How to Fix the "Pictures Not Showing on SD Card on Camera or Computer" Issue

Can't view or see pictures on SD card on camera or computer, HELP!

"I took many beautiful pictures with my Canon camera this winter vacation. Yesterday, I wanted to show them to my friends. But the photos couldn't be displayed on the camera. Then, I tried to insert the SD card from the camera to my computer, but still, nothing showed up. Why can't I see the photos on the SD card? Does anyone know how to recover lost photos?"

Pictures cannot be found on the camera's SD card when:

• The photos are saved as hidden files on the SD card.
• Pictures on the SD card are accidentally deleted or removed due to a virus attack.
• The SD card is formatted, corrupted, or malfunctioning.
• There's an error with the SD card that prevents the camera/computer from recognizing or detecting the images.
• The SD card is encrypted or has a write protection setting enabled.

It can be frustrating not being able to view photos saved on an SD card on your camera. But don't worry, you'll find practical solutions to fix the issue of photos not showing on your SD card. Plus, if the quick tips don't help you locate your pictures, you can easily recover lost photos with a reliable Data Recovery Wizard tool.

Quick Fix for Photos Not Showing on SD Card in Camera/Computer (UTF-8)

1. Try inserting the SD card into another camera, or use a different card reader or USB port.

2. How to Show Hidden Files on USB Drive and Memory Card.

3. Remove the write protection from the SD card.

4. Use antivirus software to remove viruses or malware.

How to Recover Lost Photos from SD Card

If none of the above methods help you locate your pictures on the SD card, then the problem might be with the SD card itself. This could be due to a corrupted file system, virus infection, or physical damage that has caused the SD card to become damaged. Also, if the photos have been deleted, you won't be able to see them. In such cases, you'll need to use professional data recovery software, like the Data Recovery Wizard, to help you recover lost photos from an SD card that's not showing pictures on your camera or computer.

With this powerful tool, you can recover data from formatted SD card, or retrieve data from RAW/inaccessible/unrecognized/unreadable SD card. Download the SD card photo recovery software now and start to recover photos from your camera.

Video Tutorial: Photo Recovery Guide

Step 1: Launch Disk Drill. In the “Select the disk you want to recover data from” screen, find your SD card, digital camera, or hard drive partition and click “Scan.”

Select the location, then scan for the lost photos

Step 2: After the scan is completed, you can choose "Pictures" from the left sidebar to quickly filter out photos.

Step 3: Preview the images that you want to recover. Then, click “Recover” and select another location to save the recovered data.

Format an SD Card with Photos That Won't Show Up on Camera/PC

After the data recovery, to use your camera normally and view photos taken afterward, you can try formatting the SD card to resolve the issue of photos not showing on the camera.

1. On Windows 10, open File Explorer or Disk Management, right-click the SD card, and select Format.

2. Set a label for the drive, the file system (NTFS), and the allocation unit size. The default formatting option should be "Quick Format." Click "OK" to begin.