Picsur

Picsur is a lightweight, self-hosted image hosting platform, perfect for individuals and teams who want complete control over their image sharing setup. Designed for simplicity, it offers a straightforward way to upload, store, and share images, without having to depend on third-party services that might compromise your privacy or put usage limits. The platform brings a modern approach to image hosting, with features specifically designed for both everyday users and professional work. Unlike public image hosting services that show ads, track user activity, and can even delete content without telling you, Picsur ensures all your images remain fully under your control on your own server.

Common Use Cases

Developers often use Picsur to host screenshots and diagrams for their documentation, for tracking issues, and for code reviews. The shareable links work perfectly with Markdown-based documentation and chat platforms such as Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams. Content creators find it very useful for sharing preview images and graphics with clients before final approval, ensuring a professional presentation without any watermarks or branding from other services. Teams implement Picsur as an internal image sharing solution for sensitive or proprietary visual content that can't be uploaded to public services because of confidentiality needs or compliance rules. Individual users set it up as a private option instead of public image hosting services, so they can share photos with family and friends without ads, data mining, or worries about their images being used to train AI models. Bloggers and website owners use Picsur to host images for their content, guaranteeing they are always available without relying on external services that might change their policies or shut down.

Key Features

• Easy drag-and-drop image uploading with instant shareable links for quick sharing
• Supports various image formats including PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF
• Automatic image format conversion and optimization for smooth web delivery
• Customizable image expiration times for temporary sharing and enhanced security
• User management with admin controls for multi-user setups and team use
• A clean, modern web interface that works flawlessly on both desktop and mobile devices
• Adjustable maximum file size limits, allowing uploads up to 500MB per image
• RESTful API for programmatic image uploads, management, and integration with other tools
• PostgreSQL backend for dependable, scalable, and persistent data storage
• Privacy-focused design with no external tracking, analytics, or third-party connections
• Responsive image delivery with automatic resizing for various screen sizes
• Clipboard paste support for quickly sharing screenshots directly from your clipboard
• Album and gallery organization for grouping related 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.