Overview
A Flutter plugin that converts supported URIs to File objects on Android and iOS. It enables developers to access files from various URI sources, such as images or documents, by transforming them into usable File instances. This is particularly useful when working with file pickers, camera captures, or external file references. The plugin simplifies file handling in cross-platform apps by abstracting platform-specific logic.
Use cases
- Converting image URIs from gallery to File
- Handling document file paths from external sources
- Processing captured media from camera
- Reading files from shared storage
- Integrating with file picker plugins
- Supporting file uploads from URIs
Key features
- Cross-platform support for Android and iOS
- Simple URI-to-File conversion
- Handles common file types
- Minimal setup required
- Works with native file system access
- Compatible with file picker integrations
Suitable for
- Apps needing file access from URIs
- Media processing workflows
- File upload features
- Image and document handling
- Developers using file pickers or camera
Considerations
- Only supports Android and iOS
- Requires proper permissions for file access
- Limited to supported URI schemes
- May not work with all custom or encrypted URIs
- Depends on underlying platform implementations