Best Free Image Hosts (HotLinking allowed, No Bandwidth Limits…)

Whether you’re looking for a free way to cut down on bandwidth costs or need an easy-to-use and powerful image hosting service to manage your pictures on (myspace, ebay, etc) than this is for you. Ranked by popularity, I’ve listed below some of the coolest free image hosts on the web along with their main features.

1. ImageShack

Features:

  • Upload options: from file, from URL, by email or directly from mobile
  • Supported formats: .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF and SWF
  • Max. file size: 1.5 MB
  • no bandwidth or storage restrictions [update: ImageShack has 100 MB/hour bandwidth limit]
  • Resize upon uploading
  • Extras: Browser toolbar(IE, Firefox), Mac widget, Mac Uploader(for multiple uploads), Image tracking and more

2. AllYouCanUpload

Features:

  • Upload options: from file
  • Supported formats: .GIF and .JPEG
  • multiple image uploads(up to 3 images simultaneously)
  • different resizing option for each uploaded image
  • registration is not required
  • no restrictions on file size, bandwidth or storage period and amount

3. Photobucket

Features:

  • Upload options: from file, from URL, by email or mobile
  • Max. file size: free accounts users limited to 1MB file size and max. resoltion of 1024 x 768
  • unrestricted multiple image upload
  • mass image resizing upon upload
  • individual image editing from account menu
  • 10 GB monthly bandwidth limit and 1GB storage limit
  • group images into albums, share albums and create slideshows
  • also lets you host videos

4. ImageVenue

Features:

  • Upload options: from file
  • Max. file size: 1.5 MB
  • Supported image formats: .JPEG and .JPG
  • mass image upload(up to 10)
  • unlimited storage, hosting period and bandwidth
  • registration is not required

5. TinyPic


Features:

  • Upload options: from file
  • registration is not required
  • unlimited storage, hosting period and bandwidth
  • no restrictions on file size or image formats
  • also lets you host videos

6. FreeImageHosting


Features:

  • Upload Options: from file
  • Supported image formats: .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG and .GIF
  • Max. file size: 3,000 KB
  • no storage, bandwidth or hosting period limit
  • registration is not required

7. imgPlace

Features:

  • Upload Options: from file
  • Max. file size: 1.5MB
  • Supported image formats: .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, BMP, TIF and TIFF
  • mass image uploads(up to 10)
  • image resizing for single uploads
  • no bandwidth, storage or storage duration limits
  • registration is not required

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    Comment by TJantunen
    2007-03-22 07:41:48

    Those are very useful links, thanks. Also there are other image hosting services which are paying you when someone views your pictures. But those are very good if you do not want to share your pictures to whole internet.

     
    Comment by Bill Minton
    2007-03-22 11:18:08

    ImageShack has a 100 MB per hour bandwidth limit.

    Personally, I’m a big fan of Fotki. I’ve done a writeup on them here: http://frozenpixels.wordpress.com/backups-part-2/

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-03-22 12:04:06

    thanks Bill, I had no idea abt per hour bandwidth limit. Also checked out Fotki, looks good.

     
    Comment by Zia
    2007-03-22 12:40:11

    http://www.imagepile.net is great too as it has a FireFox extension to easily upload pix.

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-03-22 22:21:07

    quick summary for imagepile.net:

    * Upload Options: from file or URL
    * Max. file size: 3072 KB
    * No Bandwidth limits or storage limit
    * firefox extension for easier upload

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-03-22 22:24:59

    @TJantuen:
    “…image hosting services which are paying you when someone views your pictures”

    Wow, that’s sounds interesting, can you post couple of links?

