diff --git a/samples/webrequest/webrequest.cpp b/samples/webrequest/webrequest.cpp
index 5d3b1928e2..6b7e24afa3 100644
--- a/samples/webrequest/webrequest.cpp
+++ b/samples/webrequest/webrequest.cpp
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
 #include "wx/artprov.h"
 #include "wx/webrequest.h"
 #include "wx/filedlg.h"
+#include "wx/image.h"
 
 #ifndef wxHAS_IMAGES_IN_RESOURCES
     #include "../sample.xpm"
@@ -402,6 +403,8 @@ public:
         if ( !wxApp::OnInit() )
             return false;
 
+        wxInitAllImageHandlers();
+
         // create the main application window
         WebRequestFrame *frame = new WebRequestFrame("wxWebRequest Sample App");
         frame->Show(true);