Picsur

Self-Hosted

Open-source drag-and-drop image upload tool

Overview

Picsur is a lightweight self-hosted image upload service built for simplicity and privacy. It supports drag-and-drop, single-click uploads, and generates shareable links for your images. Features include custom storage backends (local, S3-compatible), image resizing, and optional password protection for uploads. Deploy easily via Docker (one-line command) or use pre-built binaries for bare-metal setups. Keep your images under your control—no reliance on third-party hosts like Imgur. Ideal for individuals/teams needing a quick, secure way to share screenshots or images without ads or rate limits.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  picsur:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: picsur
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Drag-and-drop & single-click image uploads
Custom storage options (local, S3-compatible)
Docker-powered quick deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Picsur hard to install?

No—Picsur can be deployed in minutes using Docker (a single docker run command) or pre-built binaries. The GitHub repo provides clear, step-by-step instructions for both methods.

? Is it a good alternative to Imgur?

Yes—Picsur offers core image upload/share features like Imgur but with full privacy control (self-hosted) and no ads. It’s ideal if you want to avoid third-party image hosts.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Picsur is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any cost or subscription fees.

Top Alternatives

Imgur (proprietary) Search Google

CloudApp (proprietary) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no third-party tracking)
⊕ No ads or rate limits (server-dependent)
⊕ Simple, intuitive user interface

Cons

⊖ Only supports image files (not general documents)
⊖ Basic feature set (lacks advanced editing tools)
⊖ Requires server maintenance for self-hosting