Here is the code that works: QString path = QCoreApplication::applicationDirPath() + "/Photo 2014-05-10 11 33 08.jpg"; QPixmap pixmap(path); ui->label->setPixmap(pixmap);

Yes, it doesn't work either. From what I found so far it seems that this can't be done :-( So I'm copying the files to current directory after application start.

It's not always that complicated ;) You're welcome ! Since you have the information you need please update the three title prepending [solved] so other forum users may know a solution has been found :) Also, consider up-voting answer(s) that helps you, that will help others finding them more easily :)