some improvements

backend/igny8_core/modules/writer/serializers.py

@@ -153,6 +153,8 @@ class ImagesSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
 
 class ContentImageSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
     """Serializer for individual image in grouped content images"""
+    image_url = serializers.SerializerMethodField()
+    
     class Meta:
         model = Images
         fields = [
@@ -166,6 +168,24 @@ class ContentImageSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
             'created_at',
             'updated_at',
         ]
+    
+    def get_image_url(self, obj):
+        """
+        Return proper HTTP URL for image.
+        Priority: If image_path exists, return file endpoint URL, otherwise return image_url (API URL).
+        """
+        if obj.image_path:
+            # Return file endpoint URL for locally saved images
+            request = self.context.get('request')
+            if request:
+                # Build absolute URL for file endpoint
+                file_url = request.build_absolute_uri(f'/api/v1/writer/images/{obj.id}/file/')
+                return file_url
+            else:
+                # Fallback: return relative URL if no request context
+                return f'/api/v1/writer/images/{obj.id}/file/'
+        # Fallback to original image_url (API URL) if no local path
+        return obj.image_url
 
 
 class ContentImagesGroupSerializer(serializers.Serializer):