useExistingImageAsPlaceholder

If enabled, crossfade animation will be applied not only between placeholder and the loaded image, but also between consecutive images (i.e., when a new image is requested after a previous one has been successfully loaded). This allows for smooth transitions between images, rather than an abrupt replacement or only placeholder→image crossfade.

Note: The coil3.request.crossfade option must also be enabled for useExistingImageAsPlaceholder to take effect. If coil3.request.crossfade is not enabled, this option will have no effect.

Also note: If a placeholder is set, the crossfade will always occur between the placeholder and the result, so consecutive image crossfading may not be observable in that scenario.

Also note: This option is only supported in Jetpack Compose (AsyncImage, AsyncImagePainter). It does not apply to XML-based views.