Is Picture to Link free and does it require an account?

Yes. It is 100% free with ads and requires no login. Upload multiple images and copy links instantly.

Can I upload multiple images at once?

Yes. Drag-and-drop, paste from clipboard, or select multiple files. The tool outputs one clean link per line.

Do you resize or compress my images?

You can optionally resize on upload. If resizing is off, your original image is uploaded.

Free • No login • Instant links

Generate clean share links

Upload multiple images and choose the link format you need. One link per line for easy copy‑paste.

Drop images here or Choose files

Tip: Paste multiple images from clipboard too.

Resize (optional) Auto-delete (optional)

Blog: Image to Link Guides, Tips & Best Practices

Welcome to the Picture to Link blog—your resource for turning pictures into clean shareable links for chats, forums, websites, marketplaces and documentation. We cover everything from beginner basics to power‑user workflows that save hours every week.

What is an Image Link and Why It Matters

An image link is a public URL that points to a hosted file. Sharing links instead of attachments makes pages faster, cuts storage requirements, and keeps your messages tidy. Our tool outputs multiple formats—viewer short links, direct links, forum BBCode, website HTML and hotlink options—so you can paste the exact format you need.

How to Get Direct Links for Websites

Drag & drop, paste or select multiple images.
Choose Direct link from the dropdown.
Click Copy to grab one clean URL per line.

Forum Posting: BBCode vs Thumbnail

Many forums prefer BBCode. Choose Hotlink for forums to embed the full image or Thumbnail for forums to keep threads light and fast. Thumbnails link to the full image for a better reader experience.

SEO for Images You Embed

Use descriptive file names (e.g., coffee-beans-roasted.jpg).
Add alt text that matches user intent and page content.
Prefer thumbnails that link to full‑size images for faster pages.
Group images into topical galleries for internal linking.

Privacy & Safety

Only upload content you have rights to share. Avoid sensitive personal information. You can optionally use automatic deletion windows to control how long a file remains available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Picture to Link free?

Yes. The core service is completely free and supported by unobtrusive ads.

Do I need to create an account?

No account is required. Just upload and copy your links.

Can I upload many images at once?

Yes, multi‑upload is supported. You’ll see one link per image, per line—perfect for pasting into tools.

Which link formats are supported?

Viewer short links, direct image links, BBCode for forums, HTML for websites and hotlink formats.

Do you compress my images?

Resizing is optional. When turned off, images are uploaded as‑is.

Picture to Link vs Postimages, ImgBB & other image hosts

If you searched for postimg, Postimages, ImgBB, or image to link, you likely need a fast tool that creates clean share links without forcing an account. Picture to Link focuses on speed and simplicity while still giving you the exact formats you need.

Feature	Picture to Link	Postimages	ImgBB
No‑login uploads	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi‑upload & paste	Yes (drag, paste, choose)	Yes	Yes
One‑link‑per‑line copy	Yes	Yes	Yes
Formats	Link, Direct, BBCode, HTML, Hotlink	Link, Direct, BBCode	Link, Direct, BBCode
Resize & auto‑delete (optional)	Built‑in	Available	Available
Ads	Lightweight, non‑intrusive	Yes	Yes

Why choose Picture to Link for quick posting?

Fast start: open the site, drop files, copy links — done.
Bulk friendly: one link per line makes pasting into spreadsheets, CMS, Discord, or forums painless.
Flexible outputs: pick viewer links, direct URLs, BBCode, HTML or hotlinks without switching tools.
Free forever: no login required.

Guides: direct links, thumbnails, forums & websites

Get a direct image link (for websites & CMS)

Drop your files, select Direct link, then press Copy. You’ll get clean HTTPS URLs, one per line.

Create forum thumbnails (BBCode)

Choose Thumbnail for forums to keep threads fast. Readers click to open the full image.

Generate HTML for blogs & docs

Select Thumbnail for websites or Hotlink for websites. Paste the snippet into your page where you want the image to appear.

Optimization checklist

Use descriptive file names and add alt text where you embed images.
Prefer thumbnails on long pages; link to full size for better performance.
Group related images into galleries and interlink them.
Keep large images under 2000px on the longest edge unless full resolution is needed.