# Solutions for image storing / photo taking

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solutions-for-image-storing-photo-taking/80338>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective\
**Created:** [October 11, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solutions-for-image-storing-photo-taking/80338 "2023-10-11T13:59:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/solutions-for-image-storing-photo-taking/80338/2 "2023-10-11T14:03:26Z")

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> [@Bushmatic](#):
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> Can I just get Ignition to save an image file directly into a drive folder and recall it as needed using the filepath?

Yes, with the WebDev module.

> [@Bushmatic](#):
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> Or is that impossible / bad practice?

Not a bad practice, just an extra license expense. (Compared to my [free Blob Server](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-professionals-blob-server-module/57970/48), for example.)

{ You do need to take some care processing requested URLs to ensure you only expose the files you intend. }

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