diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md
index b72345260a..ae80c52840 100644
--- a/FAQ.md
+++ b/FAQ.md
@@ -353,15 +353,21 @@ Yes, you can translate the texts of FairEmail in your own language [here](https:
 Registration is free.
 
 <a name="faq27"></a>
-**(27) ~~Why are images shown without tapping 'Show images' ?~~**
+**(27) How can I differentiate external and embedded images?**
 
-~~There are two types of images:~~
+External image:
 
-* ~~Images embedded into a message~~
-* ~~Images stored on a remote server~~
+![External image](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/google/material-design-icons/master/image/1x_web/ic_image_black_48dp.png)
 
-~~Embedded images, also visible as an attachment, are always shown, but images stored on a remote server need to be downloaded by tapping *Show images*.~~
-~~Note that downloading images from a remote server can be used to record you did see a message, which you likely don't want if the message is spam or malicious.~~
+Embedded image:
+
+![Embedded image](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/google/material-design-icons/master/image/1x_web/ic_photo_library_black_48dp.png)
+
+Broken image:
+
+![Broken image](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/google/material-design-icons/master/image/1x_web/ic_broken_image_black_48dp.png)
+
+Note that downloading external images from a remote server can be used to record you did see a message, which you likely don't want if the message is spam or malicious.
 
 <a name="faq28"></a>
 **(28) How can I manage status bar notifications?**
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java
index 3c2e5fe802..c7c3bfb537 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/AdapterMessage.java
@@ -724,29 +724,34 @@ public class AdapterMessage extends PagedListAdapter<TupleMessageEx, AdapterMess
                 @Override
                 public Drawable getDrawable(String source) {
                     float scale = context.getResources().getDisplayMetrics().density;
-                    int px = (int) (48 * scale + 0.5f);
+                    int px = Math.round(48 * scale);
+
+                    if (TextUtils.isEmpty(source)) {
+                        Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_broken_image_24, context.getTheme());
+                        d.setBounds(0, 0, px / 2, px / 2);
+                        return d;
+                    }
+
+                    boolean embedded = (source.startsWith("cid") && source.split(":").length > 1);
 
                     if (properties.showImages(message.id)) {
                         // Embedded images
-                        if (source != null && source.startsWith("cid")) {
-                            String[] cids = source.split(":");
-                            if (cids.length > 1) {
-                                String cid = "<" + cids[1] + ">";
-                                EntityAttachment attachment = DB.getInstance(context).attachment().getAttachment(message.id, cid);
-                                if (attachment == null || !attachment.available) {
-                                    Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
-                                    d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
-                                    return d;
-                                } else {
-                                    File file = EntityAttachment.getFile(context, attachment.id);
-                                    Drawable d = Drawable.createFromPath(file.getAbsolutePath());
-                                    if (d == null) {
-                                        d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
-                                        d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
-                                    } else
-                                        d.setBounds(0, 0, d.getIntrinsicWidth(), d.getIntrinsicHeight());
-                                    return d;
-                                }
+                        if (embedded) {
+                            String cid = "<" + source.split(":")[1] + ">";
+                            EntityAttachment attachment = DB.getInstance(context).attachment().getAttachment(message.id, cid);
+                            if (attachment == null || !attachment.available) {
+                                Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_photo_library_24, context.getTheme());
+                                d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
+                                return d;
+                            } else {
+                                File file = EntityAttachment.getFile(context, attachment.id);
+                                Drawable d = Drawable.createFromPath(file.getAbsolutePath());
+                                if (d == null) {
+                                    d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_broken_image_24, context.getTheme());
+                                    d.setBounds(0, 0, px / 2, px / 2);
+                                } else
+                                    d.setBounds(0, 0, d.getIntrinsicWidth(), d.getIntrinsicHeight());
+                                return d;
                             }
                         }
 
