Flutter check if Asset image exists

Question

Is it possible to conditionally load an asset image, only if it exists? Therefore you could load a default image if it does not exist in the Assets bundle.

Check this [answer](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/52908923/check-if-asset-exist-in-flutter) — Abdelbaki Boukerche, Apr 08 '20 at 21:18
Thanks, is there a way to do this without relying on catching an exception? — MonkeyBrain, Apr 08 '20 at 21:24

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 08 '22 at 16:55

One way you can check if the asset image exists is by trying to display it. If it throws an Exception, display a different widget instead.

Future<Widget> getAssetImage(String path) async {
  try {
    await rootBundle.load(path);
    return Image.asset(path);
  } catch (_) {
    return SizedBox(); // Return this widget
  }
}

Otherwise, you can check the AssetManifest.json and cross-check the asset to be used with the list before trying to access it.

Flutter check if Asset image exists

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