diff --git a/source/blender/editors/space_image/space_image.c b/source/blender/editors/space_image/space_image.c
index 749e61955d9..9a36c88f6d1 100644
--- a/source/blender/editors/space_image/space_image.c
+++ b/source/blender/editors/space_image/space_image.c
@@ -659,7 +659,7 @@ static void image_main_region_draw(const bContext *C, ARegion *region)
 
   /* Draw Meta data of the image isn't added to the DrawManager as it is
    * used in other areas as well. */
-  if (sima->flag & SI_DRAW_METADATA) {
+  if (sima->overlay.flag & SI_OVERLAY_SHOW_OVERLAYS && sima->flag & SI_DRAW_METADATA) {
     void *lock;
     /* `ED_space_image_get_zoom` temporarily locks the image, so this needs to be done before
      * the image is locked when calling `ED_space_image_acquire_buffer`. */