Easy Photo Upload for Firefox Mobile

Easy Photo Uploader is an add-on geared towards Firefox Mobile. It makes it easier to choose a photo to upload to a web page.

You can install the add-on from Mozilla: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/addon/134974

Since it’s still experimental you might need to log in to install.

If you installed the add-on on a Nokia N900, then you are all set. If not, then first you’ll need to configure the path to the folder where your device stores photos.

Easy Photo Uploader options

Easy Photo Uploader options

When the path is configured, Easy Photo Uploader is ready to use. The add-on will insert a new button labeled EPU to forms that have file upload elements.

Here are a few examples:

Easy Photo Uploader button on a simple form

Easy Photo Uploader button on a simple form

Easy Photo Uploader button on Wordpress' upload media form

Easy Photo Uploader button on Wordpress' upload media form

Easy Photo Uploader button on Flickr basic upload form

Easy Photo Uploader button on Flickr basic upload form

When you push the button, you’ll get the photo browser. It displays the the newest photo first, which is usually what you’re looking for. The photo display is nice and big, making it easy to select the best one between a bunch of similar shots.

Easy Photo Uploader photo browser

Easy Photo Uploader photo browser

Use the > button to go to the next image, the >> jumps to the last image (the oldest one), while < goes back and << jumps to the newest photo.

When you found the photo you want to use just tap the Use This button, and the full path will be inserted into the file upload element:

Now you just submit the form, and the photo you selected will be uploaded.

This add-on is still under development, so I’d be happy to hear from you. Any suggestions, ideas are welcome.

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