     
    Comment by Bill Minton
    2007-03-23 01:35:41

    Here’s the one that pays you - http://www.imagereward.com/default.aspx

     
    2007-03-23 03:31:22

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    Comment by Aibek
    2007-03-23 20:14:29

    @Bill
    thanks, I am checking it out. I was just wondering how much do they pay…

     
    Comment by fred lapides
    2007-03-23 22:11:22

    I have searched all over and finally settled on a site that costs me 5 bucks per month. But it meets all my needs so it is worth it since I do post manyh photos. Why this site?
    1. grab at least ten pictures at a clip (2) adult photos allowed(3) show exact size you will get along with the code to use (4) offers small, medium, large, very large–different size thumbs to pick from when you upload. I prefer larger photos at my site so this is much better than most other uploaders.
    you can try it lots of times, free. then you either subscribe or can no longer use it
    http://www.glowfoto.com/batchupload.php

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-03-24 18:08:11

    @fred lapides
    While I agree that some people may wish to upload photos which maybe bigger then 1.5 MB, I think it’s rather inefficient way to share your photos. A page featuring couple of such images will take several seconds to load which is generally quite annoying.

     
    Comment by Sam
    2007-04-14 09:18:47

    Nice list.:)

    But i think you should add http://www.poggu.com

    - Sam

     
    Comment by Turbinca
    2007-04-18 16:46:06

    Pixilive is a free image hosting service. Upload your pictures, images or videos and share them easily with your friends, family, or on Forums, messenger mail, Blogs, Avatars, etc.. This service is completely FREE!!

    Image types: jpeg, jpg, png, gif, bmp, tif, tiff
    Maximum file size for Images: 5 MB
    Video types: avi, mpg, wmv, mov, mpeg, mp4, flv
    Maximum file size for Videos: 10 MB
    Unlimited storage hosting period.
    Unlimited bandwidth
    No registration required

    Upload,copy codes and paste!3 easy steps & it’s free!
    http://www.pixilive.com/

     
    Comment by David
    2007-04-18 18:19:02

    I am a big fan of imgfly
    http://www.imgfly.com

     
    2007-04-30 07:27:36

    [...] Pixilive是一个与ImageShack、AllYouCanUpload 等类似的无限制图片存储网站,无需注册。它支持jpeg, jpg, png, gif, bmp, tif, tiff等常用格式的图片,单个文件最大为5MB。除了图片外,它还支持avi, mpg, wmv, mov, mpeg, mp4等视频格式的文件,每个文件最大为10MB。而且它提供直接引用地址,不限制存储容量及下载带宽。所以如果你没有自已的主机,而且需要大量图片需要引用的话,可以尝试一下。 [...]

     
    Comment by Mike
    2007-05-01 22:43:56

    i use Beamthatup since it’s very fast and easy to use! http://www.beamthatup.com

     
    Comment by bajakan
    2007-05-02 02:57:47

    applepics.com has been around since 2004 and just launched free services again! http://www.applepics.com, unlimited free uploads!

     
    Comment by Theo
    2007-05-04 09:43:51

    Another new kid around the block is ImageSpar. These guys provide unlimited hosting for most image types with unlimited bandwidth.
    You don’t even have to worry about your files getting deleted due to inactivity as the images are never deleted.

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-05-05 06:54:52

    @Theo
    Thanks, just checked it out, seems good. As for everyone else, here are some features:
    - allowed image types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, tif, tiff
    - max file size: < 1.5 mb
    - unlimited hosting and bandwidth

     
    2007-06-07 04:40:41

    [...] So,the other day I went looking for an alternative. I found a complete list of the best alternatives; hot linking allowing, no bandwidth limit free image hosting ranked by MakeUseOf.com. ImageShack was their top pick, so I am giving it a try. [...]

     
    Comment by Michael
    2007-06-15 12:36:22

    I always use http://www.rocketimage.org

    unlimited bandwidth
    filesize up to 4MB
    allowed image types: jpg, jpeg, png
    No registration required

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-06-15 12:56:47

    @Michael
    Thanks for the link. Although, I find it weird that there are no ‘FAQ’ and ‘Terms & Conditions’ pages. Any thoughts?
    And also what about Hotlinking, does it allow that ?

     
    2007-06-15 20:15:42

    [...] ImageUploadWidget (Mac OSX) - dashboard widget that lets you quickly upload desired pics to ImageShack(popular free image hosting/sharing service. Just drag’n drop a file onto the widget and it’ll do the rest. [...]

     
    2007-06-24 17:48:23

    [...] Full Article: Best Free Image Hosts (HotLinking allowed, No Bandwidth Limits…) [...]

