MDX with Images and Components

Welcome to this MDX example! This post demonstrates how you can use MDX to create rich, interactive blog posts with images and custom React components.

What is MDX?

MDX allows you to use JSX in your markdown content. You can import components, use them in your content, and even pass props to them.

Using Images in MDX

Method 1: Using the Custom BlogImage Component

You can use our custom BlogImage component for optimized images with captions:

Method 2: Using Next.js Image Component Directly

You can also use the Next.js Image component directly:

React Components Visualization

Method 3: Regular Markdown Images

You can still use regular markdown image syntax:

Custom Components

Callouts for Important Information

Code Blocks with Language Labels

import Image from 'next/image';

export default function BlogPost() {
return (
  <div>
    <Image
      src="/my-image.jpg"
      alt="Description"
      width={800}
      height={600}
    />
  </div>
);
}

npm install next-mdx-remote
npm install @next/mdx

Advanced Features

Responsive Image Gallery

You can create complex layouts by combining multiple components:

Interactive Elements

Since this is MDX, you can even include interactive React components:

Best Practices for Images in MDX

1. Optimize your images before adding them to your blog
2. Use descriptive alt text for accessibility
3. Choose appropriate dimensions for your content
4. Consider using WebP format for better performance
5. Add captions to provide context

File Structure

When using images in your MDX blog, organize your files like this:

public/
  images/
    blog/
      post-slug/
        hero-image.jpg
        diagram.png
        screenshot.jpg
_posts/
  my-post.mdx

Conclusion

MDX gives you the power to create rich, interactive blog posts that go beyond traditional markdown. You can:

• ✅ Use optimized Next.js Image components
• ✅ Create custom reusable components
• ✅ Add interactive elements
• ✅ Maintain the simplicity of markdown syntax

Ready to create your own MDX blog posts? Check out the MDX documentation for more advanced features and examples.