API version 1

Freeimage.host's API v1 allows to upload pictures.

API Key


API call

Request method

API v1 calls can be done using the POST or GET request methods but since GET request are limited by the maximum allowed length of an URL you should prefer the POST request method.

Request URL


Parameters

  • key (required) The API key.
  • action What you want to do [values: upload].
  • source Either a image URL or a base64 encoded image string. You can also use FILES["source"] in your request.
  • format Sets the return format [values: json (default), redirect, txt].

Example call

Note: Always use POST when uploading local files. Url encoding may alter the base64 source due to encoded characters or just by URL request length limit due to GET request.

API response

API v1 responses display all the image uploaded information in JSON format.

JSON the response will have headers status codes to allow you to easily notice if the request was OK or not. It will also output the status properties.

Example response (JSON)

Edit or resize any image by clicking the image preview
Edit any image by touching the image preview
You can add more images from your computer or add image URLs.
You can add more images from your device, take a picture or add image URLs.
Uploading 0 image (0% complete)
The queue is being uploaded, it should take just a few seconds to complete.
Upload complete
Uploaded content added to . You can create a new album with the content just uploaded.
Uploaded content added to .
You can create a new album with the content just uploaded. You must create an account or sign in to save this content into your account.
No image have been uploaded
Some errors have occured and the system couldn't process your request.
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    Check the error report for more information.
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