I am going through a weird issue with my Gmail account. Whenever I receive an email with attachment. It won't display the images. only texts and image name is visible.
I am using my Gmail account on the windows 10 pro computer with Microsoft internet explorer browser.
If your Gmail is not showing images this could happen due to the various reasons. some of them are listed below.
If Gmail is not showing images in attachments, here are some common reasons and solutions:
1. Check Image Display Settings in Gmail
1. Open Gmail in a browser.
2. Go to Settings (gear icon in the top-right corner) > See all settings.
3. Under the General tab, find the Images section.
4. Ensure Always display external images is selected.
5. Save changes at the bottom of the page.
2. Open the Email in a New Tab
• Sometimes, Gmail doesn’t display images correctly in the preview.
• Open the attachment or email in a new tab or download the file to view the image.
3. Clear Cache and Cookies
1. Open your browser's settings.
2. Navigate to the Privacy and Security section.
3. Clear the cache and cookies.
4. Restart the browser and log in to Gmail again.
4. Check Attachment Format
• Ensure the images are in a supported format (e.g., JPG, PNG, GIF).
• If the file is corrupted or not properly attached, Gmail might not display it.
5. Disable Browser Extensions
• Some extensions (e.g., ad blockers or privacy tools) might interfere with Gmail.
• Disable extensions temporarily to see if images appear.
6. Try Another Browser or Device
• Use a different browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) or device to access Gmail.
• This helps identify if the issue is browser-specific.