This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ismoy Belizaire
The latest release of ImagePickerKMP (v1.0.23) brings a small but
powerful addition for iOS developers: a new flag called
directCameraLaunch.
This feature gives you control over whether the image picker should
open directly into the camera or show the source selection
dialog first.
The New Flag: directCameraLaunch
By default, the picker shows a dialog on iOS asking the user to choose
between camera and gallery.\
With directCameraLaunch, you can now change that behavior:
-
directCameraLaunch = true→ Skips the dialog and opens the camera immediately.\ -
directCameraLaunch = false→ Keeps the dialog so the user can choose.
Usage Example
Here's how you can use it with ImagePickerLauncher in your Compose
Multiplatform project:
ImagePickerLauncher(
config = ImagePickerConfig(
onPhotoCaptured = { result ->
capturedPhoto = result
showCamera = false
},
onError = {
showCamera = false
},
onDismiss = {
showImagePicker = false // Reset state when user doesn't select anything
},
directCameraLaunch = false // Set to true if you want to launch the camera directly Only IOS
)
)
Why This Matters
This new option provides better UX flexibility:
- Apps that want a streamlined flow (e.g., scanning receipts, IDs, QR codes) can go straight to the camera.\
- Apps that want to offer both gallery and camera selection can keep the dialog.
In short: you now have the best of both worlds, controlled with a simple
flag.
Dependency
To try it out, update your Gradle dependency to the latest version:
dependencies {
implementation("io.github.ismoy:imagepickerkmp:1.0.23")
}
Final Thoughts
The directCameraLaunch flag makes ImagePickerKMP even more versatile
for real-world use cases. Whether your app prioritizes fast camera
access or user choice, you can now support both seamlessly with version
1.0.23.
Are you planning to use directCameraLaunch in your project? Would you
prefer the dialog or direct camera launch by default?
Github: https://github.com/ismoy/ImagePickerKMP
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ismoy Belizaire
Ismoy Belizaire | Sciencx (2025-09-03T11:51:36+00:00) ImagePickerKMP 1.0.23: Controling Camera Launch on iOS with `directCameraLaunch`. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/09/03/imagepickerkmp-1-0-23-controling-camera-launch-on-ios-with-directcameralaunch/
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