> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.simplykyra.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # PNG-Only Templates May Appear Blank in reMarkable 3.19 Beta (But There’s a Workaround!) - URL: https://www.simplykyra.com/blog/heads-up-png-only-templates-no-longer-work-in-remarkable-3-19-beta/ - Published: 2025-04-24T22:03:51.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-25T00:33:30.000Z - Description: In the 3.19 beta, templates with only a PNG file no longer display properly. I’ve outlined what I found on both the reMarkable 2 and Paper Pro... plus how to pause updates if you rely on PNG-only templates. Join the conversation and stay informed. - Author: Kyra - Tags: Simply Customize It!, Update, reMarkable, PNG, SVG I wanted to share a quick heads-up if you’re part of the [*Simply Customize It*](https://www.simplykyra.com/simply-customize-it/) community and use custom templates on your reMarkable. --- ## Update ### Later on April 24, 2025 Thanks to the community on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemarkableTablet/comments/1k6yps9/beta%5F319057%5Fpng%5Fonly%5Ftemplates/?ref=simplykyra.com)! After a helpful comment there and more testing I discovered that `PNG`\-only templates *do* still work in the 3.19 beta. They may just appear blank at first. If that happens, try closing and reopening the notebook then the image should then display as expected. I’m leaving the rest of the post below for context and in case this behavior shifts again in future beta builds. I’m so glad I reached out more widely as it helped surface this nuance much faster! --- Original Post: ## What I Found I recently updated both my reMarkable 2 and reMarkable Paper Tablet Pro to the `3.19.0.57 beta`, and I noticed something important... any templates I use that only include a `PNG` file (has no corresponding `SVG` or templating file) no longer work on my reMarkable. If you have any favorite templates that rely solely on a `PNG` file this may affect your experience so I wanted to share. Here’s what I observed: - On the reMarkable Paper Pro, selecting a `PNG`\-only template results in a blank screen. - On the reMarkable 2 the same type of template loads for a while but eventually also defaults to a blank screen. If you're currently using one of these templates the contents will still show up and you can draw on the page. This just affects the background image, or lack thereof, that doesn’t display. ![Collage of two images. On the left shows me about to hit the "Test" template while on the right it shows the reMarkable 2 loading while the reMarkable Paper Pro sits below showing the software version. ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d3/68/d3684a67-f3a9-4c11-9d37-bc9fc8fe73ed/content/images/2025/04/compressed_Screenshot-3.19-warning-Image-2-1.png) On both reMarkable devices choosing a `PNG` only template results in a blank page right now. For the reMarkable 2 you have to wait until it finishes loading to be sure. Currently `SVG` only templates still work. ## What Can You Do If you’re relying on `PNG`\-only templates and want to avoid this behavior you might consider turning off automatic updates for now to stay on your current version. That said, if reMarkable continues to not support `PNG`\-only templates this will affect you gaining any features with future updates. ### Turn Off Auto Updating How to turn off auto-updates on your reMarkable: Start by going to Settings > General Settings > Software ![Image shows the Settings page on the reMarkable Paper Pro.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d3/68/d3684a67-f3a9-4c11-9d37-bc9fc8fe73ed/content/images/2025/04/compressed_IMG_0291.jpeg) From settings make sure you're at the top then hit software right below account. From there at the top you can see your current software version and a button to check for updates... don't click that if you don't want to update. That said... at this time 3.19 is currently in beta so depending on when you read this.... Anyway look at the bottom and hit the toggle to turn `Updates` off. ![Image shows the Software page in the Settings on the reMarkable Paper Pro.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d3/68/d3684a67-f3a9-4c11-9d37-bc9fc8fe73ed/content/images/2025/04/compressed_IMG_0290.jpeg) The toggle is at the bottom of the list here. ## Can *Simply Customize It* Help? This change appears to be on the reMarkable side of things, so it’s not something I can fix within *Simply Customize It*. That said, if you come across a workaround online that restores `PNG`\-only template support feel free to pass it along either through the comments or email me at: [mail@simplykyra.com](mailto:mail@simplykyra.com?subject=Simply%20Customize%20It%20-%20PNG%20Templates). I’ll look into it and share any confirmed solutions with the community. ## Future Updates In addition to sharing anything I learn in the future I've also posted on Reddit [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemarkableTablet/comments/1k6yps9/beta%5F319057%5Fpng%5Fonly%5Ftemplates/?ref=simplykyra.com) in case someone else has more insight. You can check it out, follow the thread for the latest updates, or join the conversation. ## What About *Simply Customize It*? I’m keeping an eye on the 3.19 beta update to see what other changes may have been introduced. If I find anything else that affects *Simply Customize It* and/or your templates I’ll be sure to let you know and push an update if needed. --- Thanks, as always, for being part of the `Simply Customize It` community. I’m so glad you’re here!