ImagePreviewer
Visualize images directly in Minecraft chat - simple, convenient, and efficient.
Key Features
Fully automated image display without requiring resource packs. The plugin operates on pure vanilla gameplay, supports animated GIF images, and provides extensive customization options.
All operations are performed client-side through packet data transfer, completely eliminating load on the main server thread. Integration with Floodgate provides seamless experience for Bedrock Edition players.
Installation
- Download the plugin: Get the latest version of ImagePreviewer.
- Install the plugin: Place the ImagePreviewer file in the
./pluginsdirectory. - Install PacketEvents: Download the current version of PacketEvents.
- Restart the server: Reload the server to activate the plugin.
- Ready to use!

Commands
/imagepreview preview <url>— display image from URL/imagepreview preview <url> [time-ticks]— preview with specified duration/imagepreview cancel— cancel current preview/imagepreview reload— reload configuration/imagepreview history— view preview history/imagepreview help— usage information
Permissions
imagepreviewer.use— permission for image previewimagepreviewer.use.time— preview with time specificationimagepreviewer.command.reload— plugin reloadimagepreviewer.command.help— access to helpimagepreviewer.command.history— view historyimagepreviewer.command.cancel— cancel display
Compatibility
- Requires Java 17 or higher
- Tested versions: Spigot/Paper 1.20 - 1.21.3 (latest)