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How to Fix PowerPoint Images Disappeared or Cannot Be Displayed
Question details
The user needs to recover or correctly display images and figures that have suddenly disappeared or become unavailable in a PowerPoint presentation.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Opening a PowerPoint presentation after the original image files were moved to a different location, renamed, or had their file access permissions modified.
- Observed behavior
- Images or figures that previously appeared correctly on the presentation slides now show up as unavailable, present a red X, or have completely disappeared.
Verify if the original image files were recently moved to a different folder, renamed, or deleted from your computer, as this is the primary cause of broken image links.
Reconnect and Embed Missing Images
By re-inserting the missing images as embedded files rather than linked files, you ensure the images are saved within the presentation itself and will not disappear when files are moved.
PowerPoint allows users to either link to an image or embed it. Linked images depend on the exact file path on your computer. If the image is moved or renamed, PowerPoint can no longer locate it, causing it to disappear from the slide.
To resolve this permanently, you should remove the broken links and re-insert the images as embedded objects.
Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide containing the missing image. Click on the broken image icon or placeholder frame and press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard.
Go to the 'Insert' tab located on the top ribbon, click on 'Pictures', and then select 'This Device'.
Browse through your computer's folders to find the original image file that you want to add back to the presentation.
Select the image file. Ensure you simply click the 'Insert' button at the bottom right of the dialog box (do not click the drop-down arrow to select 'Link to File'). This embeds the image directly into the presentation.
Easily Embed Images to Prevent Missing Graphics with WPS Presentation
WPS Presentation provides a straightforward way to embed images directly into your slides, ensuring your graphics never disappear when sharing files across different devices. It offers full compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint formats.
- 1. Open your presentation: Launch WPS Presentation and open the slide deck where you need to add your images securely.
- 2. Access the Insert menu: Navigate to the 'Insert' tab on the top toolbar and click on the 'Picture' icon.
- 3. Choose local images: Select 'From This Device' to browse your local computer for the original image files you wish to add.
- 4. Embed into the slide: Click 'Open' to place the image onto your slide. By default, WPS Presentation embeds the image securely into the file data.
- 5. Save the document: Click the 'Save' icon or press Ctrl+S to permanently save the embedded image within your presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between linked and embedded images in a presentation?
A linked image only points to a file's location on your local drive to keep the presentation file size small. However, it will disappear if the original file is moved. An embedded image is stored completely inside the presentation file itself, ensuring it is always displayed regardless of where the presentation is sent or saved.
How can I find the original file path of a missing linked image?
If your image displays a red X or a blank placeholder, you can often go to 'File' > 'Info' and look for 'Edit Links to Files' in the bottom right corner (if available). Clicking this will reveal the original file paths the presentation is trying to locate, helping you figure out which files need to be restored.
Will emailing my presentation cause my linked images to disappear?
Yes. If you use linked images and only attach the presentation file to your email, the recipient's computer will not have access to the local image files on your hard drive. As a result, the images will appear as missing or unavailable on their end. You must embed the images instead.
How can I reduce the file size after embedding all my pictures?
Once you embed your pictures to ensure they don't disappear, you can select any image on a slide, go to the 'Picture Format' or 'Picture Tools' tab, and click 'Compress Pictures'. This allows you to lower the image resolution and delete cropped areas, significantly reducing the overall file size of your presentation.
