Instead, set up Outlook to download images only from trusted senders.

Instructions cover Outlook 2019 through 2003, Outlook 365, and Outlook for Mac.

Protect your privacy and your gear with just a few simple steps.

Outlook file options menu.

InOutlook Options, selectTrust Center.

UnderMicrosoft Outlook Trust Center, selectTrust Center controls.

In theTrust Centerdialog box, selectAutomatic Download.

Outlook Trust Center options menu.

SelectDon’t download pictures automatically in HTML email or RSS items.

The sender is not verified.

Optionally, select thePermit downloads from Web sites in this security zone: Trusted Zonecheck box.

Selecting Trust Center Settings.

SelectOKto close theTrust Centerdialog box.

SelectOKto close theOutlook Optionsdialog box.

In theEmail section,selectReading.

Selecting Automatic Download in Outlook.

In theSecuritysection, selectNever.

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SelectDon’t download pictures automatically in HTML e-mail or RSS items.

Automatic Download settings.

SelectChange Automatic Download configs.

SelectDon’t download pictures or other content automatically in HTML e-mail.

SelectPermit downloads from Web sites in this security zone: Trusted Zone.

Selecting permitting downloads from safe senders.

Selecting to allow downloads from a trusted zone.

Trust center settings in Outlook.

Outlook for Mac menu displaying Outlook options.

Outlook preferences in Outlook for Mac.

Reading preferences within Outlook for Mac.