Overview
ImageToClipboard is a Flutter plugin that enables Android apps to copy images to the system clipboard, facilitating seamless image sharing. It provides a straightforward API to convert images into clipboard-compatible formats and paste them into other apps. Designed specifically for Android, it integrates with the platform's clipboard service to ensure compatibility and reliability. The plugin is lightweight and easy to implement, making it ideal for apps requiring quick image transfer between applications.
Use cases
- Copying captured screenshots to clipboard
- Sharing images from galleries
- Enabling one-tap image sharing
- Integrating with messaging apps
- Supporting user-generated content workflows
Key features
- Android-only clipboard integration
- Simple image-to-clipboard conversion
- Native Android clipboard access
- Lightweight and minimal dependencies
- Easy setup with pub add command
Suitable for
- Apps needing image sharing features
- Developers building content-sharing tools
- Projects focused on Android device utilities
- Users of Flutter seeking clipboard image support
- Mobile apps with user-generated image workflows
Considerations
- Limited to Android platform
- Requires runtime permissions for clipboard access
- Does not support iOS or web
- Clipboard data may be cleared by system
- No built-in image preview or selection UI