Could not load the image referenced from a nib in the bundle running on device

Question

SplitView[1290:307] Could not load the \"canary04.png\" image referenced from a nib in the bundle with identifier \"xx.co.mycompany.ipad.SplitView\"

Answer 1

I've encountered this issue when I was trying to set image of an imageView on Interface Builder (.xib) file.

(I was using Image Assets)

I've had 2 images with theImage.jpeg and theImage@2x.jpg Interface Builder could be able to display true images at compile time with these jpg / jpeg formats. But I've got this error in the runtime:

Could not load the "theImage" image referenced from a nib in the bundle with identifier "org.etc.etc"

Then I changed my image files formats to .png and it worked!

Try this solution too if you have different formats for images you try to set.

Answer 2

Check your image name. If it contains some spaces then image will show while running in simulator but not in the device. While running it checks Case sensitive name etc.

Answer 3

Solution 1 :

In my case I had copied folder containing images and even checked "Destination : copy items if needed". However it has not been added to "Copy Bundle Resources" of "Build Phases".

You can add images as follows :

1. Select Targets
2. Select "Build Phases" tab
3. Select "Copy Bundle Resources"
4. Click on "+" (Plus) button just beneath it
5. Locate images and add it

Solution 2 :

Delete images by selecting "Move to thrash". Again add images in your project with "Destination : copy items if needed" checked.

Note : Make sure that you add images in Assets.xcassets folder and not outside it.

Answer 4

I had this problem when I upgraded to Xcode 4.4.1. I found that although I had deleted the images (and corresponding buttons, etc.) in the storyboards, there was still mention of them in my storyboard files (in a tabBarItems field). I manually commented them out (), Product -> Clean, and I didn't get the errors any more.

I knew there must be bogus references in the storyboard as I had previously deleted my TabBar and the current App worked without problems, just with annoying messages in the console.

Answer 5

2015 - Still having this problem. I was referencing an image that no longer existed in one of tabbed buttons.

Solution: Simply inspect all your buttons, UIImage etc. and make sure that the image that you are referencing actually exists within your project.

Answer 6

Try cleaning the project and make sure the info.plist matches the xx.co.mycompany.ipad.SplitView