Your browser can’t load images? It can be frustrating, but you can try these different methods to fix Google Chrome Not Loading Images. Even though Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, it is not bug-free. Sometimes the browser stops loading the images leaving only the alternate text of the image.
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While this may reduce distractions, you may miss visual explanations such as pictures or graphs. That’s why we have prepared a quick guide that you can use to fix this problem. read on.
1. Update Google Chrome
If you are using an older version of Google Chrome, you may experience all kinds of problems including the browser not loading the images. Although Chrome updates automatically, you can update it yourself, which allows it to fix bugs and not miss any improvements.
To update your browser, click on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner. Then go to Help > About Google Chrome. Chrome will display the message Chrome is up to date or install all available updates.
If your problem is not with the older version of Chrome, continue with the next solutions.
2. Go Incognito
A conflicting browser extension may be preventing it from loading images. The best way to test this is by using Incognito Mode. Open the three-dot menu and select New Incognito Window or press Ctrl+Shift+N.
If Chrome loads the images, you’ll need to look for extensions installed. You can deactivate all extensions and reactivate them one by one. This way you can determine which extension is preventing Chrome from displaying images correctly.
3. Check Chrome’s Site Settings
We will continue the troubleshooting process by looking at Chrome settings. If you see a broken image icon, you may have accidentally changed the privacy setting. Here’s how you can verify it:
- Open the Chrome menu and go to Settings.
- In the left pane, click Privacy & Security.
- Click Site Settings > Images.
- Under Default behavior, select the Sites may display images option. Also, check the Custom Behavior section to make sure that you haven’t added a site that doesn’t allow images to be displayed.
4. Allow Sites to Use Javascript
Web developers use JavaScript to add visuals to sites, among other features. If you have configured Chrome to stop using JavaScript, you may have problems loading images. Follow these steps to re-enable JavaScript:
- Go to chrome://settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security > Site Settings.
- In the Content section, click JavaScript.
- Set the default behavior on sites that can use JavaScript.
- Check if Chrome is showing images.
5. Clear Chrome’s Cache Data
Almost all browsers use cache data to improve load times. However, if this data gets corrupted in some way, it can prevent the browser from working properly. So clearing your browser’s cache is worth a try to solve your problem.
6. Rename the Data Folder
Chrome could have stopped loading images because of corrupted files in its data folder. The easiest solution is to rename the current data folder so that Chrome can create a new one.
If you are using Windows 10, press Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog box. Type %appdata% and press Enter. After that go to Google > Chrome > User Data. Locate and rename the default folder there.
7. Reset Google Chrome
If you’ve tried something and Chrome still won’t load images, it’s time to reset it. Doing so will remove all extensions, cache, and history. However, Chrome will keep your bookmarks and passwords, so you don’t have to worry about losing access to important sites.
Here’s how to reset Chrome:
- Go to chrome://settings.
- Expand the Advanced menu and select Reset & Clear from the left pane.
- Click Restore settings to their original defaults > Reset Settings.
Conclusion
Hope one or more of the solutions in our guide helped you resolve the issue. If you have tried using other browsers and faced the same problem, then you need to dig deeper. Check your Internet connection, operating system version, check for driver updates, and scan for malware.