While this could reduce distraction, you might miss visual explanations such as diagrams or graphics. So we have put together a quick guide you can use to fix this problem. Keep reading.
1. Update Google Chrome
If you are running an outdated version of Google Chrome, you might experience all sorts of problems, including the browser failing to load images. While Chrome updates automatically, you can update it yourself, giving it a chance to fix bugs and don’t miss any improvements.
To update your browser, click the three-dot menu from the top-right corner. Then, go to Help > About Google Chrome. Chrome will display the Chrome is up to date message or install any available updates.
If your problem is not due to an outdated Chrome version, move on to the following solutions.
2. Go Incognito
A conflicting browser extension might stop it from loading images. The best way to test this is to use incognito mode. Open the three-dot menu and select New Incognito window or press Ctrl + Shift + N.
If Chrome loads images, you need to look at the installed extensions. You can disable all extensions and re-enable them one by one. This way, you can figure out which extension prevents Chrome from displaying images correctly.
If you have to disable an extension that you often use and can’t find a replacement, you can create your own Google Chrome extension.
3. Check Chrome’s Site Settings
We’ll continue the troubleshooting process by taking a look at Chrome settings. If you see broken image icons, there’s a chance you accidentally changed the privacy settings. Here is how you can check this out:
Open Chrome’s menu and head to Settings. From the left pane, click Privacy and security. Click Site Settings > Images. Below Default behavior, select the Sites can show images option. Additionally, look at the Customized behaviors section to ensure you haven’t added any site to Not allowed to show images.
4. Allow Sites to Use Javascript
Web developers use JavaScript to add visual elements to sites, among other functionalities. If you’ve set Chrome to stop using JavaScript, it could have problems when it comes to loading images. Follow these steps to re-enable JavaScript:
Navigate to chrome://setings. Head to Privacy and security > Site Settings. From the Content section, click JavaScript. Set Default behavior to Sites can use Javascript. Check if Chrome shows images.
5. Clear Chrome’s Cache Data
Almost all browsers use cache data to improve loading times. However, if this data somehow gets corrupted, it could stop the browser from functioning properly. So, clearing your browser cache is worth a try to fix your problem.
6. Rename the Data Folder
Chrome could’ve stopped loading images because of corrupted files in its data folder. The easiest fix is to rename the current data folder so that Chrome will create a new one.
If you’re using Windows 10, Press Windows key + R to bring up a Run dialog. Type %appdata% and press Enter. Then, navigate to Google > Chrome > User Data. There, locate and rename the Default folder.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to identify why files get corrupted, but if it keeps happening, you should scan your entire system for corrupted or damaged files.
7. Reset Google Chrome
If you have tried anything and Chrome is still not loading images, it’s time to reset it. You will remove any extensions, cache, and history by doing it. However, Chrome will preserve your bookmarks and passwords, so you don’t have to worry about losing access to important sites.
Here is how you can reset Chrome:
Go to chrome://settings. Select Reset and clean up from the left pane. Click Restore settings to their original defaults > Reset settings.
Bring Images Back to Chrome
Hopefully, one or more solutions in our guide helped you fix the problem. If you have tried using other browsers and encountered the same problem, you need to dig deeper. Check your internet connection, OS version, look for driver updates, and run a scan for malware.
If you’re using an older computer, Chrome might have problems loading images as it needs more resources. In this case, you should switch to a web browser that is designed to work smoothly on legacy hardware and software.
