Facebook users have been reporting that images in their News Feed are not loading properly, and some posts appear as black boxes with no image at all. This is known as a broken image, and fixing it can be done by following these steps:

  1. Open Facebook and log in.
  2. Click on the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen.
  3. Select Settings from the menu that appears.
  4. Under General, click on Images and Videos.
  5. On the right-hand side of the Images and Videos section, you will see a list of posts with broken images. Click on each post to see more information about it, including a link to a video guide that explains how to fix broken images on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/article/10156090796692712?ref=hl&qid=WGtKfNxPcD8&utm_source=newsfeed&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=social-share-button-update ..

Why Facebook Pictures Are Not Loading

  1. Facebook is down.
  2. Facebook is slow.
  3. Facebook is not loading pictures correctly.

1. Bad network connection

One of the most common reasons Facebook images don’t load is low internet speed. Poor network connectivity can also be a factor. ..

2. Cache

Your Facebook app store and internet browser cache are temporary files that help them work better. This is known as the cache and it can get corrupted and cause various problems. This could easily result in pictures not loading correctly on Facebook. If this happens, you may need to clear the cache or update your Facebook app store to fix the issue.

3. Issues with the DNS Server

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a system that translates website names into IP addresses so browsers can load them. There are different types of DNS servers, and each has a task to connect you to a webpage, an online game, or other content on the internet. If you have bad DNS, you can expect connection errors to happen.

4. Facebook Free Mode

Facebook has a free mode that doesn’t use any of your data, but it’s available only with a few mobile carriers. You can like, share, and post comments, but videos and pictures won’t be displayed in free mode. If your Facebook app is not displaying images, you may have activated free mode.

5. Web Browser Extensions

Facebook is struggling to load pictures because of add-ons and blockers. You should disable any add-ons or blockers that are causing trouble.

6. You Disabled Images

Some people disable their browser’s ability to load pictures and other content in order to reduce the consumption of data and improve the browser’s performance. If Facebook is not loading images, you may want to check if you disabled the browser from loading them.

7. Facebook Is Experiencing Server Problems

Facebook is having some connectivity issues. Many people have experienced this before and there are no announcements yet about what is causing the problem. You can check for updates on Facebook’s website or by following their social media accounts. ..

How to Fix Facebook Not Loading Images

  • Make sure you have the latest Facebook security patches installed.
  • Try refreshing your page.
  • Try using a different browser or app.

1. Fix Your Internet Connection

If you still can’t see the images, it’s possible that your internet connection is not good and you should try to improve it. First, check if you have an active internet connection and make sure you have an appropriate bandwidth and that your ISP has no issues. If that still doesn’t work, then maybe your internet connection is not working properly and you should try to fix it. First, check if you have an active internet connection and make sure you have an appropriate bandwidth and that your ISP has no issues. If that still doesn’t work, then maybe there could be a problem with your computer or the internet connection itself. You should invest some time into troubleshooting this so that you can find out what is causing the problems.

To determine your internet speed, you can use a speed test to measure your upload and download speeds. You can also use a free online speed test to see how fast your internet connection is.

2. Check the Official Facebook Server Status

Facebook has been having server problems lately. Sometimes it’s because of a cybersecurity attack or regular maintenance. Before taking any other steps, it might be best to check the status of Facebook servers.

Downdetector is a website that allows users to check if Facebook is up and running.

3. Reset the Router

If you’re having trouble loading pictures on Facebook, try resetting your router. Our detailed guide on how to reset your router can help you do this.

4. Check for the Latest App Version

If you are using the Facebook app on your mobile device, open the Facebook app and go to settings. Scroll down until you see the About option. Tap on it and the version of the Facebook app installed on your device will be displayed. You can also check Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store for updates.

5. Clear the Browser Cache and Data

If Facebook won’t load pictures because of a corrupted cache file, the best solution is to clear the cache and data. depending on your browser, you may have to go to your browser’s history and delete it. The best way to do this is by deleting all cache, cookies, and other temporary files.

  1. Open the app and sign in.

  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the main screen and select “Settings.”

  3. Scroll down to the “Cache” section and select “Clear Cache.”

  4. Click on the clear button to finish clearing the cache.

  5. under “Privacy”, select “Cookies”.

  6. under “Cookies”, select “Accept cookies”.

