Frequently Asked Questions

What is this? How do I use it?

• PicsAway.com is a free image hosting service where everyone is able to upload their image. You click the browse button, select a picture on your computer, and click upload. We'll store your image online, give you a URL you can access it at, share it with friends, and post it on forums. Yes, it's 100% free.

• However, this service is not meant for hosting all the images on your website. It is for people without websites or that don't want to use their own web space to share images. So please use it for showing images to your friends, family, or someone on a website or forum.

Do i have to register?

• No, we do not have a registration. All features are open to everyone.

Does PicsAway cost anything?

• No, it is completely free.

What image formats do your support?

• You can upload jpeg,jpg,gif,png and swf images. Your images should have the correct extensions, and the filenames should not include spaces or invalid characters.

What is the maximum filesize?

• The maximum filesize is currently 2048 KB. This may change (to a higher value) in the near future.

How long will you host my image?

• Images are kept at least a year depending on activity, if the file keeps getting hits it will stay on our servers forever.

Can I use your images on Ebay, MySpace and other sites like that?

• Yes, we allow you to place your uploaded images anywhere on the web.

What kind of images does PicsAway host?

• We'll host any image, except anything illegal in nature, or an image you don't have rights to. (see our TOS)