How do I upload an image and get a direct link?

Upload your image on ImgLink and copy the direct URL, BBCode, or HTML embed code from the results page.

Do I need an account to upload images?

No. You can upload images without signing up. Creating an account gives you management features and history.

Host an image.Keep the link forever.

Q: What image formats are supported?

ImgLink supports common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP.

Drag in a file and get a permanent direct link with clean embeds, stripped metadata, and no account required.

Drop images/videos here or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, SVG, MP4, WEBM, MOV - Max 25MB

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EXIF strippedAuto-optimizedCDN deliveredPermanent links

How it works

Three steps, no detours

Nothing to install and nothing to configure. Your image is live before the page finishes loading.

Upload

Drag and drop, paste from the clipboard, or pick a file. PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and SVG are supported.

We optimize

Images are compressed, thumbnails are generated, and metadata is stripped automatically.

Copy a direct link, HTML, Markdown, or BBCode. One click and it is ready for anywhere.

Privacy and control

Your images, your rules

Sensible defaults on every upload, with real controls for the times a link should not be public.

EXIF data stripped

GPS coordinates, camera details, and every other metadata field are removed before your image goes live.

Password-protected folders

Lock a folder and share the link freely. Only people with the password can open the contents.

Public or private

Flip any image or folder to private. Private uploads stay visible to you and nobody else.

Featured images

Pin your three best uploads to the top of your profile so visitors see your finest work first.

Likes and follows

Follow other uploaders, see their newest work, and get notified when people like yours.

A real profile

Add a cover image, avatar, and bio, then post status updates with images attached.

Create your profile

Beyond uploading

Tools that stay out of the way

Editing utilities that run in your browser, plus faster ways to capture and send a screenshot.

Image resizerResize to any dimension Image compressorReduce file size Format converterPNG, JPEG, WebP Upload guidesBy platform and use case Wiki and guidesLearn image hosting Emoji libraryCopy and paste emojis WallpapersFree HD wallpapers

ShareX uploaderOne-click setup. Screenshot, upload, and the link lands on your clipboard.Browser extensionCapture any tab with Ctrl+Shift+U on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave.

Free image hosting Imgur alternative ImgBB alternative Postimage alternative

Comparison

How ImgLink stacks up

The features that matter for direct linking, embedding, and keeping a URL alive for years.

Feature	ImgLink	Imgur	ImgBB	Postimages	Catbox
Free to use
No account required
Direct image links
No forced compression
Permanent hosting		varies
Folder organization
Password protection
Custom embeds
User profiles
API access
EXIF stripping
SVG, WebP and AVIF
Total	12/12	4/12	5/12	5/12	6/12

Based on free tiers as of March 2026. See the detailed comparison

FAQ

Questions, answered

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