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What is Postimg?
Postimages (operating via postimg.cc and postimages.org) is a free online image hosting and sharing service that allows users to upload, store, and share images without requiring registration. The platform provides permanent links for forums, blogs, and social media, making it ideal for message boards, auction sites, and content creators who need reliable image hosting.
Key features include drag-and-drop and click-to-upload functionality, support for images up to 32MB (free) or 96MB (premium), multiple link formats (direct links, Markdown, thumbnail codes, hotlinks), API access for programmatic uploads, EXIF data management, batch uploads up to 1000 images, customizable expiration times (from 1 hour to 1 year or permanent), and gallery downloads. Premium users get ad-free experience, original resolution hotlinks, image replacement without URL changes, and email newsletter embedding.
Postimages is designed for forum users, bloggers, content creators, photographers, e-commerce sellers, social media managers, and anyone needing quick image sharing without account creation. Anonymous uploads are supported, but creating a free account provides better image management and API access.
Postimg pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Postimages is free to use forever with no time limits. Free Account includes: free image hosting, upload images up to 32MB, hotlinked images up to 1280px, ad-supported hosting, and API access with 1,000 units per month. Premium Account includes: unlimited image hosting, upload images up to 96MB, original image resolution for hotlinks, ad-free experience for you and visitors, API access with 10,000 units per month, embed images directly into email newsletters, replace images without changing URLs, and download entire galleries in one click. Premium plans: 1-Month at $14.99/month, 1-Year at $6.99/month (save 53%, total $83.88), 3-Year at $3.49/month (save 76%, total $125.64).
Postimg pros
- Completely free forever with no time limits
- No registration or login required for uploads
- Drag-and-drop and click-to-upload interface
- Supports images up to 32MB on free plan
- Upload up to 1000 images per batch
- Unlimited number of images stored
- Images never removed due to inactivity
- Multiple link formats provided (direct, Markdown, thumbnail, hotlink)
- API access with 1,000 units/month free
- Customizable image expiration times
- Original EXIF data preserved by default
- Hotlink images up to 1280px on free plan
- No global catalog - images only visible to link holders
- Fast and reliable hosting since 2004
- Premium plan available for advanced features
Postimg cons
- Ad-supported hosting on free plan
- Hotlinked images limited to 1280px on free plan
- No password protection for images
- Not suitable for private image storage
- Maximum 10000×10000 pixels on free plan
- Cannot replace images without changing URLs (free)
- Cannot embed images in email newsletters (free)
- No version control for uploaded images
Frequently asked questions about Postimg
Do I need to create an account to upload images?
No, you can upload images anonymously without creating an account or logging in. However, creating a free account allows you to manage your images, track uploads, and access API features. Anonymous uploads always keep their original EXIF data.
How long are images kept on Postimages?
By default, images are kept permanently and never removed due to inactivity. You can also set custom expiration times ranging from immediate deletion after one hour to keeping images available for up to a year, or choose to keep them forever.
What is the maximum file size I can upload?
Free accounts and anonymous users can upload images up to 32MB with maximum dimensions of 10,000 × 10,000 pixels. Premium accounts can upload files up to 96MB with maximum dimensions of 65,535 × 65,535 pixels.
How many images can I upload at once?
You can upload up to 1,000 images per batch. If you need to upload more than 1,000 images, you can create an account and upload several batches into the same gallery.
Are my uploaded images private?
Only people with whom you have shared the link can view your image. Postimages does not publish uploaded images in a global catalog, and image codes are hard to guess. However, there is no password protection - if you post the image address on a public web page, anyone can view it. Postimages is not suitable for real privacy needs.
Can I replace an uploaded image without changing the URL?
No, this feature is available exclusively to Premium users. Free and anonymous users cannot replace images while retaining the same URL. Upgrade to a Premium account to access this functionality.
Can I embed images in email newsletters?
No, embedding images in email newsletters is not allowed for free or anonymous users due to potential spam and delivery problems. This option is available only to Premium users. Consider upgrading your account to access this feature.
What happens to EXIF data in my photos?
By default, Postimages keeps the original EXIF data embedded in your photos, including camera model, date, and GPS location. If you prefer to remove this information for privacy reasons, you can enable EXIF data removal in your account settings. Anonymous uploads always keep their original EXIF data.
How much API access do I get?
Free accounts receive API access with 1,000 units per month. Premium accounts receive API access with 10,000 units per month. API V1 supports programmatic file uploads using POST or GET requests with header authorization via X-API-Key.
How long does it take for deleted images to disappear?
Due to the technical nature of the CDN system, images are purged from the CDN cache within about 30 minutes of being deleted, although it usually occurs much faster. If you still see your image after 30 minutes, it has probably been cached by your browser.