Imgur

Adam Bellow
27 Jan 201103:20

TLDRImgur is a versatile online image hosting platform that simplifies image storage, sharing, and embedding on other websites. Users can upload images directly or via URLs, utilize basic editing features like rotation and resizing, and create albums for organized sharing. The site also supports drag-and-drop uploads and offers HTML embedding options to save server space, making it an ideal tool for bloggers and website owners. Deletion links are provided for managing stored images, ensuring users can easily remove unwanted content.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Imgur is a website primarily used for storing and sharing images online.
  • 📂 Users can upload images directly or create albums to organize multiple images.
  • 🔗 Imgur allows for easy image uploading through a direct upload interface or by using URLs.
  • 🖼️ Basic editing features are available, such as rotating and resizing images to fit specific needs.
  • 📷 A new feature lets users drag and drop images from an external window into the browser for uploading.
  • ↗️ After uploading, images can be edited with options to rotate or resize them as needed.
  • 🔗 Imgur provides various ways to work with images, including direct links and HTML embed codes.
  • 🌐 HTML image and link options are useful for embedding images on websites without using server space.
  • 🔗 A dedicated URL is provided for each image, ensuring a permanent link that won't disappear.
  • 🗑️ Deletion of images is possible through provided links, which is important for managing stored images.
  • 👍 Imgur is recommended for bloggers and website owners looking to save server space and manage images efficiently.

Q & A

  • What is Imgur and what does it allow users to do?

    -Imgur is a site for storing and sharing images online. It allows users to upload images, create albums, and embed images on other websites.

  • How can users upload images to Imgur?

    -Users can upload images by browsing their computer for an image they want to use, or by uploading URLs if they have an image they found elsewhere online.

  • What are the basic editing features available on Imgur for images?

    -Imgur offers basic editing features such as rotating and resizing images.

  • What is a new feature that allows for easier image uploading on Imgur?

    -A new feature on Imgur allows users to drag images from an outside window and drop them onto the browser window to add them to their list of files to work with.

  • How can users resize an image on Imgur?

    -Users can resize an image on Imgur by entering the desired dimensions in the provided fields and continuing with the upload process.

  • What are the different ways Imgur allows users to work with an uploaded image?

    -Imgur provides various ways to work with an image, including a link to the image, a direct link, HTML image, and HTML link options.

  • Why might a user choose to use the HTML image option on Imgur?

    -The HTML image option allows users to embed the image on their page without using their own server space, saving on server resources.

  • What does the HTML link option on Imgur do?

    -The HTML link option creates a clickable link that, when clicked, takes users to a dedicated page with the image.

  • How can users delete images they have uploaded to Imgur?

    -Users can delete images by clicking on the deletion link next to each image and confirming the deletion.

  • Can users create albums on Imgur and share them?

    -Yes, users can create albums with multiple images and share the whole album with others.

  • What is the importance of having a dedicated URL for an image on Imgur?

    -A dedicated URL ensures that the link to the image will not disappear, providing a permanent access point to the image.

Outlines

00:00

📷 Image Hosting and Management with Imager

The script introduces Imager, a website for storing and sharing images online. It highlights the site's ease of use for uploading, sharing, and embedding images on other websites. The speaker demonstrates how to upload images from the computer or URLs, create albums, and utilize basic editing features like rotation and resizing. A new feature allows dragging images from an external window into the browser for uploading. The site also provides various ways to work with images, including direct links and HTML embed options, which are beneficial for saving server space, especially for blog owners. The speaker also mentions the importance of deletion links for managing images on the server and the option to create albums for sharing multiple images easily.

Mindmap

Keywords

Imgur

Imgur is an online image hosting and sharing platform that allows users to upload, share, and embed images easily. It is the main subject of the video, demonstrating its features and usability. For instance, the script mentions that it's a site the speaker has been using for a long time to store images online.

Upload

In the context of the video, 'upload' refers to the process of transferring an image file from a user's computer to the Imgur server, making it accessible online. The script describes how users can upload images to Imgur by browsing their computer or using URLs.

Share

Sharing, in this video, involves making images available to others, either through direct links or embedding them on websites. The script explains that Imgur facilitates easy sharing of images by providing various options like HTML image and HTML link codes.

Embed

Embedding, as discussed in the script, is the process of including an image on a webpage without using the site's own server space. It is a key feature of Imgur that helps users save on server space, especially beneficial for blog owners as mentioned in the video.

Album

An 'album' on Imgur is a collection of images that users can create and share as a group. The script mentions the ability to create albums, which is useful for organizing and sharing multiple images at once.

Edit

Editing features on Imgur, as shown in the video, allow users to perform basic modifications to images such as rotating or resizing. The script demonstrates how to use these features to adjust the orientation and dimensions of an image before uploading.

Direct Link

A 'direct link' is a URL that points directly to the image file on Imgur. The script explains that users can use this link to share images via emails or instant messaging services, providing an example of how to obtain and use this link.

HTML Image

The 'HTML image' refers to the code snippet provided by Imgur that can be used to display an image on a webpage. The script highlights this as one of the most used features, allowing users to add images to their sites without hosting them on their own servers.

HTML Link

An 'HTML link' is a code snippet that creates a clickable link on a webpage, which when clicked, takes the user to a dedicated page with the image. The script describes how this feature can be used to enhance user interaction with images.

Delete

The 'delete' function on Imgur is crucial for managing uploaded images, as explained in the script. It allows users to remove images they no longer want on the server, ensuring control over the content they host.

Drag and Drop

The script introduces a new feature of Imgur where users can simply drag images from an external window and drop them onto the browser window to add them to the upload queue. This enhances the user experience by simplifying the image upload process.

Highlights

Introduction to Imgur, a site for storing and sharing images online.

Imgur's ease of use for uploading and embedding images on other websites.

Automatic upload interface upon arriving at Imgur.

Option to upload images from the computer or URLs.

Feature to create albums and share multiple images at once.

New drag-and-drop functionality for adding images to the upload queue.

Basic editing features like rotation and resizing of images.

Direct link to an image for easy sharing.

HTML image and link options for embedding on websites without using server space.

Advantages of using Imgur for bloggers to save on server space.

Creating a dedicated URL for images that won't disappear.

Demonstration of how to copy and use a direct image link.

Options for image deletion and the importance of manual deletion.

Overview of managing and deleting images for signed-in users.

Imgur's drag-and-drop feature for adding images from an outside window.

How to resize an image to specific dimensions for blog posting.

The simplicity of Imgur's interface for new users.

Imgur's role in reducing the need for server space for hosted WordPress sites.