Скачать или смотреть Solving the Issue of Non-Draggable Images from External Sources in Next.js

Learn why images loaded from external sources in `Next.js` aren't draggable and how to fix the issue effectively with simple code modifications.
---
This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/73816172/ asked by the user 'Hippolyte BRINGER' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/11561158/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/73816512/ provided by the user 'Hippolyte BRINGER' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/11561158/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions.

Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Next/Image: Dragging image doesn't work when src comes from another website

Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l...
The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license.

If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
---
Solving the Issue of Non-Draggable Images from External Sources in Next.js

Are you facing difficulties trying to drag images that are sourced from an external website while working with Next.js? This is a common issue encountered by developers when handling images in their applications. In this guide, we will explore the problem, analyze its cause, and provide a straightforward solution to make those images draggable again.

Understanding the Problem

When developing a Next.js application, you might find that images loaded from your local directory can be dragged without any problems. However, once you try to load an image from an external URL, you might notice that dragging functionality simply doesn't work.

Example Situation

Consider the following scenarios:

Drag from Local Source:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Drag from External Source:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

In the first case, everything works as expected. But in the second case, the image becomes unresponsive to drag events.

Analyzing the Cause

The issue arises from the way Next.js handles the image loading. Specifically, it is affected by the loader attribute defined in the Image component. When set to loader={({ src }) => src}, this seemingly simple line inadvertently disables dragging when the source is external. This is why your external images cannot be dragged.

Solution: Modifying the Image Loader

To fix the dragging issue with external images, you can remove or modify the loader attribute. Here’s a modified example that allows you to drag images from external sources with ease:

Revised Code Example

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Key Changes Made

Removed the loader Attribute: By eliminating the loader attribute, we are allowing the standard drag behavior to take precedence without additional interference.

Directly Used src: This ensures that the image is referenced correctly, preserving its draggable functionality.

Conclusion

In summary, if you find that Next.js images sourced from external URLs cannot be dragged, check the loader attribute in your Image component. By modifying it—either by removing it or adjusting the way you handle the source—you can restore the drag functionality.

With this insight, you're now equipped to handle image drag-and-drop behavior even when working with external sources. If you encounter other issues, feel free to explore further or reach out to your community for additional support.

Happy coding!