2018 google mail images disappear

A frustrating issue!

In 2018, Google introduced a change to its Gmail service that caused images to disappear from emails. This change was part of an effort to improve security and reduce the risk of phishing attacks.

Here's what happened:

  1. Default image loading disabled: Google disabled the default loading of images in Gmail by default. This meant that images would no longer be loaded automatically when you opened an email.
  2. New security feature: The change was part of a new security feature called "Enhanced security" or "Enhanced security for images". This feature aimed to prevent malicious images from being loaded and potentially spreading malware or viruses.
  3. User control: To enable image loading, users had to manually toggle the "Enable images" switch in their Gmail settings. This switch was located under the "General" tab in the Gmail settings.

The impact of this change was that many users started reporting that images were no longer loading in their Gmail emails. This was particularly frustrating for users who relied on images to communicate effectively, such as those who used images to convey information or add visual interest to their emails.

To resolve this issue, users had to take the following steps:

  1. Log in to their Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
  3. Select "See all settings".
  4. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
  5. Toggle the "Enable images" switch to the "On" position.

By enabling images, users could once again view images in their Gmail emails. However, it's worth noting that this change was intended to improve security, so it's essential to be cautious when opening emails and attachments from unknown senders.