Objective To investigate the mechanism by which lipid distribution induced by drying conditions affects the structure and physicochemical properties of konjac glucomannan-based emulsion films.Methods A film-forming emulsion composed of konjac glucomannan, pectin, and basil essential oil (K-P-OG) was prepared. The effects of different drying temperatures (25 ℃, 30 ℃, 35 ℃, and 40 ℃) on the physicochemical properties of K-P-OG films were examined. The droplet morphology and water distribution during the film-forming process were tracked using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR). A rheometer was used to analyze the interactions among components within the emulsion during film formation.Results At a drying temperature of 30 ℃, OG was uniformly dispersed in the film-forming solution, resulting in the highest stability, the most compact and orderly film structure, and optimal physicochemical properties. The tensile strength and elongation at break reached 84.8 MPa and 12.9%, respectively, and the water contact angle was 97°. As drying progressed, tightly bound water and loosely bound water interpenetrated, and the degree of molecular chain entanglement and hydrogen bonding in the film-forming emulsion increased.Conclusion Appropriate drying conditions help maintain the stability of the emulsion during film formation, promote interactions within the film matrix, facilitate the formation of a uniform and dense film structure, and significantly enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of the emulsion film.