imageupload.io
Free · No sign-up · No tracking

Share images, privately.

Drag, drop, share. Get a direct image URL in under a second. Self-destructing images, password protection, view limits, EXIF stripped on upload. And an MCP server so your AI agents can upload on your behalf.

Free account
Direct image links
EXIF stripped
GDPR compliant
Self-destructing
MCP for AI agents
Upload
Ready
Expires
Permanent links require Pro
No expiration
Custom link
Pro
After upload: share page · direct link · HTML embed
For builders

REST API and MCP server in every plan.

Upload images from any language with a Bearer-authenticated REST API, or plug into Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf via the MCP endpoint. Both use the same key. Free tier includes 10 API uploads per month.

curl Node.js Python PHP Ruby Go Rust Perl PowerShell
claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imageupload": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@imageupload/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "IMAGEUPLOAD_API_KEY": "iu_live_YOUR_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
What's inside

Calm by default.
Capable when needed.

Instant uploads

Drag, drop, paste from clipboard, batch. Direct, HTML and BBCode links generated automatically.

Privacy controls

Self-destructing uploads, password gates, view limits, custom expirations from one day up to three months.

MCP for AI agents

A first-class MCP endpoint. Claude, Cursor or any compatible client can upload and share with one tool call.

Stats & gallery

Per-image view counts, referrers, and a clean gallery dashboard for registered users.

Metadata stripped

EXIF, GPS coordinates and camera fingerprints are removed on upload. What you share is just the picture.

Paste & batch

Paste screenshots from your clipboard or drop a whole folder at once. Every image gets its own short link.

Pricing

Free to start. Honest when you grow.

All plans include EXIF stripping, password protection, and API access.

Free
$0

For trying things out

  • 500 MB storage
  • 10 API uploads/mo
  • 1 month max expiry
Get started
Starter
$5/mo

For regular sharing

  • 5 GB storage
  • 50 API uploads/mo
  • Basic analytics
Get Starter
Popular
Pro
$12/mo

For power users

  • 50 GB storage
  • Unlimited API
  • Custom links + galleries
Get Pro
Business
$29/mo

For heavy uploaders

  • 500 GB storage
  • 100 MB file size
  • Priority CDN + support
Get Business