     
    Comment by Benny
    2007-07-01 11:16:34

    Hey,

    I think sipifi.com/images should be added to that list. They have the same service as imageshack and don’t have a limit on bandwidth or anything.

     
    Comment by Benny
    2007-07-01 11:17:44

    Almost forgot…

    They allow hotlinking as well, no restrictions as far as i know.

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-07-01 15:07:30

    @ Benny
    thanks lots for the link.
    I think we got around 20 with this one.

     
    Comment by AD
    2007-07-09 12:28:23

    http://www.yourhostedimages.com will offer you the following features even for the FREE Account:

    -5 Uploads at a time for the free accounts.
    -360 degree spins for auction ads
    -You can create a gallery and add images to it but also customize your gallery page before sharing the link with your friends.
    -Your pictures do not get displayed in a public gallery on the homepage of the site and are only shared if you want them to be.
    -Can Rotate, resize and rotate images right on the site after uploading

     
    Comment by Jack
    2007-07-09 14:07:08

    You can add http://www.onedump.com to the list, one of the image hosts i am using mostly :)

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-07-09 14:32:42

    @Jack

    Thanks for adding it here. I think it’s the only image host that lets you upload files directly from your cellphone (some restrictions apply) . Nice

     
    Comment by Victor
    2007-08-19 11:59:53

    I use http://www.photobucket.com all the time, its great. One of my other favorite is http://www.imgstar.com simple & effective for my daily needs.

    Those two gets both my thumbs up :)

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-08-19 13:44:45

    @Victor

    Thanks for sharing. Photobucket is my top choice as well, however I wish they had released some sort of browser addon to make things faster and more convenient.

     
    Comment by sheik
    2007-09-14 10:31:35

    I wand Upload images from Mobile

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2007-09-14 13:10:57

    @Sheik

    I think Photobucket provides this capability. Some of the others may allow this as well, check them out.

     
    Comment by Derek
    2007-09-19 01:03:11

    I like each of these services but Photobucket the best because you can send pictures from your cell phone. :)

     
    Comment by nathan
    2007-10-30 04:51:57

    Try large image host
    http://www.largeimagehost.com
    members
    3MB per image, no limits on the amount of images you can upload.
    your images do not expire.
    hot linking
    zip gallery’s for downloading more then one image at a time
    jpg, png, gif, zip file formats.
    zip file can be up to 10mb.
    url downloading

    guests.
    1.5mb per image.
    jpg, png

     
    Comment by James Edwards
    2007-11-08 20:43:05

    I think http://www.gigafiles.co.uk is the best one..

    It offers:

    5GB free space
    50MB file size limits
    1GB bandwidth
    Hotlinking
    Files never expire
    Easy to use
    Very fast!

     
    Comment by kaushik
    2007-11-11 07:40:52

    Hmm… how about 140+ Image and File sharing websites?

    http://www.instantfundas.com/2007/09/list-of-140-file-and-image-sharing.html

    Comment by Aibek
    2007-11-11 12:00:58

    Hey Kaushik,

    nice roundup - impressive. Loved your blog.

     
     
    Comment by ivajlo
    2007-11-19 05:49:21

    I use picnote.com, It’s free, no bandwitch limits, no ads

     
    Comment by tubeimage.com
    2007-11-19 14:08:28

    i prefer tubeimage.com, it have a great interface and easy..

     
    Comment by Christian Hook
    2008-01-04 21:59:44

    imageshack and tinypic is pretty ok, but i really prefer myimg.info. No signups and lots of functionality, and none of those irritating popups.

     
    Comment by Mike
    2008-01-23 13:19:08

    I use pixupload.com. I have an account there. They offer 1gig space with UNLIMITED BANDWITH! If you don’t want to signup, you can use their public uploader. The site is clean and refreshing. The control panel is easy to use.

     
    Comment by Aibek
    2008-01-29 07:40:20

    @ ivajlo, TubeImage, Christian Hook, Mike

    Thanks for the links guys.

     
    Comment by Jamaica
    2008-01-30 14:15:10

    Consider BackupPhoto.com

    BackupPhoto.com is a FREE image hosting solution. Registration is not required but registered users will profit from 10GB of personal space for their photos and 30GB Bandwidth per month. Upgrades are available.

