Moving picture from Chromium or Chrome to the desktop converts it into HTML code.
Moving picture from Chromium or Chrome to the desktop converts it into HTML code.
I ran Ubuntu vanilla 24.04 with the standard setup, no extra desktop environment added. The issue appeared only after the first install, then reappeared when trying alternative DEs. It seems the problem lies with the default GNOME interface. After testing different desktops, I ended up reinstalling from defaults, but the image still caused issues. If I switch to Firefox, it works fine. I’m unsure if an update resolves this or if it’s related to leftover files from a Chrome browser. There’s no clear way to force GNOME to ignore images dragged from Chrome without affecting other settings.
Also note that using "Save as..." in the browser converts the image to HTML every time you save. Plus, dragging the image to the Home folder makes it turn into a .txt file instead.
It's not your responsibility for the desktop's behavior—it comes from the browser's default code. Unless you're a developer or programmer, this can't be altered. The best solution is to right-click the image and select "Save Image As." This lets you rename the file and decide where it's saved, typically in the lower-right corner. The dropdown shows extensions based on the original file type, which may change each time depending on the source. I thought it was best to clarify this for anyone who might not be familiar with the steps.