I only see a black screen or «Waiting for image»!
By any chance are you connecting to a device that does not have a display or one that is turned off?
Unfortunately, the display drivers will turn off when no monitor is detected which results in the «Waiting for image» message or a black screen as AnyDesk is constantly trying to pull information from it. If you do not wish to connect a monitor, a workaround would be to connect a headless display adapter to that device. By connecting one, the computer will detect that a display is connected and will keep the display drivers on.
However, our developers are working on a feature to bypass the display drivers completely and allow images to still be transmitted on headless devices. Having said that, we cannot currently say when the feature update will arrive.
4 Easy Ways to Fix AnyDesk Waiting for Image
This post is a intuitive troubleshooting guide for AnyDesk waiting for image error. It will greatly help you if you face the same problem when establishing an AnyDesk session. Please keep reading to learn more.
By Hester 
/ Last Updated May 9, 2023
The issue: AnyDesk waiting for image
I use Anydesk to connect to a remote host. The connection has been made, but there is no visible image, and a message says, ‘Waiting for image.’ Any solutions for AnyDesk waiting for image?»
— Question from a user
How to fix AnyDesk stuck on waiting for image on Windows 10, 11 [4 solutions]
AnyDesk is a well-known remote access software that enables you to connect to another device and see its screen and files from anywhere in the world. Users might occasionally run into problems during a remote session, though. For instance, the client computer may experience AnyDesk connected but waiting for image due to the unstable Internet connection, blocked Firewall, or monitor connection. Thankfully, there are a couple simple fixes for this issue.
Solution 1. Check the Internet connection
If you encounter AnyDesk stuck on waiting for image, you may have an unstable Internet connection. We recommend checking your Internet connection first.
Step 1. Press Win+ R keys, input “cmd”, then click OK.
Step 2. Runthe command “ping -t 8.8.8.8” and check the time value. If the data indicate considerable swings, your Internet connection needs assistance.
Step 3. If you’re having issues with your Internet, close the computer, unplug the router or modem, wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in.
Step 4. Re login to the router and modem, and restart your computer to try again.
Solution 2. Configure AnyDesk in Windows Firewall
A weakly constructed Firewall may also be the source of the error message. The Windows Firewall on both the local and remote sides should not interfere with the AnyDesk connection. Therefore, you have to make sure that AnyDesk is whitelisted in Windows Firewall.
Step 1. Go to System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall in Control Panel. Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
Step 2. Click the Change settings button, find and check the Private and Public boxes for AnyDesk, then click OK.
Solution 3. Use Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to evoke the display settings
Sometimes you’ll find AnyDesk waiting for image when you connect to a pc without a monitor. The following steps can help you let AnyDesk start working again.
Step 1. In the session window, click the Actions button on the upper toolbar, and click Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Step 2. Click Cancel if something shows up.
Step 3. Then screen will be frozen again. Click the View Mode option, and select Auto-Adapt resolution.Then everything will start working again.
Solution 4. Use a reliable AnyDesk alternative
The effective way to solve the display errors is by using an AnyDesk alternative. Thus you won’t face these problems anymore. Many remote access tools are on the market, and our top selection is the powerful and safe software AnyViewer.
As the best remote access software, AnyViewer offers the most stable connections without interruptions and errors. Besides, it is an effective all-in-one solution. All of the features are free to use, including unattended access, remote desktop file transfer, multiple sessions, multiple monitor navigation, and remote reboot.
AnyViewer is very easy to use. Download it on your computer, and let’s get started.
Step 1. On the host device, launch AnyViewer, sign up for an account by clicking Sign up, and log in.
Step 2. Utilize the same login credentials as the host to sign in to AnyViewer on the client device.
Step 3. Navigate tothe Device interface to see a list of your assigned devices. Click the remote device you want to connect to, then click One-click control.
If you don’t want anyone else to be able to see what you’re doing on your remote computer, instead of disconnecting the remote computer from a monitor, you can upgrade your account to black the remote screen or disable the remote mouse and keyboard in the session. In this way, your colleagues or roommates cannot view content on your remote PC.
Bonus tip: Other common issues and fixes in AnyDesk sessions [3 cases]
User complaints about AnyDesk problems with the audio, mouse, and keyboard are also frequent. Continue to the subsequent steps to fix the issues.
