Image sharing, made simple
ChatPic. Your image,
one shareable link.
Upload a photo or screenshot, choose an expiry, and get a direct image link. No account to create. No app to install.
- No sign-up
- Expiry options
- Direct links
ChatPic.co.uk is an independent image-sharing tool, separate from the former ChatPic.org. Understand the difference.
Make your image shareable.
Choose a file. We’ll help you get the link.
Your image links
Save your links before starting over. This page keeps them only while it stays open.
JPG, PNG, GIF and WebP images.
Direct URL, Markdown or BBCode.
Request an expiry from 1 hour to 30 days.
From image to link
Three steps. One easy share.
No registration form or public feed. Choose the image, check your settings, and send the resulting link.
Choose your image
Select up to three images, drag them into the uploader, or paste a screenshot. Check the preview and remove anything you do not want to share.
Check how you share
Choose an expiry and optionally remove hidden metadata from a still image. Then upload. Keep your original file as a backup.
Copy the right link
Copy the direct URL for a message, Markdown for an editor that supports it, or BBCode for a compatible forum. You can also share a QR code.
A clear answer
What is ChatPic?
ChatPic.co.uk is an independent, browser-based image-sharing tool. You upload a photo, screenshot or graphic and receive a link to the hosted image. The current uploader uses ImgBB as its image-hosting provider.
If you searched for ChatPic.org, this website is a separate service. It is not an original-site mirror, a public image board or a way to recover another service’s old files. Read the ChatPic.org and ChatPic.co.uk comparison, or the ChatPic access guide for background.
For today’s tool, the goal is straightforward: make an image easy to send through a link, with the storage and sharing limits explained before you upload.
Useful in everyday life
A little less attachment hassle.
Use image links when a screenshot or visual is easier to understand than a long explanation.
Screenshots for support
Show a layout problem or an error message. Hide personal details and account information before uploading.
Designs & product photos
Send a draft, reference image or product photograph. Use a sharing method agreed with the recipient for confidential work.
Chats & forum replies
Paste a direct image link where attachments are inconvenient. Follow the destination’s image rules; previews and embeds vary by platform.
Help when you need it
Get more from your image link.
Practical guides for the next question, from hidden photo information to choosing the right link format.
Know before you upload
Small questions.
Clear answers.
Need help with a failed upload, an image link or a report? Contact the ChatPic team.
Is ChatPic free, and do I need an account?
You can upload images through this tool without creating a ChatPic account or installing an app. Uploads are free, subject to file, service and abuse-prevention limits. ImgBB provides the image hosting.
Which image files can I upload?
The uploader accepts JPG, PNG, GIF and WebP. You can select up to three images per batch. The application ceiling is 10 MB per image and 24 megapixels; the uploader shows a lower limit if the server requires it. SVG, video and document files are not accepted.
Does the upload change my original image?
Your original file on your device stays unchanged. With metadata removal off, the tool sends the selected image file to the host. With removal on, it creates a new JPG/PNG/WebP copy in your browser; JPG and WebP are re-encoded, which can change quality and file size, and animated PNG/WebP become still images. GIFs are sent unchanged so their animation is preserved. The hosting provider may apply its own processing.
How do expiring image links work?
Choose 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days to send an expiry request to ImgBB with your upload. “No scheduled expiry” does not request a timed deletion; it is not a guarantee of permanent hosting. Keep a local backup. Expiry cannot remove a recipient’s saved copy or screenshot.
Are links password protected or limited to one view?
No. This uploader returns direct image links that anyone with the URL can access. It does not offer password protection, view-count limits or one-time access. Use an appropriate access-controlled service for confidential material.
Can I remove an image before its expiry?
If ImgBB returns a deletion link, the result card shows it under “Image management”. Save that private link separately. It opens the provider’s deletion page; ChatPic does not claim that a browser reset deletes the hosted file. Keep the deletion link out of messages you send to viewers.
What should I do if an upload fails?
Check the file format and the size limit shown above. Try a smaller valid image, check your connection, or retry the failed image after a service-limit message clears. Browser extensions, server restrictions or a temporary hosting outage can also block a request. A failed upload does not produce a shareable link.
Is this the original ChatPic.org?
No. ChatPic.co.uk is an independent website with its own uploader and guides. It is not affiliated with the former ChatPic.org and cannot access or restore that service’s files. See the site comparison for more context.
Ready when your image is.
Choose it. Check it. Share the link.