Open the upload page
Use the dedicated image upload page for file selection, preview and verification.
Image hosting and upload API
Free image hosting and upload API
Upload without an account, choose a retention period, and receive a direct URL plus Markdown, HTML and BBCode links.
Select an image to begin
Continue to the upload page for preview, retention and verification.
Choose image
Image Upload API →
- JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
- Up to 5 MB
- Four link formats
Choose retention
Select 1 day, 7 days or 30 days before uploading the image.
Copy the result
Receive a direct URL. The upload page also builds Markdown, HTML and BBCode from that URL for sharing.
Site-maintained demo
See a real hosted image result
This is a site-owned demo asset on assets.mini-tools.uk, not a temporary user upload. Open the direct URL below, then use the upload page for your own file.
https://assets.mini-tools.uk/image/icon-512x512.png
Image hosting guides
Three guides, three different problems
First successful upload, expiry and removal, or which link format to embed. Each guide answers a different question.
First upload
Free image hosting
Get your first successful upload: choose a file, complete verification, and open the resulting direct link.
Expiry and removal
Temporary image upload
Understand when a temporary link ends, what expiry does not guarantee, and how to request removal.
Embed formats
Share an image link
Compare direct URL, Markdown, HTML and BBCode for the same image, and fix common embed failures.
Image upload API
Add image uploads to your own workflow
Email [email protected] to receive an API user ID and key. Upload one or more images from a trusted server, then read usage and records.
Markdown, HTML and BBCode shown on the web upload page are built in the browser from the returned image URL. They are not fields in the API JSON response.
{
"success": true,
"partial": false,
"uploaded": [
{
"success": true,
"url": "https://pub.mini-tools.uk/7-day/example.png",
"duration": "7-day",
"expires_at": "2026-08-05T12:00:00.000Z"
}
],
"failed": [],
"usage": {
"temporary": { "remaining": 99 }
}
}Developer utilities
Small tools for browser-based work
Format JSON, compare text, estimate AI tokens, make QR codes, generate passwords and pick colours. These tools run in your browser, so pasted content stays on your device.
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123
QR
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HEX
JSON formatter
Format, validate and inspect JSON in the browser.
Text comparison
Compare two blocks of text and identify changes.
Token calculator
Estimate text tokens for development and API work.
QR code generator
Create a QR code from a link or short text.
Password generator
Generate a strong password locally in the browser.
Color picker
Inspect and convert practical web color values.
Before you upload
Clear limits and responsible sharing
Use image hosting for content you are allowed to share. Do not upload private, sensitive or illegal material.
- Accepted filesJPG, PNG, GIF and WebP images, with a 5 MB maximum per file.
- RetentionNormal uploads provide 1-day, 7-day and 30-day choices. Approved long-term storage uses a separate code.
- Removal and abuseUse the contact page to report abuse or request removal of an image you control.
- PrivacyReview the privacy policy before uploading content that may contain personal information.
Common questions
Image hosting FAQ
Do I need an account to upload an image?
No account is required for a normal image upload. Open the upload page, choose a file and complete the verification shown there.
Which image formats are supported?
The upload page accepts JPG, PNG, GIF and WebP images up to 5 MB.
Which link formats are returned?
A successful upload provides a direct URL, Markdown, HTML and BBCode so you can choose the format required by the destination.
How do I request API access?
Email [email protected]. The system replies with an API user ID and key that can be used from a trusted server. See the API documentation for headers and response fields.
Ready to host an image?
Open the upload page, choose your file and retention period, and copy the link you need.