@@ -767,9 +772,6 @@ public class AdapterMessage extends PagedListAdapter<TupleMessageEx, AdapterMess
                         InputStream is = null;
                         FileOutputStream os = null;
                         try {
-                            if (source == null)
-                                throw new IllegalArgumentException("Html.ImageGetter.getDrawable(source == null)");
-
                             // Create unique file name
                             File file = new File(dir, message.id + "_" + source.hashCode());
 
@@ -800,8 +802,8 @@ public class AdapterMessage extends PagedListAdapter<TupleMessageEx, AdapterMess
                         } catch (Throwable ex) {
                             // Show warning icon
                             Log.e(Helper.TAG, ex + "\n" + Log.getStackTraceString(ex));
-                            Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, context.getTheme());
-                            d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
+                            Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_broken_image_24, context.getTheme());
+                            d.setBounds(0, 0, px / 2, px / 2);
                             return d;
                         } finally {
                             // Close streams
@@ -822,7 +824,8 @@ public class AdapterMessage extends PagedListAdapter<TupleMessageEx, AdapterMess
                         }
                     } else {
                         // Show placeholder icon
-                        Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_image_24, context.getTheme());
+                        int resid = (embedded ? R.drawable.baseline_photo_library_24 : R.drawable.baseline_image_24);
+                        Drawable d = context.getResources().getDrawable(resid, context.getTheme());
                         d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
                         return d;
                     }
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/FragmentCompose.java b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/FragmentCompose.java
index bfead0a422..ca96c5f393 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/FragmentCompose.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/eu/faircode/email/FragmentCompose.java
@@ -1705,8 +1705,8 @@ public class FragmentCompose extends FragmentEx {
             }
 
             float scale = getContext().getResources().getDisplayMetrics().density;
-            int px = (int) (24 * scale + 0.5f);
-            Drawable d = getContext().getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_warning_24, getContext().getTheme());
+            int px = Math.round(12 * scale);
+            Drawable d = getContext().getResources().getDrawable(R.drawable.baseline_broken_image_24, getContext().getTheme());
             d.setBounds(0, 0, px, px);
             return d;
         }
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_broken_image_24.xml b/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_broken_image_24.xml
new file mode 100755
index 0000000000..9408934060
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_broken_image_24.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+<vector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+        android:width="24dp"
+        android:height="24dp"
+        android:viewportWidth="24.0"
+        android:viewportHeight="24.0"
+        android:tint="?attr/colorControlNormal">
+    <path
+        android:fillColor="@android:color/white"
+        android:pathData="M21,5v6.59l-3,-3.01 -4,4.01 -4,-4 -4,4 -3,-3.01L3,5c0,-1.1 0.9,-2 2,-2h14c1.1,0 2,0.9 2,2zM18,11.42l3,3.01L21,19c0,1.1 -0.9,2 -2,2L5,21c-1.1,0 -2,-0.9 -2,-2v-6.58l3,2.99 4,-4 4,4 4,-3.99z"/>
+</vector>
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_warning_24.xml b/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_photo_library_24.xml
old mode 100644
new mode 100755
similarity index 60%
rename from app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_warning_24.xml
rename to app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_photo_library_24.xml
index c18093a7fc..353577b10c
--- a/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_warning_24.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/res/drawable/baseline_photo_library_24.xml
@@ -6,5 +6,5 @@
         android:tint="?attr/colorControlNormal">
     <path
         android:fillColor="@android:color/white"
-        android:pathData="M1,21h22L12,2 1,21zM13,18h-2v-2h2v2zM13,14h-2v-4h2v4z"/>
+        android:pathData="M22,16L22,4c0,-1.1 -0.9,-2 -2,-2L8,2c-1.1,0 -2,0.9 -2,2v12c0,1.1 0.9,2 2,2h12c1.1,0 2,-0.9 2,-2zM11,12l2.03,2.71L16,11l4,5L8,16l3,-4zM2,6v14c0,1.1 0.9,2 2,2h14v-2L4,20L4,6L2,6z"/>
 </vector>