Picsur

Picsur is a compact, self-managed image hosting solution for individuals and teams seeking complete command over their image sharing setup. Designed for ease of use, it facilitates simple uploading, storage, and sharing of images, avoiding dependence on external services that might risk privacy or enforce restrictions. This platform presents a contemporary method for image hosting, offering functionalities suited for both everyday users and advanced professional tasks. In contrast to public image hosting providers that show ads, monitor user activity, and can remove content without warning, Picsur ensures all your images remain entirely under your supervision on your own server.

Typical Applications

Developers utilize Picsur for hosting screenshots and diagrams, supporting documentation, issue management, and code evaluations. Its shareable links effortlessly integrate with Markdown-formatted documents and communication platforms such as Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams. Content creators employ it to share preliminary images and visuals with clients prior to final endorsement, preserving a professional appearance free from watermarks or third-party branding. Organizations implement Picsur as an internal image sharing system for confidential or proprietary visual assets that cannot be uploaded to public platforms due to privacy mandates or regulatory standards. Individual users establish it as a personal substitute for public image hosting, enabling photo sharing with family and friends without advertisements, data exploitation, or worries about images being used for AI model training. Bloggers and website administrators rely on Picsur to host images for their material, guaranteeing continuous access without reliance on external providers whose terms might change or operations might cease.

Core Capabilities

• Effortless drag-and-drop image uploads, generating immediate shareable links for rapid distribution
• Compatibility with various image formats, such as PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF
• Automated image format conversion and optimization, ensuring efficient delivery across the web
• Adjustable image expiration settings for temporary sharing needs and enhanced security
• User administration featuring administrative controls for multi-user setups and team implementations
• A sleek, contemporary web interface that functions flawlessly on both desktop and mobile devices
• Customizable maximum file size restrictions, allowing uploads of up to 500MB per image
• A RESTful API for automated image uploads, management, and integration with other software
• PostgreSQL as a backend, providing dependable, scalable, and enduring data storage
• A design prioritizing privacy, free from external tracking, analytics, or third-party links
• Adaptive image delivery, with automatic resizing features for diverse screen dimensions
• Support for pasting from the clipboard, enabling swift screenshot sharing directly from your clipboard
• Album and gallery functionalities for organizing associated images together
• Direct image links and embed codes for easy integration into websites and documents

Technical Architecture

Picsur is built with a modern TypeScript stack using NestJS for the backend API and Angular for the frontend interface. The application stores image metadata and user information in PostgreSQL while the actual image files are managed through configurable storage backends. The architecture is designed for efficiency, with automatic image processing and optimization happening asynchronously to maintain responsive uploads even for large files. The containerized deployment ensures consistent behavior across different hosting environments and simplifies updates through standard Docker workflows.

Why deploy Picsur on Hostinger VPS

Running Picsur on a Hostinger VPS gives you complete ownership of your image hosting infrastructure with enterprise-grade reliability and performance. You control the storage capacity, bandwidth allocation, and can scale resources as your image library grows without arbitrary limits imposed by third-party services. Unlike shared image hosting services that may compress your images, add watermarks, or display advertisements alongside your content, a VPS deployment ensures your images remain private and presented exactly as you intend. The dedicated resources provide consistent upload and download speeds even during peak usage periods, while Docker containerization simplifies maintenance and updates. Self-hosting also means no subscription fees for premium features, no risk of service discontinuation that affects many free image hosting platforms, and complete data sovereignty ensuring your images are stored only where you choose.