Runtime Image Loader

February 21, 2026 · View on GitHub

Runtime Image Loader

Runtime Image Loader

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Load images and GIFs into Unreal Engine at runtime — without hitches!

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🎯 Features

FeatureDescription
🖼️ High ResolutionLoad up to 8K resolution images without hitches
🎬 Animated ImagesGIF and WebP animation support at runtime
🌍 HDR / CubemapsImport HDR images as Cubemaps (Windows only)
🌐 Flexible SourcesLoad from HTTP URLs, local files, or byte arrays (TArray<uint8>)
✂️ Transform on LoadApply transformations during the loading process
⏹️ CancellationCancel ongoing image requests (Windows only)
🎨 Wide Format SupportPNG, JPEG, BMP, TGA, OpenEXR, TIFF, QOI
🔢 Bit Depth8, 16, 32 bit per channel (up to 128-bit pixel depth)
🖥️ UI ReadyGenerate RGBA8 or float RGBA textures
⚙️ Texture FilteringConfigurable texture filtering modes
📘 Blueprint FriendlyFull Blueprint support for rapid prototyping
📦 Zero DependenciesNo static libraries or external dependencies

📥 Installation

Option 1: Clone into Plugins folder

cd YourProject/Plugins
git clone https://github.com/RaiaN/ue4_runtimeimageloader.git RuntimeImageLoader

Option 2: Download as ZIP

  1. Download the latest release
  2. Extract to YourProject/Plugins/RuntimeImageLoader

Option 3: Git Submodule

git submodule add https://github.com/RaiaN/ue4_runtimeimageloader.git Plugins/RuntimeImageLoader

After installation, regenerate your project files and rebuild.


🚀 Usage

Blueprint Example

Load images easily in your Blueprints:

Blueprint Example

🎮 Supported Platforms

PlatformStatusNotes
Windows✅ Full SupportDirectX 11/12, Vulkan
Linux✅ Full SupportVulkan
macOS✅ Full SupportMetal
Android✅ Full SupportOpenGL, Vulkan
Oculus VR✅ Full SupportVulkan

Supported Engine Versions

VersionStatus
Unreal Engine 5.1+✅ Supported
Unreal Engine 4.27✅ Supported

Supported RHIs

  • DirectX 11
  • DirectX 12
  • Vulkan
  • Metal
  • OpenGL

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