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Steps to reproduce
Image path parsing error.
When adding an image from a local disk to the editor, the image path in the editor does not match the actual image path.
Video_2025-09-02_102325.zip (1.3 MB)
Best solution:
When adding an image from a local disk to the editor, you should provide an option for the user to retain the full image path, for example.
You should provide an option for the user to retain a partial image path, for example.
In addition, a new error was discovered:
The image path \images\2025-09-01_155149.png does not contain a space, but Obsidian incorrectly adds a space %203 to the path , making the image path very difficult to understand.
If you want to rename an image, it’s best to use the following:
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The above image naming method is the most standard, standardized, and easiest to understand image naming convention.
Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]
Y
Expected result
Best solution:
When adding an image from a local disk to the editor, you should provide an option for the user to retain the full image path, for example.
You should provide an option for the user to retain a partial image path, for example.
In addition, a new error was discovered:
The image path \images\2025-09-01_155149.png does not contain a space, but Obsidian incorrectly adds a space %203 to the path , making the image path very difficult to understand.
If you want to rename an image, it’s best to use the following:
…
…
The above image naming method is the most standard, standardized, and easiest to understand image naming convention.
Actual result
