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Online image URL tool

Image to URL Converter

Upload an Image and Get a URL

Drop or choose a JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, HEIC, PDF, or supported video file. Each file must be 20MB or smaller.

Drag & drop an image here to get your URL

Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, HEIC/HEIF, PDF, MP4, WebM, MOV (Max: 20MB)

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When a file on your device needs a web address, this image to URL converter gives you a practical way to publish it. Upload the file, wait for processing, then copy the direct link or an embed format for the site, document, or forum where you plan to use it. No account is required.

How to Create a Direct Image URL

A direct image URL points to the file itself, while a preview page helps you inspect the file and copy other formats. Follow these steps to create a link for a document, website, or message.

1

Choose a file

Select or drag a supported image into the uploader. Check the file size first, and enable JPEG optimization only when a smaller output is useful.

2

Upload and process

The service sends the file, applies the selected image handling, and creates a public HTTPS address when processing finishes.

3

Copy the result you need

Copy the direct URL for sharing, or open the preview page to copy an HTML, Markdown, or BBCode version that matches your destination.

What is a direct image URL?

A direct image URL is a web address that points to the image file rather than to a page that surrounds it. That makes it useful in an HTML img tag, a Markdown document, a forum post, or a chat message that accepts links. The preview page is different: it provides file information and copy controls, while the direct link is the address you embed or share.

Choose the format your platform accepts

Use the plain URL when a service asks for an image address or when you want to send a clickable link. Use Markdown in GitHub README files, wikis, and other Markdown editors. Use HTML when you control a webpage or an editor that accepts markup. BBCode is intended only for forums that explicitly support it. Replace the example address with the URL returned after your upload.

Direct URL: https://example.com/image.png
Markdown: ![Example image](https://example.com/image.png)
HTML: <img src="https://example.com/image.png" alt="Example image" />

Supported formats and optional optimization

The uploader accepts common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and HEIC, as well as supported PDF and video files. Each file must stay within the 20MB limit, and some image formats also have a pixel limit. If JPEG optimization is enabled, a large photo may be resized or re-encoded with some quality loss. PNG, APNG, WebP, and GIF keep their original bytes; turn optimization off when preserving the original JPEG matters.

Public access and practical privacy

A generated link is designed for sharing, not for private storage. Anyone who has the address may be able to access the file, so do not upload passwords, identity documents, private client material, or other confidential content. HTTPS protects the connection while the file is transferred, but it does not turn a public link into an access-controlled resource. Keep another copy of anything important.

Where can you use the generated link?

Use the direct address for a support ticket, a product note, or a message where the recipient should open the file. Paste the Markdown output into a README or technical article, and use the HTML output in a webpage template. For a forum, check whether the editor expects BBCode before pasting an embed snippet. After publishing, open the result in a private browser window to confirm that the destination renders the file as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file formats can I upload?

You can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, PDF, MP4, WebM, and MOV files within the stated limits. Each file must be 20MB or smaller; JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP images also have a 16-megapixel limit.

What is the difference between the direct URL and the preview link?

The direct URL points to the uploaded file and is the right choice for an image address, HTML, or Markdown embed. The preview link opens a page with file information and copy controls.

Do I need an account to create a link?

No. You can upload without an account and copy the available link formats after processing. Anonymous access does not make the uploaded file private.

Will a generated link always remain available?

Links are intended for ongoing sharing, but continued availability is not guaranteed because service, storage, or network conditions can change. Keep an independent backup of important files.

Can I use the converter on a phone?

Yes. Open the uploader in a mobile browser, choose a photo from your camera roll, and copy the result when processing finishes. The same file-size and format limits apply.

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