direct image link #571

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2026-10-05T00:05:01+02:00

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:01 +02:00

It would be great, if there was an option to see the direct image link (or a direct link button), other than right clicking the image and select view image.

A direct link might be important for several reasons. Take Twitter as an example: if you just use the link shown in the browser URL, Twitter clients do not show the image as a preview. But if you use the direct link, voilà - it works.

What do you think? Does this make any sense?

It would be great, if there was an option to see the direct image link (or a direct link button), other than right clicking the image and select view image. A direct link might be important for several reasons. Take Twitter as an example: if you just use the [link shown in the browser URL](https://gallery.evermeet.cx/picture/2696/category/63), Twitter clients do not show the image as a preview. But if you use the [direct link](https://gallery.evermeet.cx/_data/i/galleries/travel/Ireland_2004/PICT0062-me.JPG), voilà - it works. What do you think? Does this make any sense?

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2026-10-05 00:05:01 +02:00

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:02 +02:00

Hi @tessus

give a try to plugin Piwishack http://piwigo.org/ext/extension_view.php?eid=324

Hi @tessus give a try to plugin Piwishack http://piwigo.org/ext/extension_view.php?eid=324

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:03 +02:00

This plugin does not show up in the list of available plugins.
Do I have to install it manually?

This plugin does not show up in the list of available plugins. Do I have to install it manually?

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:04 +02:00

If you are on the hosting Piwigo.com ask them directly
If not, that due to the official compatibility : the author doesn't maintain the plugin but you can try it (yes install it manually) and if it doesn't work remove the folder

If you are on the hosting Piwigo.com ask them directly If not, that due to the official compatibility : the author doesn't maintain the plugin but you can try it (yes install it manually) and if it doesn't work remove the folder

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:05 +02:00

@flop25 nope, I run piwigo on my own server.

@flop25 nope, I run piwigo on my own server.

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:06 +02:00

ok, it's partly working. The menu item screws up the menu bar:

The window that pops up also has a few design flaws. Who's the original developer of this plugin? Any chance we can get him/her to update it and make it also compatible wit hthe more common themes?

I'm really bad with css/html, thus I can't be of much help in that area.

ok, it's partly working. The menu item screws up the menu bar: <img width="381" alt="screen shot 2017-03-17 at 16 05 27" src="https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/223439/24060914/bad54c2c-0b2b-11e7-9078-5fbedf98fb48.png"> The window that pops up also has a few design flaws. Who's the original developer of this plugin? Any chance we can get him/her to update it and make it also compatible wit hthe more common themes? I'm really bad with css/html, thus I can't be of much help in that area.

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:06 +02:00

To follow up on this.

The plugin does not seem to be maintained anymore and has a few UI issues. Any chance this functionality can be added to the core. A direct image link seems like a basic function to me.

To follow up on this. The plugin does not seem to be maintained anymore and has a few UI issues. Any chance this functionality can be added to the core. A direct image link seems like a basic function to me.

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:07 +02:00

@flop25 @plegall is there a way to get a direct link? as mentioned several times the plugin does not really work with more recent versions of piwigo.
Maybe this can be done as a feature request?

A direct link to the image should be basic functionality anyway. What do you think?

@flop25 @plegall is there a way to get a direct link? as mentioned several times the plugin does not really work with more recent versions of piwigo. Maybe this can be done as a feature request? A direct link to the image should be basic functionality anyway. What do you think?

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:08 +02:00

Since you are back here is an honest answer :

it's a basic feature included in all web browsers including mobile
one's. Rick click->copy image url Or something close
2)in the contrary the main request is about hiding and preventing
hotlinking
we are too few
4)that's not a bug

Le ven. 4 mai 2018 à 07:24, Helmut K. C. Tessarek notifications@github.com
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@flop25 https://github.com/flop25 @plegall https://github.com/plegall
is there a way to get a direct link? as mentioned several times the plugin
does not really work with more recent versions of piwigo.
Maybe this can be done as a feature request?

A direct link to the image should be basic functionality anyway. What do
you think?

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adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:08 +02:00

it's a basic feature included in all web browsers including mobile one's. Rick click->copy image url Or something close

I know, I mentioned this in my original post.

2)in the contrary the main request is about hiding and preventing hotlinking

This doesn't mean that getting a direct link is not important for others.

we are too few

What does that mean?

4)that's not a bug

I never said it was.

> 1) it's a basic feature included in all web browsers including mobile one's. Rick click->copy image url Or something close I know, I mentioned this in my original post. > 2)in the contrary the main request is about hiding and preventing hotlinking This doesn't mean that getting a direct link is not important for others. > 3) we are too few What does that mean? > 4)that's not a bug I never said it was.

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:09 +02:00

Not all browsers support Copy URL.

This CAN be accomplished with a custom theme. You need to override picture.tpl template.

After the code that displays visits I have included the following.

         {if isset($U_PHOTO_ADMIN)}
		<div id="Direct Url" class="imageInfo">
		<dt>{'Direct URL'|@translate}</dt>
		<dd><a id="direct-url" href="{$current.selected_derivative->get_url()}" target="_blank">Link</a></dd>
	</div>
	{/if}

Also, to update the link when size changes, in the changeImgSrc javascript code, add the line

    jQuery('#direct-url').attr('href', url);

This then shows a Link in the picture info when an admin, and you can easily right click to get the URL. Or click to visit and copy the URL from the address bar.

Not all browsers support Copy URL. This CAN be accomplished with a custom theme. You need to override picture.tpl template. After the code that displays visits I have included the following. ``` {if isset($U_PHOTO_ADMIN)} <div id="Direct Url" class="imageInfo"> <dt>{'Direct URL'|@translate}</dt> <dd><a id="direct-url" href="{$current.selected_derivative->get_url()}" target="_blank">Link</a></dd> </div> {/if} ``` Also, to update the link when size changes, in the _changeImgSrc_ javascript code, add the line ``` jQuery('#direct-url').attr('href', url); ``` This then shows a Link in the picture info when an admin, and you can easily right click to get the URL. Or click to visit and copy the URL from the address bar.

adam commented

2026-10-05 00:05:10 +02:00

@dcapslock awesome, thank you very much. I'll try this as soon as I have figured out how to create and use a custom theme.

@dcapslock awesome, thank you very much. I'll try this as soon as I have figured out how to create and use a custom theme.

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