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Power Apps SharePoint Images Not Displaying on iPad

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Posted on 13 Mar 2025 12:55:55 by 31
Hello Power Apps Community,

I'm struggling with an issue where images from a SharePoint Online library aren't displaying in my Power Apps app on iPads, even though they load perfectly on desktop devices.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

 

  • Image Formula: ThisItem.ProtLink & "?raw=1" → Works on desktops but not on iPads.

  • GetPreview Approach: "https://sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/getpreview.ashx?path=" & ThisItem.ProtLink → Same issue.

  • Download Link: ThisItem.ProtLink & "?download=1" → Forces a download but doesn’t render in the app.


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What I’ve checked:


  • The links open correctly in Safari on the iPad, so it’s not a SharePoint permission issue.

  • Added a button to open the link, which works on the iPad.

  • Verified image control settings, cleared app cache, and checked SharePoint permissions—no luck.


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Possible Causes:


  • Power Apps on iPad blocking authentication for SharePoint images.

  • Rendering limitations in Power Apps mobile.


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Key Questions:


  1. Why do images display on desktops but not on iPads?

  2. How can I ensure SharePoint images render on all devices?

  3. Would converting images to Base64 via Power Automate solve the issue?

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Any advice or solutions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help! 🚀

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    vipuljain03 Profile Picture
    310 on 16 Mar 2025 at 17:55:00
    Power Apps SharePoint Images Not Displaying on iPad
    In this case, I can suggest two approaches:
     
    > Option 1 - Convert Images to Base64 Using Power Automate
    Converting images to Base64 bypasses authentication issues and ensures compatibility across all devices.
    • Use the Get file content action in Power Automate to retrieve the image from SharePoint.
    • Convert the content to Base64.
    • Return the Base64 string to Power Apps.
    In Power Apps, set the image control source: "data:image/jpeg;base64," & Base64String
     
    > Option 2 - Store Images in an Anonymous Access Location (If Possible)
    • Instead of SharePoint, store images in Azure Blob Storage or CDN with public access.
    • This removes authentication challenges.
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    Thanks,
    Vipul

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