nextcloud / nextcloud/talk-desktop

missing preview for jpg png, cant also open but save as can in talk chat

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Description

missing preview for jpg png in talk chat

Steps to reproduce

upload png or jpg to someone
in chat there is no preview of sended png or jpg
when click on picture icon, cant open (error message "cant find file"), but only "save as" or "oen in browser"

Expected behaviour

In chat show preview of sended pictures and click open file
Actual behaviour

No preview and cant open file (png, jpg) with click on int, get error message "cant find file"
Talk app

v1.1.5

Operating system: windows, android

Browser name: all

Diagnosis report
Nextcloud Talk Desktop
Version v1.1.5
Built-in Talk version v21.0.0
Release channel stable
Operating system Windows_NT 10.0.19045 (Windows 10 Pro)
Executable Path C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\NextcloudTalk\app-1.1.5\Nextcloud Talk.exe
Connected to -
Nextcloud server version 30.0.8
Nextcloud Talk version 20.1.5
notifications app enabled ✅ yes
notify_push app enabled ❌ no
Application config
{
  "launchAtStartup": false,
  "theme": "default",
  "systemTitleBar": false,
  "monochromeTrayIcon": false,
  "zoomFactor": 1,
  "playSoundChat": "respect-dnd",
  "playSoundCall": "respect-dnd",
  "enableCallbox": "respect-dnd",
  "secondarySpeaker": false,
  "secondarySpeakerDevice": null
}

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the attachment flow described for PNG and JPG files in the Nextcloud Talk Desktop app, checking both preview and opening behavior. Compare the result with the expected behavior in the issue: images should preview in chat and open when clicked, while the existing save and browser options should remain available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, javascript
Domain
desktop, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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