Direct Link
https://…/f/your-image.webpUse when a field asks for an image URL or when the image file should open directly.
Turn an image into a URL free
Upload an image and get a link that opens the file directly, ready for a website, document, forum, or any service that accepts an image URL.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF · up to 20 files · paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V)
What is an image URL?
An image URL, or direct image link, is a web address that opens the image file itself. A destination can fetch and display that image without a new attachment every time. Uppic separates the direct link from the viewer-page link after upload, so you can choose the right one for the job.
Choose the format your destination expects
HTML
<img src="https://…/f/your-image.webp" alt="Image description">Use on a web page or in an editor that allows HTML.
Markdown
Use in READMEs, GitHub, developer documentation, and Markdown editors.
BBCode
[img]https://…/f/your-image.webp[/img]Use on forums and communities that support the [img] tag.
Where can you use an image link?
AI tools and prompt fields
Paste the direct link into services that explicitly accept image URLs. If a service only accepts uploads, attach the file instead.
Websites and articles
Use HTML or the direct link to display an image, and add useful alt text for people and accessibility tools.
READMEs and documentation
Paste the generated Markdown into guides, software projects, and notes that need an illustration.
Forums and communities
Choose BBCode for systems that use [img], or the direct link when the site offers a dedicated URL field.
How to use it
Choose the image to link
Drag an image in, browse your device, or paste from the clipboard. JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, and TIFF are supported.
Upload without signing up
Choose expiry and privacy. The defaults are unlisted, no expiry, and EXIF/GPS removal before storage.
Copy the direct link
Open the result and copy Direct Link. If the destination expects code, choose HTML, Markdown, or BBCode instead.
Limits worth knowing
- A direct link opens the image file; a viewer-page link opens a page with image information and controls. They serve different jobs.
- Guest and Free-plan uploads allow up to 10 MB per file and up to 20 images selected at once.
- Unlisted links stay out of public listings and carry noindex, but anyone who receives the URL can still open the image.
- Some external services block remote images or only accept file attachments, so check which input format that service supports.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to turn an image into a URL?
No. Guests can upload an image and copy its direct link immediately. An account is useful when you want to manage uploads later, build galleries, or keep statistics.
Should I copy the direct link or the image-page URL?
Use the direct link when the destination needs the image file. Use the viewer-page URL when you want to share a page with information and image controls around it.
Does the image URL expire?
No expiry is the default, or you can choose anything from 1 hour to 1 year. The link stops working if the image expires, is deleted, or is removed under the acceptable-use rules.
Can I use the link in ChatGPT, Gemini, or another AI tool?
Only when that service and mode support fetching an external image URL. Use the direct link; if the service cannot access it, attach the image file instead.
How do I keep GPS coordinates out of the image?
Leave Strip EXIF/GPS enabled — it is the upload default. The image is re-encoded and its metadata is removed before storage.