     
    Comment by Image Pik
    2008-01-31 11:13:25

    TinyPic is the best choose imo from the lists. Really uncensored and uploaded images load very fast.

     
    Comment by Semih Altin
    2008-02-14 06:16:10

    Icuru.com - free Image Hosting. ICURU.com designed for you to share digital pictures with friends, post images on message and bulletin boards and blogs. You can also hot link images from your personal website or eBay auctions. You may upload as many images as you wish. The storage period of your images on server is unlimited. Unlimited bandwidth. Registeration or e-mail is NOT required for upload. You can view stats of your uploads.

     
    Comment by timmy
    2008-02-15 23:29:21

    http://www.thefilegarage.com is nice aswell

    Before it was a file host. But i guess it became an image hoster now.

    They also provide direct linking, and no registration required

     
    Comment by nicnic
    2008-02-18 00:14:57

    http://www.imgzip.com - Upload all your Jpeg’s as one ZIP and get link to a web Gallery. Also direct linking and no registration. Unfortunately accepts zip’s that contain .jpg only

     
    Comment by ediSmas4
    2008-02-20 18:33:08

    I use the one below on a regular basis. It has accounts so you have control over your uploaded images. Thats the thing that I like the most about them.

    imgPire.com - Free Image Hosting

     
    Comment by Semih Altin
    2008-02-23 09:11:54

    You should try http://www.icuru.com for free image hosting.
    ICURU.com is designed for you to share digital pictures with friends, post images on message and bulletin boards and blogs. You can also hot link, direct link images from your personal website or eBay auctions. You may upload as many images as you wish. The storage period of your images on server is unlimited. Unlimited bandwidth.

     
    Comment by lola
    2008-03-13 15:14:25

    Actually, Photobucket’s Montly Bandwith limit is 100GB, not 10

     
    Comment by Better One
    2008-03-19 19:58:34

    Don’t forget http://www.peachpic.com ! They have a huge bandwidth pool.

     
    Comment by lola
    2008-03-30 10:01:48
     
    Comment by jeffrey
    2008-04-03 17:40:10

    Dont’t forget http://www.amaroxia.com
    they allow adult images too..

     
    Comment by skyhook
    2008-04-12 16:53:05

    Another one is ImagePlace4u.com

    3mb file limit, no registration, no limit on bandwidth/storage. and it’s free.

     
    Comment by Photof5.com
    2008-04-28 01:26:53

    Upload Options: from file, URL, zip file
    Max. file size: 5MB
    Supported image formats: .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, BMP, TIF and TIFF
    mass image uploads(up to 10)
    image resizing for multi uploads
    no bandwidth, storage or storage duration limits
    registration is not required

     
    Comment by bob
    2008-05-28 10:14:06

    I use http://pixpin.com/ which allows image of 7.5MB, hot-linking with unlimited bandwidth, doesn’t require registration, nudity ok but has to be private (not shown in public gallery.

    One unique feature is resizing. You can specify the size to fit in forums. And the original is still accessible.

     
    Comment by nicnic
    2008-05-30 13:08:51

    http://www.PikPunk.com - Free image hosting, no registration required, hot-linking, 2.5MB for unregistered and 5MB for registered users. Unlimited bandwidth and gallery size.

     
    Comment by nicky
    2008-06-14 15:37:46

    A new fast image sharing service at http://www.bestimageweb.com/

    BestImageWeb is a photo sharing service that lets you easily upload, link, and share your images on online forums, blogs, social bookmarks, websites such as MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, eBay, email, IM, etc.

     
    Comment by tony
    2008-06-15 12:23:18

    free image host http://www.imagesbit.com

     
    Comment by noriko
    2008-06-17 23:26:22

    free image hosting at http://www.bigimageweb.com/

     
    Comment by Johnny
    2008-06-20 01:51:40

    Bull Image provides free image hosting and sharing services. Here, it is easy to upload multiple images as well as images from other websites. http://www.bullimage.com/

     
    Comment by Richy
    2008-07-01 20:49:08

    Image Xeon also offers free image hosting with unlimited bandwidth! It even has a members area!

    http://www.imagexeon.com

     
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