Microsoft/vscode

git diff PNG viewer errors out

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#274,039 opened on Oct 30, 2025

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Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No

  • VS Code Version: 1.105.1
  • OS Version: Windows 11 Home 25H2

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Stage PNG file for commit
  2. Open PNG file in git diff viewer

Tried with plugins disabled to confirm.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the PNG rendering logic in the git diff viewer. Check for recent changes that might have introduced a regression.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65