Scroll down to the Permissions section, and change the permissions for the app to be as follows:

  • Allow everyone to access the app
  • Allow only people who you trust to have access to the app
  • Allow people who you want to see your contact information to have access to the app
  1. Open your browser and go to the Settings menu.
  2. Tap on the Your Browsing Data option.
  3. Clear the data you don’t want to keep by tapping on the Clear button next to it. ..

6. Set a Public DNS

  1. Log into your Google account and click on the “Settings” button.

  2. Scroll down to the bottom and select “Google Public DNS.”

  3. Click on the “Set up” button and follow the instructions.

  4. Under the “Appearance and Personalization” heading, click on the “Control Panel” icon.

  5. In the Control Panel window, under the “Appearance and Personalization” heading, click on the “Display” tab.

  6. In the Display window, under the “Advanced display settings” heading, click on the “Settings button”.

  7. In the Settings window, under the “Display settings” heading, make sure that your computer is set to use a standard display resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels.

  8. Underneath your computer’s current resolution in pixels (e.g., “1280x1024”), type in a new resolution that you want to use for your computer screen (e.g., “1920x1080”).

  9. Click on “OK” to save your changes and close out of the Display window. ..

  10. Go to the Start screen and type “network” into the search bar.

  11. Click on the Network and Sharing center icon that appears on the results page.

  12. Under “Network and Sharing Center,” click on the “Change adapter settings” link.

  13. Right-click on the network adapter that you want to change settings for, and select “Properties.”

  14. Under “General,” click on the “Adapter Settings” tab.

  15. Under “Media Streaming,” make sure that the checkbox next to “Enable media streaming (on this network)” is checked.

  16. Under “Advanced,” make sure that both of the following boxes are checked:

  • Enable IPv6 networking
  • Allow other programs to access media streaming through this network adapter ..
  1. Right-click on the network your system is using, and select properties.
  2. In the “General” tab, under “Network Connections,” click on the connection you want to view properties for.
  3. In the “Properties” window that opens, right-click on the connection, and select “Properties.”
  4. Under “General,” click on “Protocols.”
  5. In the Protocols window that opens, under “TCP/IPv4,” click on “Configure…”
  6. In the TCP/IPv4 Properties window that opens, under “Default Gateway,” double-click on the entry for your default gateway (if there is one).
  7. If there is no default gateway listed in this window, or if you want to change your default gateway, enter its IP address in the text box next to it and click OK.
  8. Under “Default TCP Port,” enter 8080 in the text box next to it and click OK.
  9. Click OK to close all windows and return to Windows Explorer. ..

If you are using a DNS server that is not listed on the list of servers, you can enable the Use the Following DNS Server Address option to make it available.

In order to find the Preferred DNS Server area, you should type in 8.8.8.8 in the Alternate DNS Server area of your browser.

OK, I’ve made the changes. Now what?

Facebook may not be displaying images properly on your device. ..

7. Clear the DNS Cache

  1. Open the Control Panel.

  2. Click on the Network and Sharing Center.

  3. Scroll down to the bottom and click on Reset network settings.

  4. Enter in your network information and click on Reset button.

  5. Wait for the reset to complete, and then try to access your computer again!

  6. Type “cmd” and hit enter.

  7. Type “netstat -an” and hit enter.

  8. You should see something like this:

  9. If you don’t, type “netstat -an” and hit enter again to get the full output:

  10. The command below will show all active TCP/IP connections on your computer:

  11. If you want to see only active connections that are related to a given program, type “netstat -a”.

  12. Type in ipconfig /all and hit enter.

You will see a new window that looks like this: Now type in ipconfig /all and hit enter. You will see all of your current network settings in this window.

ipconfig /flushdns

If you are still having trouble loading your Facebook images, try restarting your computer and connecting to the internet. ..

8. Switch to Facebook Lite

The Facebook app is not as reliable as it should be and will have problems loading pictures and videos. To avoid this, you can switch to Facebook Lite, a lighter version of the Facebook app. This version of the app was designed for a 2G network and will have no problems loading all content when your internet connection is poor.

9. Disable Ad Blockers

Some people have reported that ad blockers can slow down their browsers, making it difficult to use Facebook. If you’re having trouble using Facebook because of ad blockers, try disabling them and see if that fixes the problem. Ad blockers are most likely installed as extensions to your browser, but they can also be in the form of third-party programs installed directly on your PC. ..

10. Try Out a VPN

A VPN can help Facebook solve its regional problem. Maybe it’s a problem with your ISP or restrictions in your country. A VPN can assign you a new IP address and reroute your connection to Facebook through another server. Check out our detailed article on VPNs to understand how they work.