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How to troubleshoot images not appearing in PDF/Excel in Report Studio

Troubleshooting


Problem

Unable to view images in reports in PDF/Excel output when using Report Studio/Workspace. However images are visible in HTML format when reports are run actively.

Symptom

Unable to view images in reports in PDF/Excel output when using Report Studio/Workspace.
However images are visible in HTML format when reports are run actively.

The PDF/Excel outputs will have a placeholder image. This will be in the form of an empty black box (PDF) or will be a missing pictures icon (Excel).

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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