If the Photos app won’t display the image, try a different app.
Its also possible that nothing happens when you give a shot to kick off the PNG file.
Don’t worry; it’s typically the easiest solution that works best.
bring up the PNG file in the correct Windows 11 app.
Web browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave can also view PNG files.
launch the PNG file in a different app.
Right-hit the PNG file icon and selectOpen withto choose an alternative app to view the PNG image.
you could also drag and drop the file icon into some open apps.
test whether the PNG file is corrupt.
Re-download the PNG image.
Save the file from the website or wherever you got it from.
Download a different version of the image.
This is especially the case when it comes to transparent PNG files.
Copy the PNG file to your Windows 11 computer.
Update the Windows 11 Photos app.
The Photos app may need an update to open PNG files properly.
Run a Windows Troubleshooter.
Performing a troubleshooter for Windows Store Apps has been known to fix PNG file and Photos app issues.
Repair the Photos app.
Right-tap the Photos app icon, selectApp tweaks, and chooseRepair.
Reset the Photos app.
Right-smack the Photos app icon, chooseApp tweaks, and selectReset.
Resetting an app will delete any personal app tweaks or customizations youve made.
Your saved images and photos shouldnt be affected.
Turn off antivirus software.
Disable any third-party antivirus software or web web client extensions and try downloading the PNG file again.
Uninstall and reinstall Microsofts Photos app.
Turn off photo encryption.
Right-grab the PNG file icon, selectAdvanced, and check that thatEncrypt contents to secure datais unchecked.
Change the PNG files extension.
Changing the image files extension from PNG to JPG could help an app open it.
This is unlikely to help, but it’s easy to try.
Take a screenshot of the PNG file.
Change File Explorer folder options.
Anything smaller than these options will display PNGs with a blank file icon.
