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How to Disable Images in the Opera Web Browser

Opera browser loading too slowly? Try blocking images

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft

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Select Opera > Preferences > in the left pane, choose Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings.Next, select Images > turn off the Show all (recommended) toggle. This article explains how to disable images in the Opera web browser in macOS. The steps in Opera for Windows and older versions of Mac OS X are similar.

How to Disable Images on a Website with Opera

Whether you want to speed up page load times or don't want to see website images, Opera makes it easy to prevent images from loading automatically. To disable images on a website with the Opera web browser, follow these steps: Select Opera from the top menu bar. When the drop-down menu appears, select Preferences. The Opera Settings interface displays in a new tab. Select Advanced from the menu bar on the left. Select Privacy & security. Select Site Settings. Select Images. Toggle off Show all (recommended). Opera offers the ability to add certain web pages or entire websites to both an image safelist and a blocklist. This is useful if you would like images to render or be disabled on only certain sites. To access this interface, select Block or Allow accordingly and enter the site's address. Many pages render incorrectly or not at all when images are removed. As a result, some content may become illegible. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Autofill in the Opera Browser How to Use Opera Mini for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Disable JavaScript in Google Chrome How to Allow Pop-Ups on Your PC Allow or Deny Access to Your Physical Location Settings How to Disable JavaScript in the Opera Web Browser How to Manage Search Engines in the Opera Web Browser Opera vs. Google Chrome How to Turn Off a Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Clear Your Search Bar History Search History: How to View or Delete It How to Enable and Disable the Chrome PDF Viewer Import Bookmarks and Other Data to the Opera Browser How to Activate the iPhone Debug Console or Web Inspector Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies