Picsur

Picsur is a lightweight, self-hosted image hosting platform designed for individuals and teams who want full control over their image sharing infrastructure. Built with simplicity in mind, it provides an easy way to upload, store, and share images without relying on third-party services that may compromise privacy or impose usage limits. The platform offers a modern approach to image hosting with features tailored for both casual users and professional workflows. Unlike public image hosting services that display advertisements, track user behavior, and may delete content without notice, Picsur keeps all your images under your complete control on your own server infrastructure.

Common Use Cases

Developers use Picsur to host screenshots and diagrams for documentation, issue tracking, and code reviews. The shareable links integrate seamlessly with Markdown-based documentation and chat platforms like Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams. Content creators leverage it for sharing preview images and graphics with clients before final approval, maintaining professional presentation without watermarks or branding from third-party services. Teams deploy Picsur as an internal image sharing solution for sensitive or proprietary visual content that cannot be uploaded to public services due to confidentiality requirements or compliance policies. Personal users set it up as a private alternative to public image hosting services for sharing photos with family and friends without advertising, data mining, or concerns about images being used to train AI models. Bloggers and website owners use Picsur to host images for their content, ensuring permanent availability without depending on external services that may change their terms or cease operations.

Key Features

• Simple drag-and-drop image uploading with instant shareable links for quick sharing
• Support for multiple image formats including PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF
• Automatic image format conversion and optimization for efficient web delivery
• Configurable image expiration times for temporary sharing scenarios and security
• User management with admin controls for multi-user environments and team deployments
• Clean, modern web interface that works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices
• Configurable maximum file size limits supporting uploads up to 500MB per image
• RESTful API for programmatic image uploads, management, and integration with other tools
• PostgreSQL backend for reliable, scalable, and persistent data storage
• Privacy-focused design with no external tracking, analytics, or third-party connections
• Responsive image delivery with automatic resizing capabilities for different screen sizes
• Clipboard paste support for quick screenshot sharing 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.