Markdown is a simple and popular markup language used for formatting text. One of its common use cases is to embed images in documents. If you store your images in Dropbox and want to include them in your Markdown files, I’ve got a handy trick for you!
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to easily embed Dropbox images in Markdown:
Step 1: Copy the Dropbox Image Link Go to your Dropbox account and find the image you want to embed. Right-click on the image and select “Copy Dropbox Link.”
Step 2: Paste the URL in the Markdown Image Tag In your Markdown file, paste the Dropbox URL using the following format:
<img src="PASTE_YOUR_DROPBOX_URL_HERE">
Step 3: Modify the URL
To ensure the image displays correctly, modify the Dropbox URL slightly. Replace ?dl=o at the end of the URL with ?raw=1. This modification allows the image to be rendered directly in Markdown.
That’s it! You’ve successfully embedded your Dropbox image in Markdown. Now, when you render your Markdown document, the image will be displayed seamlessly.
Using this method, you can easily include images hosted on Dropbox in your Markdown documents, making it convenient for sharing and collaborating on various projects.