Doesn't affect resolution or quality.

Good for long-term storage and album collaboration.

Editing features.

Upload in bulk, including from iCloud or Facebook.

Supports automatic backup.

Helpful search features.

15 GB of free storage is shared with other Google services.

Too many features if you're just after quick photo storage or sharing.

Google Photos is probably one of the most valuable photo resources you can use, mainly for its powerful automatic backup feature. And since you probably already have a Google account, setup is easy.

Access Google Photos on the web at photos.google.com or, to automatically upload all your photos and videos, get the app for your phone or tablet. Photos sync across your devices, so your files are accessible from anywhere. It's also easy to transfer iCloud photos to Google Photos.

Use Google Photos to edit your photos, organize photos according to people, places, and things, and share photos even with non-Google users. There's even a locked folder for hiding sensitive images. The more you use Google Photos, the more useful it becomes for things like automatic video and collage creations.

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Built for embedding images in forums.

Upload up to 1,000 pictures at once; no total limit.

Optional expiration setting.

Import photos from URLs or your device.

Photos are never removed for inactivity.

No user account required.

Limited to 32 MB files (64 MB for Premium accounts) and 10K x 10K pixels.

Shared galleries can't be downloaded, only specific pictures.

Postimages is a simple site that offers free image hosting for life with or without creating an account. When you upload an image, have your photo resized using the selections from the drop-down menu or opt for no image resizing. Set an expiration date for deletion after one day, seven days, 31 days, or never.

This site is primarily used for hosting images for forums, blogs, and websites. It comes with a simple image upload plugin to install and use. Upload multiple images at one time and resize images for avatar use, message boards, web, email, or computer monitors.

An account lets you make galleries. Both individual pictures and galleries can be shared, even with non-users.

This image hosting service works through the website and the Windows app, both accessible through the link below.

Unlimited space.

No time restraints.

Supports hotlinking.

No account necessary.

10 MB maximum file size.

Only supports the major formats (JPG, GIF, and PNG).

imgbox is a free photo-hosting service that offers unlimited storage and promises "super blazing fast" uploads. When you upload photos here, select the content type (adult or not) and thumbnail size, and enable or disable comments. imgbox creates a normal URL to share with people, but there are also specially formatted links for embedding the image.

There's no need to create an account to use this free service. However, doing so gives you access to upload presets to make storing your images online easier, and options to delete your photos and galleries.

Upload anonymously or with an account.

Really useful for sharing photos quickly.

Public gallery lets you view uploads from other users.

20 MB maximum file size for non-animated images (JPG, PNG, etc.).

200 MB maximum file size for GIFs and videos.

Videos can't exceed 60 seconds.

Limited to 50 image uploads per hour.

If you spend any time on Reddit, you probably know that Imgur is the social news community's favorite free image hosting site. Upload photos in perfect quality quickly and easily without needing an account, although it's free if you do sign up. An account is good for managing your posts and interacting with other posts.

Choose to post your pictures publicly or opt to keep pictures hidden and accessible using a private share link. Upload and store as many photos and GIFs as you want, create albums, generate memes, and edit your images. Use Imgur on the go with its excellent iOS and Android apps.

Upgrade to Imgur Emerald for an ad-free experience and additional features.

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Large file size limit (200 MB photos, 1 GB videos).

Build albums to organize your content.

Publish under Creative Commons licensing to allow others to use your photos with attribution.

Includes photo editing options.

Doesn't support animated GIFs.

Reformats TIFF and BMP files to JPG.

Video playback limited to 30 fps.

Video playback is constrained to the first 3 minutes (10 minutes for Pro members).

Flickr is one of the oldest and most widely known photo-sharing social networks around, and it's still going strong. Flickr is great for free image hosting and has editing tools that perfect your photos before you show them off to the rest of the community. This service also makes it easy to organize images into albums.

Configure your privacy options to share your photos with a specific audience or make your photos available for everyone to see. Upload from a variety of platforms, including the web or your mobile device. The official Flickr mobile app is stunning, and one of the best features of the platform.

Upgrade to Flickr Pro to take advantage of the Uploadr tool, which seamlessly backs up photos from your computer and other sites like Dropbox.

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Social networking with other photographers.

License or sell your photos.

Basic users limited to 21 uploads over a 7 day period.

Like Flickr, 500px is a popular social network for photographers looking to share their best photos. You can't directly link to photos to share them elsewhere. However, this image hosting site is still a fantastic option for photographers looking to show off their work and maybe make a little money.

With a free membership, users create a profile to share their photos and can upload up to seven photos a week. Premium users get unlimited uploads and an array of professional services. Use the service on the web or through its iOS and Android apps.

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Share whole folders of images.

Hefty 20 GB of bandwidth per day.

Allows 100k downloads per day.

Supports a wide range of image formats and other file types.

2 GB of free storage is relatively low.

Feels business-oriented.

Dropbox is a free cloud storage provider where you can store different file formats, including photos. Get a shareable link to a single photo file or an entire folder containing multiple files to share with other people.

The mobile apps are powerful tools for uploading, managing, and sharing your photo files from your device. Files and folders can also be made available for offline viewing.

You can upgrade to a paid Dropbox plan for additional storage and other features.

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