Case 1. AnyDesk audio not working
Make sure you enable the Transmit audio output of this desk option in the audio settings.
Open AnyDesk Settings and go to the Security tab > Unattended Access > Permissions for remote users > check Hear my device’s sound output.
Case 2. AnyDesk mouse not working
Activating the Control my computer’s keyboard and mouse option and launching AnyDesk as an administrator on the remote side may resolve this issue.
Open AnyDesk Settings and go to the Security tab > Unattended Access > Permissions for remote users > check Control my device’s keyboard and mouse.
Case 3. AnyDesk keyboard not working
If you can’t perform hotkeys in a session, follow the next steps to enable the related options.
Open AnyDesk Settings and go to the Security tab > Unattended Access > Permissions for remote users > check Access my device’s clipboard and Access my device’s clipboard to transfer files.
Conclusion
We offered several ways to fix AnyDesk waiting for image. This error frequently happens when you connect to a remote computer that does not have a monitor. If you don’t want the remote monitor to show your actions, we recommend using AnyViewer which supports black the remote screen in a session to protect your privacy.
ANYDESK ожидание изображения вечно
У меня проблема была в том, что вместо встроенного intel UHD graphics в диспетчере устройств в видеоадаптерах был Базовый видеоадаптер Майкрософт. При попытке подключиться он вываливался, и anydesk крашился.
Проблема была решена установкой интеловских драйверов (igfx_win_100.9894)
Работает со встройкой без всяких мониторов и затычек.
kohfbi4
Пляшущий с бубном
- 6 Окт 2021
- #90
WannaBeRich
Местный житель
- 6 Окт 2021
- #91
People_can_mine
Великий мудрец
- 5 Ноя 2021
- #92
мля у меня такая же проблема и только на одном компе
везде заходит а тут 
шнур отличный ашдимиай 5 метров супер экранированные(на самом деле плевать ваще)
карта 3080 ти
не заходит и все хоть убейся
с эмулятором не заходит и без эмулятора не заходит
правда с эммулятором этот комп энидекс считает не в сети-без эмулятора видит но Ожидание Изображения.
уже все перепробовал кроме переустановки винды
и по дисплейпорт не заходит
и с телефона не заходит
Frasier
Друг форума
- 6 Ноя 2021
- #93
есть риг на z270p
во встройку сунут переходник hdmi-vga
все работает чики-пуки
стоит вынуть при работающем риге переходник — энидеск отваливается, а при повторном подключении бесконечное ожидание изображения, но на пуле риг виден и работает
может в таком режиме сколько угодно работать, но энидеском не подключиться
как только сую переходник обратно также на горячую — риг сразу полностью перезагружается
Anydesk showing "waiting for image"
molan 
Can you connect to the users PC with Anydesk? If you can I suspect the user has a really poor internet connection wherever they are located and I would check that.
Have them run a speedtest.net and send you a screenshot if you don’t have remote access to the computer they are connecting from.
Hi Molan I did the speed test and the connection is good plus they’re using a Ethernet cable. And no I am not using Anydesk to connect to the user’s using a splashtop application to connect to their PC and the PC they’re trying to remote to.
molan
I would also have them run a ping test for several minutes and watch what the latency (time) is and watch for lost packets
this will show if they are having quality issues with there connection
You want the results to look like this
If the time value is in the triple digits or if you have no reply lines then they have problem with their local network or their ISP connection
thank you molan much appreciated
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molan
I had this issue on a media server. If the computer doesnt recognize the monitor, it will give that error. Make sure you have a monitor connected and the driver is installed if needed. That fixed the issue for me.
Wow, thanks. Literally turning the monitor on fixed this — with the monitor turned off Anydesk was stuck. Am going to try new drivers now but thanks for the tip 😉
What a garbage software. I am 3k miles away from home and did not know anydesk was going to be USELESS if i wanted to not have my monitor on for 3 weeks while away from home. Trash tier software. BUT OH LOOK, parsec works fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This is really awesome software, but you need to sort out this waiting for image crap. I have a laptop at home which is closed but ready for connection. I can connect no problem but until I physically open my laptop and display a screen it will not display me desktop. kind of defeats the whole remote connect don’t you think. Surely there must be someone at Anydesk who can overcome this quite well know issue?
i am living in where that speed internet is changing every day . this problem more is happening when internet speed is low . of course speed internet remote computer too is important
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