GitHub README
Paste the Markdown output into README.md to show the hosted image in a repository page.
Free Image Hosting • Remote Storage
Free Image Hosting for GitHub README, Markdown and Docs
Upload an image, choose how long it should stay online, and get a shareable image link. This free image hosting page is useful for screenshots, website images, product images and quick online sharing.
Use this free image hosting page only for images you are comfortable uploading to the service. Simple math verification helps reduce abuse, and approved storage codes can be used for long-term image hosting.
If you choose Permanent, you must enter a valid long-term storage code.
Optional long-term storage code
Leave this blank for normal uploads. If you have an approved storage code, enter it here to request long-term retention.
For approved long-term storage access, contact [email protected]
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Your hosted image links
Use the format that matches where you want to embed the uploaded image.
For pasting the raw image link anywhere.
For GitHub README, Markdown docs and issue comments.
For web pages, website editors and CMS templates.
For forums and communities that support BBCode.
Why use this free image hosting tool
This page uploads the selected file to the Mini-Tools.uk service so a hosted image URL can be created with the retention period you choose. It is useful for GitHub README files, Markdown documents, website images, forum posts, support tickets, marketplace images and quick screenshot sharing.
Direct URL
Copy the raw image link for messages, documents, previews and tools that ask for an image URL.
Markdown
Use the Markdown output in GitHub README files, documentation pages and issue comments.
HTML
Use the HTML image tag in websites, website editors, CMS blocks and custom templates.
BBCode
Use BBCode for forums and communities that still support classic image tags.
How image retention works
Choose a retention period before uploading. Temporary uploads are designed for short-term sharing, while permanent storage requires an approved long-term storage code.
Delete after 1 day
Best for quick previews, temporary screenshots and short support conversations.
Delete after 7 days
Useful for drafts, feedback links and short project references.
Delete after 30 days
Useful for longer temporary references, website drafts and review cycles.
Permanent storage
Requires a valid approved storage code and may still be removed if it violates upload rules.
What not to upload
Only upload images you are allowed to share through a public or semi-public link. Do not use this service for private, illegal, harmful or rights-infringing content.
- ID documents, passports, bank cards, financial documents, private screenshots or sensitive personal records.
- Illegal, adult, sexually explicit, violent, hateful, abusive or exploitative content.
- Copyrighted images, brand assets or artwork that you do not have permission to upload.
- Malware-related content, phishing, scam screenshots, deceptive content or images used to support fraud.
- Unsafe or exploitative images involving minors, schools or private family situations.
- Private screenshots, confidential work files or content that should not be accessible by link.
Removal and abuse reports
If an uploaded image violates privacy, copyright, safety rules or applicable law, contact us with the image URL and the reason for the request. We may remove hosted images that create legal, safety, abuse or policy risks.
Send removal or abuse reports to [email protected]. Please include the image URL, the issue, and any ownership or rights information if relevant.
Privacy note for hosted uploads
Unlike local browser-only tools, image hosting requires sending the selected image to the server so a hosted URL can be created. Avoid uploading sensitive files. Temporary images follow the selected retention option, and removal requests can be sent through the contact email.
Usage examples for README, Markdown, HTML and BBCode
After upload, copy the format you need. GitHub README files and most documentation systems use Markdown, web pages use HTML, and many forums still support BBCode.
Markdown
Use Markdown in docs, website engines, issue comments and notes that support image embeds.
HTML
Use HTML when you need an image tag for a website, CMS block or custom template.
<img src="https://mini-tools.uk/example-image.webp" alt="Hosted image">BBCode
Use BBCode on forums and community sites that accept classic image tags.
[img]https://mini-tools.uk/example-image.webp[/img]FAQ
Is this image hosting tool free to use?
Yes. You can upload images and copy direct links, Markdown, HTML or BBCode snippets for common publishing workflows.
How long are uploaded images kept?
Images are kept according to the selected retention option: 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or permanent storage when a valid approved storage code is used. Do not upload private, sensitive, illegal or infringing content.
What is the long-term storage code for?
It is an optional code for approved long-term image hosting. Normal free image uploads can leave it blank.
What can I use this free image host for?
It is useful for screenshots, website images, product photos, forum posts, support tickets and other simple image sharing tasks.
Can I use the link in a GitHub README?
Yes. Upload the image, copy the Markdown output, and paste it into README.md or a GitHub issue comment.
Which output format should I copy?
Use Direct URL for plain links, Markdown for README files and docs, HTML for web pages, and BBCode for forums.
Can I use it for website images?
Yes. You can copy Markdown or HTML embed code and paste it into website posts, documentation or forum content.
Do I need a long-term storage code?
Only permanent storage requires an approved long-term storage code. Normal 1 day, 7 day and 30 day uploads can leave it blank.