Add an image in a WPF button

In the case of a ‘missing’ image there are several things to consider:

1. When XAML can’t locate a resource it might ignore it (when it won’t throw a XamlParseException)

2. The resource must be properly added and defined:

   • Make sure it exists in your project where expected.

   • Make sure it is built with your project as a resource.

     (Right click → Properties → BuildAction=’Resource’)

Another thing to try in similar cases, which is also useful for reusing of the image (or any other resource):

Define your image as a resource in your XAML:

<UserControl.Resources>
     <Image x:Key="MyImage" Source.../>
</UserControl.Resources>

And later use it in your desired control(s):

<Button Content="{StaticResource MyImage}" />