## Overview
The **Obsidian Camera Embed** plugin allows Android users to capture photos directly from Obsidian, embedding them in notes with configurable compression and storage options. This plugin does not support iOS or desktop platforms.
## Features
- Use the ribbon button or command palette to capture a photo on Android.
- Photos are saved next to the note or in a configurable vault folder.
- Embed the captured image at the cursor position.
- Photos are automatically compressed to reduce file size (configurable compression quality, default 0.8).
## Usage
After enabling the plugin, you can capture and embed photos in your notes.
### Capture and Embed Photos
1. **Capture Photo**:
- Use the ribbon button in the top bar (camera icon) to open your Android device’s camera.
- Alternatively, use the **Capture photo and embed** command from the command palette .
2. **Save the Photo**:
- The photo will be saved either in the folder next to your note or in a configured photos folder within your vault (configured in settings).
3. **Compression**:
- If enabled, the photo will automatically be compressed before being saved, reducing file size based on your chosen quality setting.
4. **Embed in Markdown**:
- The plugin will automatically insert a markdown image link at the current cursor position in your active note.
### Settings
- **Photos Folder**: Set a vault-relative path (e.g., `Attachments/Camera`). Leave blank to store photos next to the note.
- **Create Folder if Missing**: Toggle to automatically create the folder if it doesn't exist.
- **Save Near The Note**: Toggle to put image near note.
- **Compress Photos**: Enable photo compression.
- **Compress Quality**: Set the compression quality (default: 0.8, range: 0 to 1).
- **Picker Menu**: Enable picker menu to choose gallery or camera.
## Installation
You can install it from Obsidian Community Store from [here](https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/camera-embed)
See: [MANUAL_INSTALLATION](https://github.com/slavkomelnyk/camera-embed/blob/main/MANUAL_INSTALLATION.md)
## Support
If you have any problems, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/slavkomelnyk/camera-embed/issues).
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[CHANGELOG](https://github.com/slavkomelnyk/camera-embed/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)