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How to only show images, no videos on Bing homepage

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Jul 7, 2026 Updated Jul 10, 2026 2 min read
How to only show images, no videos on Bing homepage
How to only show images, no videos on Bing homepage

Bing homepage settings control content visibility on the Bing search engine's first screen. You can change Bing homepage settings to show only images and exclude videos from the main page. This customization helps you if you prefer static visuals.

The Bing homepage setting prevents videos from playing automatically. Disabling autoplay for videos on the Bing homepage controls Bing homepage bandwidth usage and focuses your search results without video distractions.

For example, if you want to stop autoplaying videos on Bing, you can change a specific setting. This control is built into Bing’s user preferences.

You can easily adjust Bing to display only static images, making your browsing experience cleaner and faster.

⚡ Quick Answer

Go to Bing.com, click the settings icon in the top right, then under “Videos and panoramas,” select “Show a still image” to disable videos. This will ensure only still pictures appear on your Bing homepage.

Making Your Bing Homepage Simple

Bing's homepage displays pictures and videos. You can change Bing homepage settings to see only images and stop videos from playing, giving you control over the content that appears on the Bing homepage.

Step 1Find Bing Settings

Bing homepage settings allow you to show only images. Navigate to bing.com and find the gear icon in the top-right corner. Clicking the gear icon opens the Bing settings menu, letting you adjust how the homepage looks and what content appears.

  1. Open your web browser. It can be any browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
  2. Go to the Bing website. Type bing.com into the address bar and press Enter.
  3. Look for the settings menu. In the top-right corner of the Bing homepage, find an icon that looks like a gear or three horizontal lines. This is where you find settings.
  4. Click the settings icon. A menu will pop up. Look for options about how the homepage looks.
Bing homepage settings button highlighted in the top right corner.
Bing homepage settings button highlighted in the top right corner.
Bing homepage settings menu expanded with options visible.
Bing homepage settings menu expanded with options visible.

Step 2Choose Still Images Instead of Videos

To make Bing show only images and stop videos from playing on the homepage, you need to change a specific setting within the Bing options. Go back to the ‘Videos and panoramas’ section in the Bing settings. There, select the option to ‘Show a still image’ to ensure only static pictures appear on your Bing homepage.

  1. Go back to the “Videos and panoramas” section in the Bing settings. If you closed the settings menu, follow Step 1 again to find it.
  2. Select “Show a still image.” In the “Videos and panoramas” options, find and choose the choice that says “Show a still image” or “Still image only.”
  3. Your change should save automatically. Your Bing homepage will now show a still picture. No videos will play.
Bing homepage settings showing still image option instead of video
Bing homepage settings showing still image option instead of video

References:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/bing/turn-off-bing-homepage-image-or-video

Summary

💡Tip
You can adjust your Bing homepage settings directly from Bing.com. Navigating to the settings menu allows you to select the display of still images only. This action prevents videos from playing automatically, contributing to a more streamlined search experience.www.bing.com

Are Bing images public?

No, the images are no tbeing shared to others or via searches. They are between you and Bing.

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