Today it is almost impossible to imagine a website without photographs. To easily exchange them, you just need to have a convenient service for storing images at hand. Wondering if there are good resources created exclusively for free image hosting? We have good news: such resources do exist, and we will tell you about them. We have collected the best of these services and present them to your attention..
PostImage
PostImage is a very simple resource to save images with or without account creation. When uploading a photo, you can choose how long it will be stored: one day, seven days, 31 days, or forever.
This site is mainly used for posting images on forums. You can upload multiple photos at once and choose their size for use on forums as avatars, in emails, on message boards..
TinyPic
TinyPic by Photobucket is made to upload and share photos quickly and easily. You do not need to register for this. Just select the file you want to save. Add tags, set the desired size and wait for the download to finish.
TinyPic provides you with a direct link to share your photo with other people. Adding tags will help people using the image search feature. Photos and videos that are not associated with your account remain on the site for at least 90 days, then are deleted if they have not been viewed during this time..
The maximum size of pictures is 1600px in width and height, up to 100 MB. Video downloads up to 5 minutes in length are available.
Free Image Hosting
Free Image Hosting is similar to Imgur, but with a less stylish interface and no handy hyperlinks. Also worth noting is the rather impressive amount of advertising on the site. If you don't mind it, upload photos and share them even without registering.
Images are saved on the site forever. This also applies to anonymous users. Download GIFs available. Some of them may look distorted if they are too large.
Pros:
- fast loading of individual photos,
- obtaining direct links to stored materials.
The maximum file size is 3000 KB for a photo.
ImageVenue
ImageVenue supports uploading JPEG photos up to 3MB . You can also resize large photos while uploading. The picture quality and aspect ratio are preserved. It is a handy tool for those who use message boards and social networks. The service is very easy to use.
Imgur
If you're already familiar with Reddit, then you probably know that Imgur is the community's favorite free social media hosting service. You don't even need to create an account, just go to the site and upload photos.
Photos from your computer can be uploaded to Imgur for sharing on a social network. For this, a unique URL is issued with a link to the uploaded files. If you use hosting from a smartphone or tablet, install the Imgur mobile application for convenience.
Photos and GIFs are loaded quickly and easily with no loss in quality. The maximum file size is 20 MB for all non-animated images and 200 MB for animated ones.
Google photos
Google Photos is one of the most useful services, mainly due to its automatic backup function. Since you probably already have a Google account, using the service should be straightforward.
You can access the service at photos.google.com or simply download the free Google Photos app to your phone. In the second case, it becomes possible to automatically upload all photos to the service, which you will take using your phone. All of them are synchronized through your account, after which you can download them to your computer.
Google Photos also allows you to edit images, group them according to different parameters, share them with other people (including those who do not have a Google Photos account). The longer you use this service, the more it learns about your preferences, which allows you to automatically group images in a way that suits you best.
Pros:
- automatic backup,
- loading a large number of materials,
- saving photos in high resolution,
- convenient editing, search and grouping of photographs.
The maximum file size is unlimited. The service allows you to save photos taken with cameras with a resolution of up to 16 megapixels. Limited space is allocated for shots taken with DSLR cameras. 1080p HD video download is also available.
Flickr
Flickr is one of the oldest and most popular photo hosting sites still in operation. It is great for both free storage and editing of images. You can use the tools to enhance your photos before grouping them into albums to share with other members of the Flickr community.
You can adjust your privacy settings if you want to share photos with a select audience, and you also have the ability to upload photos from different devices.
The official Flickr mobile app is one of the main strengths of the service. There is also a Flickr Uploader tool that backs up photos from your computer, Apple iPhoto, Dropbox, and more.
Pros:
- convenient integration with a social network,
- high-quality mobile application,
- editing photos and creating albums.
For others to download your photos, be sure to publish them under a Creative Commons license. The maximum storage size is 1000 GB.
500px
Like Flickr, 500px is a popular social network for photographers who want to share their best shots. This service is not quite similar to some of the ones discussed above. There are no direct links to saved photos here, but it's a fantastic option for photographers looking to showcase their work and maybe even make a little money off of it.
Those who choose 500px can create a personal profile to post their photos. Premium users get the opportunity to create a portfolio without comments and ratings from community users. If you want to display the photo on the website, paste the code with the link to the page with the saved file.
Pros:
- a social network with a large community of photographers,
- licensing of images and the possibility of their sale.
Since 500px is more of a social network than a photo hosting service, the service has no limits on the size of the uploaded file. It has been established empirically that even very large JPEG images can be uploaded. For owners of regular profiles, there is a limit of up to 20 uploaded photos per week. This limitation is removed (and additional features are provided) if you upgrade to premium users and pay $ 25 annually.
Dropbox
Dropbox is a free hosting that can be used to store materials of completely different formats. The service allows you to get a link to a separate file or an entire folder for exchanging data with other people.
Dropbox also has a mobile app for uploading, managing and sharing all files from your smartphone or tablet. Click the arrow next to the file to make it available for offline viewing. This is a useful feature if there is no internet access.
Pros:
- sharing individual photos or entire folders.
The maximum storage size is 2 GB. You can get extra storage by inviting other people to join Dropbox or by upgrading to a paid plan.
ImageShack
ImageShack has a free 30-day trial and premium account. It is worth noting an interesting interface reminiscent of Pinterest. You can use the service to upload a large number of high-resolution photos, create albums, group photos using tags. There is also a function to search for photos of other users.
Adjust your privacy settings if you don't want your photos to be seen by other users. ImageShack has several mobile apps. You can use this software to make it easy to upload and share photos. The maximum storage capacity is 10 GB per month for regular users.
