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[Solved] Created a slideshow but it keeps losing pictures

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Photos and Animated .gif disappear in Open Office Impress

I use Open Office on Windows 8.

When I create Presentation using Impress, I insert photos and animated .gifs.

However, if I move that Impress presentation, or delete the referring photos and animated gifs, all the multimedia disappears from Impress.

I even emailed myself a copy of the Impress presentation and all the photos and animations have disappeared.

How on Earth do I fix this?

I have an online presentation to give in about a week, and I wish to give a copy of the Impress presentation to viewers, which includes the animations, rather than exporting to static .pdf.

Please help!!!!!

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• When you say you email them to yourself, are you viewing them on a different computer or they don't even show up on the same computer? –  MC10 Aug 18, 2015 at 15:01
• @MC10 Both. When I email them to myself and open on different computer, the graphics in the presentation disappear. And in the original computer, if I delete the original clipart folder, the graphics in the presentation disappear. –  Rhonda Aug 18, 2015 at 15:12
• 1 Make sure the images are embedded, not linked . –  MC10 Aug 18, 2015 at 15:15
• @MC10 Gonna try this –  Rhonda Aug 18, 2015 at 15:18
• @MC10 Thank you so much, it works! –  Rhonda Aug 19, 2015 at 14:28

You probably have the pictures linked, instead of embedded . When you insert them, make sure the Link checkbox is not ticked. If they are linked, you will still need the source file or they will disappear as you said. If you embed them, they no longer need the source files.

If you have already added them and they are linked, don't worry. There is a way to remove the links. Go to the Edit menu and then Links... .

If links exist, you can select Break Link , and that will remove the link and embed your image.

Images from source linked above: http://openoffice.blogs.com/openoffice/2008/05/how-to-make-sur.html

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Impress images disappear randomly and spontaneously

Creating slides in latest version of impress (?4.2 after clean install) with jpegs…images randomly disappear spontaneously leaving a generic placeholder only. Closing file causes impress to lock and crash. Attempting to reopen file causes recovery wizard to appear and, most often, lock up. Occurs using Windows 7 and OpenSUSE 12.3 with all updates on the same AND different machines (laptop with nVidia graphics vs desktop with ATI graphics).

Becoming a dealbreaker.

The current (non pre-release) version is v4.1.2.3. What file format is being used i.e., ODP, PPT, PPTX? How were the images inserted i.e., drag-n-drop, Insert > Picture > From File… ? What size is the presentation i.e., file size, number of slides, number of images, average size of images? Answers to these questions will help narrow down the problem.

Problem exists also in 4.2.0.4 - Release version. I use ODP format, even with 40 slides it happens. Example: I placed 3times a symbol from the available image gallery, worked on the presentation 9-10 times, then all disappeared.

A similar bug has been reported in bugzilla with a temporary workaround in comment #69 . It may be limited to .png images. Hopefully, it will get squared away properly soon.

https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=46447

Just downloaded the most recent version (Sept 9, '14). Images in Impress are still disappearing. Until I hear otherwise I’m shelving impress. Using Windows 7, saving files as .odp and .ppt, problem also occurs when I’m in Linux Mint.

Running latest version 5.1.2.2 on MacOS 10.9.5. Same problem with either eps or png files. Libreoffice impress is unusable because of this.

I’m having similar serious problems.

After using openoffice/libreoffice for years and having created and edited many odp presentations, now it has become unstable. eps files that I had imported long ago and had always worked fine no longer appear in slideshow mode or when exporting in pdf. Now I am finding that images will “randomly” disappear with just the placeholder remaining, just as you have described. I’m running it on Xubuntu and tried upgrading to the latest version. No luck with that.

These issues are very serious for me. How can I do a presentation when graphics may disappear for no apparent reason? I’m not sure what to do. If anyone has any suggestions I would certainly appreciate it. I’m not sure which way to turn.

Please note that EPS images have never worked fine as LO has no native EPS filter. There are quite a number of EPS-related bugs. The enhancement request to get native EPS rendering support in LO is fdo#67464. You have likely been fortunate the EPS images had no problem until now.

As @kjg321 has indicated in a comment above, this issue with disappearing images in Impress is most likely bug fdo#46447.

Since that bug report is now an all-inclusive nightmare covering several known problems (and related fixes). Note that at this point (v4.2-4.3) quite a number of fixes have been made and so the problem is much less severe than it originally was (v3.x-4.1). I am detailing here a few of the settings that may help alleviate the problem. As always, please take care to ensure any file being tested is firstly backed up and then tested thoroughly for any change / improvement.

Increase graphic cache

Tools > Options… > LibreOffice > Memory

• Use for LibreOffice 256 MB
• Memory per object 5 to 10 MB (depending on the size of the embedded images)
• Remove from memory after 00:10 hh:mm
• Number of objects 25 to 50 (depending on Memory per object )

Turn off AutoSave

Tools > Options… > Load/Save > General > Save section

• Ensure the first four sub-options are all unchecked (URL options are OK)

Use manual CNTL+S to regularly save while working on any presentation

Other workarounds

Embbed (paste) images as GDI metafiles

Consider linking rather than embedding images

Open the ODP using an archive manager and remove the Configurations2/ directory. Note that this will lose certain setting information from the file.

Not an answer - Just a repeat

This issue still exists in 4.2.6.2 on both Ubuntu and Windows (7 and Vista) on my desktops and my laptops. I don’t even have to save and re-open the file. As I build a presentation, images randomly disappear from previous slides. As has been mentioned, this is a serious problem one that pretty much renders Impress useless.

So I think I found a solution to the problem.

My images were disappearing as well if I left the slide show on too long or if I shut off the computer and brought it back up again. The answer, for me, was that the pictures were all “temporary.” In Power Point, pictures added to a presentation are saved to the presentation separately. In Libre, they seem to auto link to wherever they came from.

I’m not a computer geek or anything so if none of that made sense, I apologize. The solution, however, remains unchanged.

I added a file on my desktop “Presentation Pics” and threw all the pictures I wanted in my presentation into the file. Then whenever I wanted to add a picture, I would click “Insert,” “Image” and browse for the picture within that specific folder.

Any pictures you drag from the internet or seem to drag in general don’t seem to stick. Or if you add a picture and then later delete it, or add a picture and later move it, will cause them to eventually disappear. I’m guessing this is because it acts more as a link to the picture and/or a clipboard feature when you move a file and it cannot link to the image anymore? Save yourself the trouble and create a specific file for your presentation images.

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The images disappear from my ppt presentation and only the text is conserved.

The images disappear from my ppt presentation and only the text is conserved. Very embarassing. It occurs randomly we cannot reproduce it. It is dramatic when it occurs We use version 2016. Is this a bug ?

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Dear Orasis,

Good day! Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

From your description, it seems that you are using PowerPoint 2016 and images in your PowerPoint file disappeared randomly

If my understanding is right, we have also tested it on our side with the latest version of PowerPoint for 365 and we cannot reproduce the same situation as yours.

And on the one hand, if your files are saved in OneDrive for business, you can go to OneDrive for business > select the file > Version history to check if you can find the precious version. For your reference: Restore a previous version of a file stored in OneDrive (microsoft.com)

If you save your files on your computer, you can also choose to upload the file to OneDrive and then open the file in PowerPoint for web to check if you can see those images.

On the other hand, for your concerns about “Is this a bug”, since we cannot reproduce the same situation as yours with the latest version of PowerPoint for 365, to better understand your situation and narrow down this issue, could you provide the information below?

Could you provide the version and product information of PowerPoint? You can go to PowerPoint > File > Account and provide the screenshot of it.

May I know if this issue only occurs on specific file?

Thanks for your cooperation.

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Microsoft PowerPoint can be frustrating when it fails to display pictures in your presentation on your Windows 10 or 11 PC. You may see errors like ‘This picture can’t be displayed’ along with a red X sign in place of the image. Whether the issue only affects specific slides or an entire presentation, you can fix that error with little troubleshooting and save yourself from embarrassment.

