[Feature] Add “Open in Browser” button to quickly open the current image/video in the web version

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I have searched the existing feature requests, both open and closed, to make sure this is not a duplicate request.

• Yes

The feature

Summary

A clearly visible “Open in Browser” button in the asset viewer (next to Share/Info) would be a small change, but very practical.
It would help bridge the gap between app and web features, and many users would benefit from it.

Why this would be useful

• Some features are only available on the web, such as:
  • Map view
  • View in timeline (especially important for opening images that appeared in one of the widgets)
  • Viewing 360° photos /videos
  • Other current web-only features can be accessed quickly
• In the future, new features will likely appear first on the web.
• This button would make it easy to access them right away without waiting for the mobile app to catch up.
• Timesaver: no need to search for the same photo again in the browser or go through multiple menus.
• Makes it simple for users who mainly use the app but occasionally need some of the great web-only features

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile

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As it has been quite a while, I would love to hear some official comment on this. Is this something you would even want (e.g. if someone would contribute it) and if so, what are the chances of seeing it someday this year? At least a "no priority for the next 12 months, but interesting idea" or "we migut xonsider it if at least 50 people upvote this" or "too hard to implement, declined for now" comment would have helped a lot...no answer at all for half a year just makes users feel completely unheard.

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@YarosMallorca I'll look into this when I have time, seems pretty straightforward

Wow, thanks a lot! ❤️ Really glad to hear that. This is highly appreciated and would help in so many cases, especially if it is just a single tap or so away. 😍 I am currently using the web version on mobile with many hacks and CSS theming just because of the 360° lack in the app - this feature would be a lifesaver in that case (and many others too). Your message literally made my evening!

[YarosMallorca]

Implemented the feature in #26369

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No way... I don't know what to say...thank you so, so much! @YarosMallorca 😍!

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@YarosMallorca So sad, it did not made it into main. Anyhow to appreciate your effort in this (and other Immich issues) I've sent you a small sponsoring just as a thank you gesture. Grab some great, free breakfast to start into a new, successful week (saw no option to leave a message via Github, so I did here).

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Thanks to everyone else involved here too, e.g. you @timonrieger for the fast testing ❤️.