Coil for Jetpack Compose

Instructions

When implementing image loading in Jetpack Compose, use Coil (Coroutines Image Loader). It is the recommended library for Compose due to its efficiency and seamless integration.

1. Primary Composable: AsyncImage

Use AsyncImage for most use cases. It handles size resolution automatically and supports standard Image parameters.

AsyncImage(
    model = ImageRequest.Builder(LocalContext.current)
        .data("https://example.com/image.jpg")
        .crossfade(true)
        .build(),
    placeholder = painterResource(R.drawable.placeholder),
    error = painterResource(R.drawable.error),
    contentDescription = stringResource(R.string.description),
    contentScale = ContentScale.Crop,
    modifier = Modifier.clip(CircleShape)
)

2. Low-Level Control: rememberAsyncImagePainter

Use rememberAsyncImagePainter only when you need a Painter instead of a composable (e.g., for Canvas or Icon) or when you need to observe the loading state manually.

[!WARNING] rememberAsyncImagePainter does not detect the size your image is loaded at on screen and always loads the image with its original dimensions by default. Use AsyncImage unless a Painter is strictly required.

val painter = rememberAsyncImagePainter(
    model = ImageRequest.Builder(LocalContext.current)
        .data("https://example.com/image.jpg")
        .size(Size.ORIGINAL) // Explicitly define size if needed
        .build()
)

3. Slot API: SubcomposeAsyncImage

Use SubcomposeAsyncImage when you need a custom slot API for different states (Loading, Success, Error).

[!CAUTION] Subcomposition is slower than regular composition. Avoid using SubcomposeAsyncImage in performance-critical areas like LazyColumn or LazyRow.