Image Sharing
BBCode Image Tags: How to Post Images on Forums
How the BBCode [img] tag works, how to resize and link images in forum posts, and why your image shows as a broken link, with copy-ready examples.
· 7 min read
The PictureToLink blog
Practical guides to sharing pictures, making images smaller and keeping your photos private. Every article answers the question in its first paragraph, links to the official documentation it relies on, and shows the date we last checked the facts. Compression figures come from files we processed with our own tools. New articles are added every few days.
Image Sharing
Gmail, Outlook & Yahoo Attachment Size Limits (2026)
Current attachment size limits for Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo, what happens when you go over, and how to send large photos by link or compression.
· 7 min read
Image Sharing
Direct Link, Viewer Link or Embed Code: Which to Use?
Direct links, viewer pages, HTML, BBCode and Markdown explained, with a table showing which image link works on forums, email, Discord, eBay and GitHub.
· 7 min read
Image Sharing
How to Get an Image URL on Any Device (2026 Guide)
Get a shareable URL for any image: copy the address of an online image, or upload a photo from your phone or PC and get a direct link in seconds.
· 9 min read
Privacy & Metadata
How to Share Photos Privately Online: Safety Checklist
A practical checklist for sharing photos without oversharing: strip location data, use unlisted links, set expiry and know how to delete what you shared.
· 8 min read
Image Formats
Image Formats Explained: JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF
A plain-English guide to image formats: when to use JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF or GIF, with a comparison table of quality, size, transparency and support.
· 10 min read
Image Compression
Lossy vs Lossless Compression: What's the Difference?
Lossy vs lossless image compression explained with real examples: how much smaller files get, what you lose, and which to use for photos or graphics.
· 8 min read
Platforms & Forums
Discord File Size Limit (2026): Send Bigger Images
Discord's upload limit for free and Nitro users, why images fail to send, and three ways to share larger images: compress, convert or send a link.
· 7 min read
Platforms & Forums
Social Media Image Sizes 2026: One-Page Cheat Sheet
Every key image size in one table: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Discord and Reddit, with file size and format tips.
· 8 min read
Privacy & Metadata
What Is EXIF Data? What Your Photos Reveal
EXIF data stores camera, date and often GPS location inside your photos. Learn what it contains, who can read it and how to remove it before sharing.
· 9 min read
Hosting & Alternatives
Best Free Image Hosting Sites in 2026 (Compared)
We compared free image hosts on upload limits, how long images are kept, ads, privacy and sign-up. See which one fits forums, Discord, eBay or email.
· 12 min read
Image Compression
How to Reduce Image File Size Without Losing Quality
Seven proven ways to shrink image files: resize dimensions, pick the right format, tune quality and strip metadata, with before/after file sizes.
· 9 min read
Free tools used in these guides
Everything runs in your browser except the uploader, and nothing needs an account.
- Image to URL: upload a picture and get a direct link, HTML, BBCode or Markdown, with location data removed.
- Image compressor: make JPG, PNG and WebP files smaller in your browser, or hit a size such as 100 KB.
- Resize image: set an exact size like 1080 × 1080, a width or a percentage.
- HEIC to JPG: convert iPhone photos so they open everywhere.
- Remove EXIF: see and strip GPS location, camera and date from photos.
- Image to Base64: turn small images into data URIs for HTML and CSS.