If you want to copy clipboard image on livewriter as local image, use Clipboard Capture or Clipboard Live – Live Writer Plug-in

Copying Clipboard Images Locally in Windows Live Writer: A Solution

Many bloggers using Windows Live Writer (WLW) prefer to embed images locally rather than using hotlinks. Hotlinks can break if the source image is removed, leaving a broken image on your blog. This article details a solution to a common problem: clipboard images being pasted as hotlinks instead of local files in WLW.

The Problem: Hotlinked Images

After browser updates, some users have reported a change in behavior within Windows Live Writer. Instead of copying the image data itself, the copy operation only captures a link to the image source. This means that WLW will insert a direct link to the image hosted on the website you copied it from. This is undesirable as it creates a dependency on the external website and puts your blog at risk of broken image links if the source image is removed or the website goes offline.

The Solution: Windows Live Writer Plugins

Fortunately, there are plugins available for Windows Live Writer that specifically address this issue and allow you to copy images from the clipboard and save them locally when pasting into WLW. I recommend using one of the following plugins:

• Clipboard Live: http://plugins.live.com/writer/detail/clipboard-live
• Clipboard Capture: http://plugins.live.com/writer/detail/clipboard-capture

These plugins work by intercepting the clipboard data and saving the image as a local file within your WLW post.

How to Use the Plugins

While slightly different from the convenience of a simple "copy and paste" (CTRL+V), using these plugins is still relatively straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Copy Image to Clipboard: In your web browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome, etc.), find the image you want to use and copy it to your clipboard (right-click and select "Copy Image" or similar option).
2. Insert with Plugin: In Windows Live Writer, click the "Insert" menu.
3. Select Plugin: From the "Insert" menu, select either "Clipboard Live" or "Clipboard Capture." The plugin will then grab the image from your clipboard, save it locally, and insert it into your post.

Conclusion

Although the direct copy-and-paste method might be preferable, utilizing either Clipboard Live or Clipboard Capture offers a reliable workaround to ensure your images are stored locally and your blog remains independent of external image hosting. This solution guarantees that your images will remain intact, even if the original source disappears.