Extended Image Support
pendingby Morris Lau
Display HEIC/HEIF images (TIFF/PSD coming soon)
Extended Image Support
Display extended image formats directly. Currently supports HEIC/HEIF (iPhone photos), with TIFF and PSD support coming in future updates.
Features
- 🖼️ HEIC/HEIF Support - View iPhone photos directly in Obsidian
- 📱 Mobile Support - Works on both desktop and mobile devices
- ⚡ Live Preview - Real-time rendering in edit mode
- 📖 Reading Mode - Full support for reading view
Supported Formats
| Format | Extension | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HEIC | .heic | ✅ Supported |
| HEIF | .heif | ✅ Supported |
| TIFF | .tiff, .tif | 🚧 Coming in v2.0 |
| PSD | .psd | 🚧 Coming in v2.0 |
Installation
From Obsidian Community Plugins
- Open Obsidian Settings
- Go to Community Plugins
- Turn off Safe Mode
- Click "Browse" and search for "Extended Image Support"
- Install and enable the plugin
Manual Installation
- Download the latest release from GitHub
- Extract the zip file to your vault's
.obsidian/plugins/folder - Enable the plugin in Obsidian settings
Usage
Simply embed your HEIC images as usual:
![[photo.heic]]
![[image.heif]]
The plugin will automatically detect and display these formats.
Requirements
- Obsidian v0.15.0 or higher
- iOS 14+ / Android (for HEIC on mobile)
Performance Notes
- Large images (>10MB) may take a moment to decode
- Maximum supported image size: 10000x10000 pixels
- Decoded images are cached for better performance
Roadmap
- HEIC/HEIF support
- TIFF support (v2.0)
- PSD support (v2.0)
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details
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