications needing image input
Apps requiring user-generated content
Forms with image attachments
Content management systems
Considerations
Requires appropriate permissions on Android and iOS
Web support may have limitations based on browser
Large image sizes may impact performance
Limited customization of picker UI
No built-in image editing features
Depends on underlying platform camera/gallery APIs
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image_picker_gallery_camera
Flutter Package to Pick Image From Gallery or Camera
Getting Started
A Flutter plugin for iOS and Android for picking images from the image library, and taking new pictures with the camera.
You can use both Camera and Gallery Option.
Installation
First, add image_picker_gallery_camera as a dependency in your pubspec.yaml file.
iOS
Add the following keys to your Info.plist file, located in /ios/Runner/Info.plist:
NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription - describe why your app needs permission for the photo library. This is called Privacy - Photo Library Usage Description in the visual editor.
NSCameraUsageDescription - describe why your app needs access to the camera. This is called Privacy - Camera Usage Description in the visual editor.
NSMicrophoneUsageDescription - describe why your app needs access to the microphone, if you intend to record videos. This is called Privacy - Microphone Usage Description in the visual editor.
Android
No configuration required - the plugin should work out of the box.