Hey folks, I need some help with Jira images in comments.
I’m using Chrome on my desktop and I like putting screenshots in my Jira comments. Usually I make them 800px wide so they fit nicely. I do it like this:
Here's what I saw:
!screenshot.jpg|width=800px!
But sometimes the screenshot has tiny text. When I shrink it, you can’t read anything. I know if you click images in the attachment area, they pop up big. Can we do that in comments too?
Is there some magic word I can add to make the image clickable and expandable? I only know about the width thing.
Funny enough, on my phone the comment images are already clickable. But I really need this on my work computer.
Any ideas? Thanks!
As someone who’s been using Jira for years, I’ve faced this exact issue. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in way to make images in comments expandable like attachments. It’s a limitation that’s frustrated many teams I’ve worked with.
However, I’ve found a workaround that might help. Instead of embedding the image directly in the comment, you can upload it as an attachment first. Then, in your comment, use a link to the attachment like this:
[View full-size image|^screenshot.jpg]
This creates a clickable link in your comment. When users click it, they’ll see the full-size image in a new tab or overlay, depending on their Jira setup.
It’s not as seamless as having expandable inline images, but it’s the best solution I’ve found so far. Hope this helps with your workflow!
I’ve encountered this issue too, and it’s definitely frustrating. While Jira doesn’t offer a native solution for expandable comment images, I’ve found a decent workaround. Try using HTML img tags with a thumbnail and a link to the full-size image. It looks something like this:
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This method allows you to display a smaller image in the comment while providing a clickable link to the full-size version. It’s not perfect, but it’s been effective for my team. Just ensure you have the necessary permissions to use HTML in comments. Hope this helps!
yo ryan, i feel ya on the image struggle. have you tried using a url shortener for your screenshots? like bit.ly or tinyurl? you could shrink the link, paste it in the comment, and peeps can click to see the full-size pic. not perfect, but might do the trick til jira steps up their game lol