Convert image path to blob react native

Question

Problem

I am trying to create an app with react native and firebase. One of the features I would like for this app is the ability to upload images. I

Answer 1

If you are using expo (>=26), then you can do it easily with the following lines of code.

uploadImage = async(imageUri) => {
  const response = await fetch(imageUri);
  const blob = await response.blob();
  var ref =   firebase.storage().ref().child("image.jpg");
  return ref.put(blob);
}

Reference: https://youtu.be/KkZckepfm2Q