What is the issue the user is experiencing when trying to add an image element to a collection list in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

When trying to add an image element to a collection list in Webflow, the user may experience the following issue:

Issue: Unable to display images from a collection field in a collection list.

This issue occurs when the user tries to connect an image field from their collection to an image element within a collection list, but the images do not display as expected.

Possible causes and solutions:

  1. Missing or incorrect binding: When the image field is not properly connected or bound to the image element in the collection list, the images will not display. To resolve this, follow these steps:

    1. Select the image element within the collection list.
    2. In the right-hand panel, click on the image element settings.
    3. In the "Image" field, click on the bind icon.
    4. Choose the collection field that contains the images you want to display.
    5. Once bound, save the changes and preview your site to ensure the images are now displaying.
  2. Insufficient image permissions: If the user has restricted image permissions or the image files are not publicly accessible, the images may not display in the collection list. To address this issue:

    1. Make sure the images are uploaded to a hosting platform that allows public access.
    2. Check the permission settings of the hosting platform to ensure that the images can be accessed by the public. Adjust the permissions accordingly.
    3. Update the image URLs in the collection field to reflect the correct publicly accessible URLs.
    4. Save the changes and preview your site to confirm that the images are now visible.
  3. Incorrect image URL format: If the image URLs in the collection field are incorrect or improperly formatted, the images will not display. To fix this:

    1. Check the URLs of the images in the collection field to ensure they are properly formatted and the file extensions match the actual image file type (e.g., .jpg, .png, .gif).
    2. Correct any inaccuracies or errors in the image URLs.
    3. Save the changes and preview your site to see if the images are now showing up in the collection list.

Remember to save your changes and preview your site after trying each solution to see if the problem has been resolved.