There can be several reasons for such an error, like corrupted image files , misconfigured settings, or a corrupt PowerPoint installation. In this guide, we’ve listed a few effective solutions to make Microsoft PowerPoint load images again.

1. Remove and Add the Picture Again

Microsoft PowerPoint may fail to load an image if it is not added completely to the presentation file. Additionally, if you have added a picture link and the image file is moved to a different location before you saved the presentation, PowerPoint will not be able to find it. You can add the image(s) again to fix such issues.

Step 1: Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your PC. Right-click on the image that is not loading and select Cut.

Step 2: Switch to the Insert tab, click on Pictures, and select This Device.

Step 3: Locate and select the picture you want to add from your computer and click the Insert button.

Alternatively, you can also select the Stock Images or Online Pictures option in to add images from online sources.

Browse through various categories or use the search bar to locate the images you want to add, select them, and click the Insert button at the bottom.

2. Save the File in a Different Location

If Microsoft PowerPoint is unable to load images even after you reinsert them, try saving the file in a different location and see if that helps. Open your PowerPoint presentation and press F12 to bring up the Save As dialog box. Select a different location for your file and click Save.

Close the PowerPoint presentation and reopen it to check if the pictures load properly.

3. Disable Image Compression

Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to compress images in your presentation to reduce the overall file size. While this makes it easier to share presentations with others via email, it can also end up breaking some of the images in your presentation.

To avoid this, you need to prevent PowerPoint from compressing images in your file by following the steps below.

Step 1: Open Microsoft PowerPoint and click the File menu at the top-left corner.

Step 2: Click on Options in the bottom left corner.

Step 3: Select the Advanced tab from the left sidebar. Scroll down to the ‘Image Size and Quality’ section and tick the ‘Do not compress images in file’ option. Then, click OK.

4. Allow PowerPoint to Download Online Content

Do you face problems with the stock or online images in PowerPoint? That could happen if you have prevented PowerPoint from downloading online content, causing the Stock Images and Online Pictures options to appear grayed out. Here’s how to fix that.

Step 2: Select Options from the left pane.

Step 3: In the PowerPoint Options window, click the General tab. Then, click the Privacy Settings button in the right pane.

Step 4: Tick the checkboxes that read ‘Turn on experiences that download online content’ and ‘Turn on all connected experiences.’ Then, click OK.

Restart PowerPoint to apply the above changes and check if the issue occurs after that.

5. Turn Off Hardware Acceleration

When you enable hardware acceleration in PowerPoint, it offloads some of the graphical processing tasks from your CPU to the GPU to achieve better performance. However, if this feature malfunctions, PowerPoint may have trouble loading images. You can try disabling this feature to see if that helps.

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and click the File menu at the top-left corner.

Step 2: Click on Options at the bottom-left corner.

Step 3: In the Advanced tab, clear the checkbox that reads ‘Disable Slide Show hardware graphics acceleration.’ Then, click OK.

6. Repair the Problematic File

If Microsoft PowerPoint does not display pictures only in a specific presentation, the file may be corrupt. You can try using the built-in file repair option in PowerPoint to fix the presentation.

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and press the Control + O keyboard shortcut. In the Open tab, click the Browse option.

Step 2: Locate and select your PowerPoint file. Then, click the downward arrow next to Open to select Open and Repair.

After PowerPoint repairs the presentation, the images should load fine.

7. Make Sure PowerPoint is Updated

Using an outdated version of Microsoft PowerPoint can also lead to such problems. This can happen if you have disabled automatic updates for Office apps on your Windows PC . Here’s how you can check for updates manually in PowerPoint.

Step 2: Navigate to the Account tab. Click Update Options and select Update Now.

8. Run the Office Repair Tool

If PowerPoint does not display pictures even after you update it, there may be a problem with its installation on your Windows PC. Fortunately, Microsoft includes an Office repair tool that can automatically fix such issues with Microsoft PowerPoint . Here’s how to run it.

Step 1: Press the Windows + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run dialog box. Type appwiz.cpl in the box and press Enter.

Step 2: In the Programs and Features window, select the Microsoft Office product on the list and click the Change button at the top.

Step 3: Select the Quick Repair option and click Repair.

