CameraCaptureUI.CaptureFileAsync() is returning a corrupt StorageFile if user selects "Save as a copy" option on the OS dialog

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CameraCaptureUI.CaptureFileAsync() is returning a corrupt StorageFile if user selects "Save as a copy" option on the OS dialog

Imtiaz, Maham 0

When using CameraCaptureUI in a UWP app, if cropping is allowed as follows:

CameraCaptureUI captureUI = new CameraCaptureUI();

captureUI.PhotoSettings.Format = CameraCaptureUIPhotoFormat.Jpeg;

captureUI.PhotoSettings.CroppedSizeInPixels = new Size(200, 200);

StorageFile photo = await captureUI.CaptureFileAsync(CameraCaptureUIMode.Photo);

The StorageFile returned from the CaptureFileAsync() call is corrupt when user selects Save as a copy instead of Save after performing the OS Photos dialog popup that is part of the CaptureFileAsync() call. It is 0 bytes in size.

Why is the image coming back corrupt? And is there a way of checking where the user saved the edited copy?

Junjie Zhu - MSFT 21,746 Reputation points

2023-12-01T02:56:54.42+00:00

Hello @Imtiaz, Maham ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

I used your code and after taking a photo there are only two options "Done" and "Cancel", could you please share your detailed steps and screenshots to help us understand the problem?

Thank you.
Imtiaz, Maham 0 Reputation points

2023-12-01T03:36:47.5966667+00:00

I am using Windows 11 23H2, when I take a photo, it shows the options attached to this comment. Same options exist when you edit a photo from MS Photos app. Selecting Save as Copy returns a corrupted photo with the call CaptureFileAsync().
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 21,746 Reputation points

2023-12-06T02:25:28.56+00:00

Hello @Imtiaz, Maham ,

We are testing this behavior, and I will update below if there are any progress.
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 21,746 Reputation points

2023-12-07T07:37:16.8033333+00:00

Hello @Imtiaz, Maham ,

I was able to reproduce the same behavior, this is an unexpected behavior, I'd suggest you submit feedback about this API in the Feedback Hub.

You could find the Feedback Hub in the Start Menu.

Please select Developer Platform->API Feedback as the category when you submit your request.

The related team will check the request.

After you submit the request, please share your link, I will help you submit this request through internal channels.
Imtiaz, Maham 0 Reputation points

2023-12-08T21:14:03.7133333+00:00

@Junjie Zhu - MSFT I submitted the feedback as you suggested and here is the short link generated: https://aka.ms/AAo2tl6
Junjie Zhu - MSFT 21,746 Reputation points

2023-12-14T09:45:08.7833333+00:00

Hello @Imtiaz, Maham ,
Thank you for sharing link, I will submit this request through internal channels.