Image Hosting for Forums, with Instant BBCode

BBCode is the markup format most forums use to display images directly in posts, in the form [img]link[/img]. After every upload, PixHub automatically generates ready-to-copy BBCode alongside the direct link and HTML code, no extra steps needed.

No, PixHub is completely free for personal and commercial use. You can upload images and videos with no hidden fees, no mandatory subscriptions, and no usage limits on the core features.

Yes. PixHub generates a standard direct link that works with any forum software - vBulletin, phpBB, XenForo, MyBB, SMF or others - since it doesn't depend on any special API or plugin, just a plain image URL.

No. You can upload images and videos right away, with no registration needed. You'll get a deletion link so you can remove the file later if you need to.

If you create a free account, you get extra features: managing all your files in one place, persistent albums, view statistics, and advanced privacy options.

Yes. Uploaded files stay active indefinitely, as long as they aren't manually removed via the deletion link. This matters especially for guide or build-log threads, which stay relevant and get referenced for years.

PixHub supports the most common image and video formats:

• Images: JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF (including animated)
• Videos: MP4, WebM, MOV, and other popular video formats

The maximum size per file is 200 MB. You can upload up to 50 files at once to create an album.

No. PixHub serves images through a standard direct link with no referrer-based hotlink-protection restrictions, so the image displays normally regardless of the forum or site it's embedded in.

Files uploaded to PixHub are kept indefinitely — we don't automatically delete content after 30 or 90 days like some free services do. Files remain available as long as the platform is running and haven't been removed by the user or due to a violation of the terms of use.

If you need full control over how long a file lives, a free account lets you set an expiration date for each file individually.

Yes, this is one of the most common use cases - for example car listings on enthusiast forums. For this specific scenario, the dedicated image hosting for classifieds page also has extra presentation tips.

A direct image link is a URL that points straight to the image file itself — not to an intermediate page. You can recognize it by the extension in the address: https://....jpg, .png, .webp, etc.

You'll use it when you want to:

• embed the image in an HTML article with <img src="...">
• post it on a forum using BBCode: [img]...[/img]
• include it in a newsletter or online presentation
• reference it from an external app or API

Read the full guide: what is a direct image link and how to use it.

No. You can upload images completely anonymously, without email or password, directly from the homepage. You get a unique deletion link for every file. A free account is optional and adds full file management.

After uploading, select the BBCode tab in the sharing panel and copy the generated code — it looks like this: [img]https://s.pixhub.ro/...[/img]. Paste it directly into the forum editor and the image will appear inline in your post.

This method works on phpBB, SMF, MyBB, XenForo, and other forum platforms that support BBCode. Read the detailed guide: how to insert images in forums using BBCode.

Each file can be up to 200MB, well beyond what a typical forum image needs. Large files are automatically sent in small chunks for a reliable upload.

Yes. If you have a PixHub account, you can set each file or album to one of three modes:

• Public — visible in the feed and indexed by search engines
• Unlisted — accessible only to those with the link, not indexed
• Password-protected — shows a login form before viewing, both on the file page and in embeds

Yes. You can create an album with multiple images and get a single link to share, useful for build-log threads or photo galleries with several shots.

Yes. Right after uploading, you get a unique deletion link — save it if you don't have an account. Anyone who opens that link can permanently remove the file from the platform.

If you have an account, you can delete any file from the "My Uploads" panel without needing the special link.

Images are lightly optimized (re-encoded to WebP at visually identical quality) for faster loading, with no visible loss of detail - important for screenshots with fine text or technical detail photos posted on a forum.

Yes. There is no mandatory subscription or trial period - both anonymous upload and the free account remain free of charge.