ImgURL Free Image Hosting Now Supports 3 Client Upload Methods: Which One Do You Prefer?

Friends who have registered on the ImgURL free image hosting service www.imgurl.org can now upload images via clients using the API provided by ImgURL. Currently, ShareX, uTools, and PicGo are supported. Feel free to leave a comment discussing your preferred upload method.

ShareX Upload

ShareX is a powerful screenshot, image editing, and image uploading software that helps you automate a series of operations, such as automatically uploading screenshots to ImgURL and copying the image URL to the clipboard.

For usage instructions, please refer to the help documentation: https://doc.xiaoz.org/books/imgurl-pro/page/sharex

ShareX can automatically upload screenshots to the ImgURL free image hosting service after capture and write the link to the clipboard. The effect is as follows:

• Pros: ShareX supports screenshots, image editing, and automatic image uploading, allowing for various automated operations in different scenarios.
• Cons: ShareX only supports the Windows platform, and the configuration is relatively complex, making it less beginner-friendly.

uTools Upload

uTools is a new generation efficiency tool platform that supports a rich array of plugins, including the ImgURL image hosting plugin (search for "imgurl" in the plugin market to install). Configuration and usage instructions can be found in the help documentation: https://doc.xiaoz.org/books/imgurl-pro/page/utools

• Pros: uTools supports three platforms (Windows, Linux, MacOS), making it ideal for uTools users. Configuration and onboarding are simple.
• Cons: Currently, the uTools upload plugin experience is not significantly different from web uploads, and convenience could be improved.

Video introduction: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1hY411E7vb/

PicGo Upload

PicGo is a cross-platform image uploading client that supports Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems. It supports uploading images to multiple targets, such as ImgURL, SM.MS, and other image hosting services. Detailed configuration and usage instructions can be found in the documentation: https://doc.xiaoz.org/books/imgurl-pro/page/picgo

PicGo supports multiple upload methods, such as shortcut key upload, floating ball upload, and right-click upload. Below are introductions to each method.

Shortcut Key Upload:

Select an image locally, press Ctrl + C, and then press Ctrl + Shift + P to automatically upload the selected image to PicGo and place the URL link in the clipboard.

Floating Ball Upload

Click the "+" button in the upper right corner of the PicGo interface to display a floating ball on the desktop.

Then, drag the image you need to upload to the floating ball.

Right-Click Upload

Select the image you need to upload, right-click, and choose "Upload pictures with PicGo".

• Pros: Supports multiple platforms, multiple upload methods, and multiple image hosting services, making uploads relatively convenient.
• Cons: The software is relatively large, and third-party plugins require additional installation of Node.js, making it somewhat bloated.

Summary

The pros and cons of each method are summarized in the table below for your reference and selection.

Name/Feature	ShareX	uTools	PicGo
Supported Platforms	Windows only	Windows, Linux, MacOS	Windows, Linux, MacOS
Learning Curve	Complex	Simple	Moderate
Convenience	Very Convenient	Moderate	Very Convenient
Installer Size	Small	Medium	Large (includes Node.js)

Personal recommendations:

1. If you are a Windows user, ShareX is highly recommended.
2. If you are a uTools user, the uTools plugin or PicGo is recommended.
3. If you are a Linux or MacOS user, your options are limited to PicGo or uTools.