No images in Safari 14

Hello arnettefromsaugerties,

We see you're having some issues with images on websites on your Mac. To double-check a few points, it sounds like this is happening with select websites, and it sounds like it might be intermittent as to when it occurs. Is that right?

Depending on the steps you tried already, it might be best to boot your Mac into safe mode and test. This will run a basic disk check and then prevents a number of items from loading on startup, so it's a good step to narrow things down. Here's how: Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

Once you reach safe mode, test out a few of the affected websites to see if there's a difference. Then click Apple menu () > Restart to get back to normal. Let us know the results, or check the link above for additional steps you can take depending on how it goes in safe mode.

Regards.

Thanks for keeping the thread up to speed with your results arnettefromsaugerties,

Next, we recommend going through the following Safari specific troubleshooting steps, that often resolve issues where a page or content on a page isn't loading completely or correctly:

Reload the page

From the menu bar in Safari, choose View > Reload Page. Or press Command-R.

If Safari doesn't reload the page, quit Safari, then try again. If Safari doesn't quit, you can press Option-Command-Esc to force Safari to quit.

If Safari automatically reopens unwanted pages, quit Safari, then press and hold the Shift key while opening Safari. Learn how to control which windows Safari automatically reopens.

Install software updates and restart

Update macOS, which can include updates for Safari. If your Mac didn't restart automatically, choose Apple menu  > Restart. Some important background updates take effect only after restarting.

Check Safari extensions

If you installed any Safari extensions, turn extensions off. From the menu bar in Safari, choose Safari > Settings (or Preferences). Click Extensions, then deselect each extension to turn it off. Learn more about Safari extensions.

If you find that an extension is causing the issue, make sure that the extension is up to date.

Test with a private window 

A website can store cookies, caches, and other data on your Mac, and issues with that data can affect your use of the website. To prevent the website from using that data, view it in a private window: From the menu bar in Safari, choose File > New Private Window, or press Shift-Command-N.

If that works, use the following steps to remove the website's data, including its caches and cookies. The website can then create new data as needed. If it's a website that you sign in to, make sure that you know your sign-in information before continuing.

1. Choose Safari > Settings (or Preferences), then click Privacy.

2. Click Manage Website Data.

3. Select the affected website from the list shown.

4. Click Remove.

5. Click Done.

6. Open the website again in a non-private browser window.

Check Safari settings

The webpage might not be compatible with one or more browser settings, which you can turn on or off as needed. From the menu bar in Safari, choose Safari > Settings (or Preferences). Then click Websites, Privacy, or Security to access these settings:

* Privacy settings. These settings apply to all websites. For example, a website might require that you allow cross-site tracking, show your IP address, or allow cookies.

* Security settings. These settings apply to all websites. For example, a website might require that you enable JavaScript.

* Websites settings. These settings can be configured for specific websites. For example, a website might require that you allow pop-up windows, allow downloads, allow access to your camera or microphone, or turn off content blockers.

Check iCloud Private Relay

If you subscribe to iCloud+ and are using its Private Relay feature, try reloading the page without Private Relay: From the menu bar in Safari, choose View > Reload and Show IP Address. This menu item appears only when Private Relay is turned on for your network. Learn more about iCloud Private Relay.

Check VPN or other security software

If you installed VPN or other software that monitors or interacts with your network connections, that software could affect your use of the website or the internet. Learn about network issues related to VPN and other software. 

Check network settings

Certain network settings, such as custom proxy settings or custom DNS settings, can affect access to content on the internet. Even if you haven't changed these or other network settings yourself, you might have installed software that changed them for you. 

To find out whether the issue is with the network settings on your Mac, try viewing the page from a different web browser or different device on the same network. Or reset your network settings by setting up a new network location on your Mac.

If the issue affects other devices and web browsers on the same network, the issue is probably with the website, and you should contact the website developer for help. 

If Safari doesn't open a page or work as expected on your Mac

If you need more help after completing these steps, we recommend the you Get Support from Apple.

Cheers!

Hey arnettefromsaugerties,

Thanks for sticking with us, it’s appreciated!

One more isolation test then. Since the issue continued in safe mode, we’d like to see what happens if you test this in a new user account. This will show us if the issue is with your account alone or if it’s system-wide.

In case you need, here’s how to create new user: Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support

Once the new account is set up, log out of your own account then into the new one and test the issue.

If it isn’t happening in the new user account, log out of it and back into yours. Once there, see if the issue’s related to your login items. You’ll want to make a list before beginning to re-add them back when finished. Here’s how to test your login items: If your Mac has a blue screen or other startup problems - Apple Support

Please let us know the results when you're able.

All the best.

Hey there arnettefromsaugerties, 

There have been more recent updates to Safari, for sure. At this point, it may be best for you to contact Apple Support for additional assistance.

Have a good one!