Pics
Simple service for quickly uploading and sharing images with a direct approach and no unnecessary friction.
Overview
Pics lets you send an image and quickly get a sharing link. The service is designed for simple visual sharing: screenshots, illustrations, photos or temporary images that you want to send without using a heavier platform.
It is based on Chevereto v4, an image hosting solution. Guest upload is allowed for simple sharing, while an account provides higher limits and more organization options.
Quick facts
| Service URL | hostux.pics |
|---|---|
| Service type | Image hosting and sharing |
| Software used | Chevereto v4 |
| Project website | chevereto.com |
| Account required | No, guest upload is allowed; an account lets you benefit from higher limits |
Why use Pics
- Upload an image quickly and get a shareable link.
- Share screenshots, photos or illustrations without a heavy platform.
- Use guest upload for simple needs.
- Use an account when you need higher limits and better organization.
Main features
- Image upload and sharing by link.
- Guest upload for simple sharing.
- Account-based usage for higher limits.
- Possible compatibility with more advanced uses such as albums or API depending on configuration.
How the service works
- You upload an image from the web interface.
- The service then hosts the file and provides a viewing or sharing link.
- Depending on the service configuration, guest use may be enough for the simplest uploads.
- For more structured uses, some features may depend on an account or specific service settings.
Use cases
- Share a screenshot in a support or technical discussion.
- Send a photo or image without using a social network.
- Publish a visual temporarily or for a small audience.
- Keep a simple image hosting option for daily exchanges.
Access the service
Service: hostux.pics
Related services
PrivateBin for encrypted text sharing, Pixelfed for social photo sharing.