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What is the issue?

<img width="1920" height="1015" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b40bc4bc-0258-4e74-988c-f4ad242bf9a6" />

I manually have to first save the copied image then go thorugh the file system navigate and locate. Why can't I just copy from snipping tool and CTRL + V in this chat interface?

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OS

Windows

GPU

Intel

CPU

Intel

Ollama version

0.21.2

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TL;DR

The issue can be resolved by using a different method to paste the image, such as using the chat interface's image upload feature or a third-party image hosting service.

Guidance

  • Check if the chat interface supports direct image pasting from the clipboard.
  • Look for an "Upload Image" or "Attach File" button in the chat interface to upload the image directly.
  • Consider using a third-party image hosting service to host the image and share the link in the chat.
  • Verify that the image is in a compatible format (e.g. PNG, JPEG) and size for the chat interface.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to the chat interface's limitations or configuration, rather than the user's system or Ollama version.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Use the chat interface's image upload feature or a third-party image hosting service to share images, as direct pasting from the clipboard is not supported.

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