How It Works

1. Paste a URL

Drop in a direct link to any image or video file.

2. We fetch it

Our server downloads the file and hosts your own copy.

3. Copy your link

Direct link, embed code, HTML, BBcode, and Markdown - ready instantly.

Use Cases

Beat Hotlink Blocking

Some sites block their images from loading elsewhere - re-hosting gives you a link that always works.

Back Up a Link Before It Dies

Save a copy of an image before the original page or account disappears.

Get Embed Formats

Turn any image URL into HTML, BBcode, and Markdown you can paste anywhere.

Mirror for Reliability

Keep a working copy so a forum post or listing doesn't end up with a broken image.

Faster, CDN-Backed Delivery

Slow original host? Re-host through our CDN so the link loads quickly wherever you paste it.

Consolidate Scattered Images

Pull images from several different sites into one place, with links that all work the same way.

Why Use This

No account, no watermark, and no software to install - paste a link and get your own direct URL back in seconds. Links to private, internal, or local-network addresses are blocked automatically, and every fetched file goes through the same moderation as a normal upload. Already have the file on your device instead of a URL? Use Image to URL to upload it directly. Want to edit it first? Try the image editor - it publishes to a direct URL too.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I upload an image from a URL?
Paste the direct link to the image or video into the box on this page and click Fetch & Get URL. We download it, host our own copy, and give you a new direct link, embed code, BBcode, and Markdown right away.
Is this free?
Yes, completely free with no account or signup required.
Why re-host an image instead of linking to the original?
The original can move, get deleted, or block hotlinking from other sites - re-hosting gives you a link you control, plus instant embed/HTML/BBcode/ Markdown output the original URL doesn't have.
What URLs are supported?
Any public http:// or https:// link that points directly to an image or video file - JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, MP4, WEBM, or AVI, up to 200MB. Links to private, internal, or local network addresses are blocked.
Does the source page need to allow this?
This tool is for content you have the right to share. It fetches whatever the URL you provide serves, the same as opening it in a browser - use it responsibly.