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Allow All Domains for Images in Next.js

In Next.js, loading images from external domains requires configuration in next.config.js. You can allow images from all domains either by using remotePatterns with a wildcard or by disabling image optimization entirely with unoptimized.

๐Ÿ‘‰ If youโ€™re dealing with an external image provider, you might run into these cases, so pick the right one based on your needs. ๐Ÿš€

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Method 1: Using remotePatterns (Updated) โœ…

import type { NextConfig } from "next";

const nextConfig: NextConfig = {
  images: {
    remotePatterns: [
      {
        protocol: "https",
        hostname: "*", // Allow images from all domains
      },
    ],
  },
};

export default nextConfig;
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Method 2: Using unoptimized

import type { NextConfig } from "next";

const nextConfig: NextConfig = {
  images: {
    unoptimized: true, // Disable image optimization
  },
};

export default nextConfig;
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When to Use:

  • remotePatterns: When you want optimized images and flexibility.
  • unoptimized: When you need images from any domain without optimization.

This approach helps in handling dynamic image sources and bypassing domain restrictions. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

โ— Update: Big thanks to Ajit Kumar for pointing out an important detail in the comments. He mentioned that using "*" as a wildcard for hostname in remotePatterns is not allowed due to security reasons. Iโ€™ve updated the post to reflect the correct configuration to stay up-to-date with Next.js best practices. ๐Ÿ™Œ

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Ajit Kumar โ€ข โ€ข Edited

Does it remotepatterns still valid in new version of Nextjs? I was seeing some options like domains have depreciated in latest release.

I think, remotepatterns is replacement of domains in nextjs 15. Thanks. I will explore it further.

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Ajit Kumar โ€ข

I think, wildcard "" is not allowed due to security risk.
Error: Invalid images.remotePatterns configuration:
Pattern hostname "
" is not allowed.

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Joodi โ€ข

Hey Ajit Kumar! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Thanks for pointing that out! You were totally right about the "*" wildcard. Iโ€™ve updated the post now. Appreciate it! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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