Send Large Photos and Videos Online, Free
Upload a large photo or video, get a permanent direct link, and send it anywhere - no account, no subscription, and no size-based fees.
What sending large photos and videos online actually means
A high-resolution photo or a video file routinely exceeds the size most channels are built to handle - email attachments get rejected, messaging apps compress or refuse the file, and copying it to a physical drive is not practical when the recipient is remote. Sending large media online means uploading the file once to a service built for it, and sharing a link instead of the file itself.
This matters for freelancers delivering finished work, businesses sending marketing material, or anyone who just needs a reliable way to move a large file without depending on the recipient having a specific app installed.
The process has three steps:
- Upload the file - drag the photo or video into the upload area, or select it from your device. No account required.
- Get the link - a permanent direct link is generated instantly, ready to copy.
- Send the link - paste it into any chat, email, or message - the recipient opens it directly, with nothing to download separately or install.
The key difference between a proper hosting link and a temporary transfer service is durability: a hosting link is meant to keep working long after the original conversation is over, not just for a few days.
Why choose PixHub to send large photos and videos
Built for speed, reliability, and links that keep working long-term.
No account required
Upload and share the link in seconds. The free account stays optional, for advanced management.
Permanent link, not temporary
The link keeps working long-term, not just for a few days after sending.
Up to 200MB per file
Images, animated GIFs, and videos, up to 200 files per album, with chunked upload for reliability.
Albums & collections
Group multiple files into a single shareable link, with its own embed and QR code.
Privacy control
Public, link-only, or password-protected - with optional expiry and view limits.
Fast upload and delivery
Chunked upload keeps large transfers reliable, even on slower connections.
6 sharing formats
Page link, direct link, HTML, BBCode, iframe embed, and QR code - ready to copy for every file.
No watermark
Your files are shown clean, with no marks or branding overlaid on the content.
Anonymous hosting vs. hosting with an account
You can choose between two ways of using the service, depending on how often you upload files and how much long-term control you want over them.
| Feature | Anonymous upload | Free account |
|---|---|---|
| Account required | No | Yes, free |
| Instant direct link | Yes | Yes |
| Deleting files | Via a unique deletion link | From the account panel, anytime |
| Upload history | Not kept | Fully available |
| Private albums | Link/password only | Yes, with full management |
Who sending large media without an account is a good fit for
Sending without an account is exactly what you need in situations where you're not going to reuse the same platform regularly:
- Freelancers and agencies - deliver a finished photo set or video export to a client through a direct link, without asking them to sign up anywhere.
- Remote teams - share large design files, filmed footage, or marketing material with colleagues in a different location, without depending on a single shared cloud provider.
- One-off transfers - a single large file to send once - no reason to create an account for a service you may not use again soon.
- Photographers and videographers - send full-resolution samples or final deliverables directly, at their true file size.
- Event and personal media - share a batch of photos or a video from an event with people who don't need an account just to view them.
For repeated or organized use - a blog, an online store, a portfolio - a free account is recommended, because it keeps your history, lets you organize files into albums, and gives you full control over every file at any time, from the account panel.
Sharing and embedding options
Every file uploaded comes with six ready-to-copy link formats, so you never have to manually format anything for the platform you are using.
Direct file link
The URL ends in the file's real extension and shows only the image or video, with no site interface:
HTML tag, for websites and blogs
Iframe embed and QR code
Albums can be embedded via a responsive iframe directly into an external page, and every file has its own downloadable QR code - useful for printed materials, packaging, or posters that need to send visitors straight to the digital content.
For technical details on all the sharing formats, see the sharing and embed documentation.
Sending large media to clients and teams
Professional delivery of large photo sets or video exports benefits from a stable, permanent link rather than a service designed for one-time transfers:
- No recipient friction - the client opens a link, with no account or app required on their end.
- A link you can reference later - useful in invoices, project documentation, or a portfolio, without re-sending the file.
- Consistent delivery format - the same six sharing formats work for every file, so your workflow stays the same across projects.
- Optional password protection - keep unfinished or client-exclusive work restricted until you're ready to make it public.
Sending large media for events and personal use
Sharing photos or a video from a personal event doesn't need to involve creating a group in a specific app or asking everyone to install something new:
- One link, many files - group an entire event's photos into a single album link instead of sending files one by one.
- Works for everyone - a link opens in any browser, regardless of what device or apps the recipient has.
- No size anxiety - a long, high-resolution video from an event doesn't need to be trimmed down just to fit a sending limit.
Temporary transfer services vs. a permanent direct link
Not all ways of sending a large file work the same way long-term. Here is what typically differs:
| Aspect | Temporary transfer service | Permanent direct link (PixHub) |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Usually a few days | Long-term |
| Account required | Sometimes, for larger limits | No |
| Reusable link | Only until it expires | Yes, indefinitely |
| Direct file link (not a page) | Rarely | Always |
| Best for | One-time transfers with a short shelf life | Links you want to keep referencing later |
Why the difference matters
A temporary transfer service is built for a single handoff - useful, but the link becomes useless soon after. If you ever need to reference that file again - in an invoice, a follow-up conversation, or a portfolio - a permanent direct link means you never have to re-send it.
Every file also has its own QR code, generated automatically and available for download - useful when the link needs to reach a phone quickly, from a printed material or a presentation.
Common mistakes when sending large photos and videos
Most "the link doesn't work anymore" problems trace back to one of these avoidable choices:
- Relying on a link meant to expire. If the file needs to be accessible again later - even months from now - a service built for temporary transfers is the wrong tool from the start.
- Using the page link instead of the direct link. When you copy from the browser's address bar, you usually get a link to the platform's preview page, not to the file itself. Always check that the link you use ends in the file's extension.
- Splitting a large file into pieces manually. Manually splitting a video or archive to fit a size limit adds friction for the recipient, who then has to reassemble it. A platform with chunked upload handles large files transparently, without this step.
- Not checking the retention policy. Some free services delete unaccessed files after a short period. For anything you might need to reference again, confirm the file will actually still be there.
- Sending sensitive material with no access control. If the content is meant for one recipient only, use password protection or a view limit, not just an unlisted link that could be forwarded further.
Checking these points before sending saves you from having to track the recipient down again later, once the original link has already stopped working.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Send your first large file now
No account, no card, no hassle - just drag the file in and get your links.