It can sometimes be complicated to upload photos directly to the web, whether because the file is too large or because the platform you’re using doesn’t accept images (a forum, for example).
An image host allows you to upload and easily store your photographs on a dedicated site; this lets you share any image online using a simple link: it’s quick and easy.
Here is a selection of 11 image hosting sites.
1. Imgur
Imgur is one of the most popular sites for storing and sharing images (up to 20 MB), especially on forums and sites like Reddit.
It’s an extremely simple tool: a quick drag-and-drop gives you a link to your photo. You can also create a post and publish it so it’s seen by the Imgur community.
2. Goopics
Here’s a second image host, very basic and very easy to use: Goopics. The very clean interface makes the platform’s operation immediately clear. You just drag the files you want to share to get a hosting link. You must upload images no larger than 15 MB.
3. ImgBB
ImgBB is a simple and effective image hosting site: drop a photo, edit it if necessary, and instantly get various types of links (direct link, HTML embed…).
Uploaded files must not exceed 32 MB.
4. Image host
Image host : the platform's name says it all. As noted when you arrive, its use is free, requires no registration, is simple and ad-free.
You can select up to 5 photos in the same upload. Images must be no larger than 5 MB.
5. Tof
Created by Canard PC magazine, Tof is a very simple and intuitive photo hosting site. Drag your image (or "upload it the old-fashioned way") then edit or resize it in a snap.
All that's left is to upload it so you can share it directly on many platforms or generate a link to the photo. Note, however, that your file must not exceed 4 MB.
6. Google Photos
Google Photos allows you to store all your images in one place. You just need a Google account to access it.
Thanks to this app available on desktop, Android and iPhone, you can upload your photos but also edit them and retouch them from any of your devices.
7. Postimage
Postimage is a simple and effective tool: choose a file to upload (you can also set an expiration date and resize the image) and get multiple links to share your image.
With a free account, you can upload images up to 8 MB in size.
8. ImageShack
ImageShack is a well-known hosting service, but less used since it became paid. It offers different plans (from $3.99/month) giving access to varying amounts of storage.
ImageShack can be a good investment for people who store huge numbers of high-quality (and therefore large) photos and who want no limitations.
9. Zupimages
With Zupimages, you can upload multiple images at once (maximum 7 MB each) and quickly receive sharing links.
In short, everything you expect from an image hosting site.
10. Casimages
Casimages allows (as you might expect) you to upload your photos (one by one or in bulk) for free and quickly. Optionally, you can choose to resize your images and create an album. The limit is 50 images per upload, each must not exceed 10 MB.
11. IMG BOX
Here is one last image host: Img Box. You can upload up to 5 images per upload, each with a maximum size of 10 MB. The interface is also in English here, but that doesn't hinder its use.
Conclusion
With these 11 image hosts, you have plenty of capacity to store many photos. If you want to use these images on the web, discover our tutorials to insert an image on a web page and the center.
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