If the issue remains, repeat the above steps and select the Online Repair option to conduct a thorough repair operation.

Enjoy Picture-Perfect Presentations

Eye-catching images are essential for making your PowerPoint presentations stand out. Additionally, they can also be useful for conveying information at a glance. Applying the above tips should solve your problem and get Microsoft PowerPoint to display pictures as expected on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.

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This section describes several ways to insert a picture from an external source into the presentation. Once the picture has been inserted, it can be formatted extensively as explained later in this chapter.

Inserting a picture from a file

Inserting a picture from a file is quick and easy. If the layout of the slide already contains a placeholder for a graphic, double-click anywhere in the graphics frame. This opens a dialog for selecting the file to be inserted. The detailed procedure is given below.

Whether you are using an AutoLayout for the placement of the picture, or you are just inserting a picture, follow these steps:

• Select Insert > Picture . (When using an AutoLayout; double-click in the graphics frame instead.)
• In the Insert Picture dialog, browse to the directory containing the desired picture.
• Select the file. OOo recognizes a very large number of image types.
• Click Open to place the picture on the current (selected) slide. The picture is now displayed on the slide with green resizing handles around it.

Notice in the Insert picture dialog the two checkboxes called Link and Preview . Their position is determined by the operating system, but they are normally in the bottom part of the dialog.

If Preview is checked, and if the selected file is in one of the many formats that OOo recognizes, a thumbnail of the selected image shows in the preview area on the right.

Select the Link checkbox to insert the picture as a link to the file rather than embedding the file itself. In general it is preferable to embed images so that the presentation can be copied to other computers, however on some occasions it makes sense to link the image rather than embed it:

• When the image file is quite large (linking rather than embedding will dramatically reduce the size of the presentation file)
• When the same image file is used in many presentations (for example when using the same background image for all the presentations created)
• When the linked file will be available when loading the presentation (for example if the presentation is a slide show of holiday pictures)

Inserting a picture from a scanner

Inserting an image from a scanner is normally fairly straightforward. Make sure that the scanner is supported by the SANE system if you are running the Linux (or other UNIX-like) operating system, or TWAIN if you are using a Windows version, and that it is already configured on the machine on which OOo is running. In case more than one scanner or equivalent device are present, select the source from Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source .

To insert an image from the scanner:

• Prepare the image in the scanner and make sure that the scanner is ready.
• Select Insert > Picture > Scan > Request .
• The rest of the procedure depends on the scanner driver and interface. You will normally be required to specify the resolution, a scan window and other parameters. Consult the scanner's documentation for more information.
• When the image is ready, Impress places it in the slide. At this point it can be edited as any other image.

Inserting a picture from the Gallery

The Gallery contains a collection of images that you can use in a presentation. You can also add your own images to the Gallery, making it an essential tool for creating presentations quickly and with a consistent look. The Gallery is available in all components of OpenOffice.org. For an introduction to the Gallery, see Chapter 14 (Working with the Gallery) in the Getting Started guide.

By default, the Gallery is docked above the Impress workspace. To expand the Gallery, position the pointer over the line that divides it from the top of the workspace. When the pointer changes to parallel lines with arrows, click and drag downward. The workspace will resize in response.

To expand the Gallery without affecting the Impress workspace, undock it so it floats over the workspace. To do so, hold down the Control key and double-click on the upper part of the Gallery next to the View icons. Double-click in the same area to dock it again (restore it to its position over the workspace).

When the Gallery is docked, to hide it and view the full Impress workspace, click the Hide/Show button in the middle of the thin bar separating the Gallery from the workspace. The Hide/Show button lets you keep the Gallery open for quick access while you create your slide show, yet out of the way when you need it to be. Additional information on the use of the Gallery can be found in Managing the Gallery themes .

Once you are satisfied with the Gallery display, select a theme from the left pane and then scroll as necessary through the right pane to find a suitable image. Click on the image and drag it onto the workspace.

The figure below shows an example of an image dragged from the Gallery.

At this point the image will be in your slide, but may not be of a satisfactory size; if necessary, re-size it as described in Resizing a picture .

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