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icret/easyimages2.0

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3,736PHPAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

EasyImages 2.0 is a self-hosted PHP image hosting service that lets you upload images and get back shareable links, with no database required.

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  root((EasyImages 2.0))
    What it does
      Image upload hosting
      Multi-format link output
      No database needed
    Tech Stack
      PHP 5.6+
      Flat file storage
    Use Cases
      Personal image host
      Forum embeds
      Screenshot sharing
    Audience
      Solo developers
      Small communities
    Setup
      FTP upload
      PHP web host
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Host your own image upload service on a cheap PHP web host and share image links in forum posts or markdown files

USE CASE 2

Add image compression, resizing, and watermarking to every upload automatically without manual editing

USE CASE 3

Integrate with ShareX or PicGo to get a shareable image URL instantly after taking a screenshot

USE CASE 4

Restrict uploads to whitelisted users and log all activity with IP location data for a small community site

What is it built with?

PHP

How does it compare?

icret/easyimages2.0mevdschee/php-crud-apiopenai-php/laravel
Stars3,7363,7373,720
LanguagePHPPHPPHP
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencedevelopervibe coderdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Requires only a PHP-enabled web host, no database setup needed. README is in Chinese.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

EasyImages 2.0 is a self-hosted image uploading service written in PHP. The core purpose is to give you a place on your own server where people (or just yourself) can upload images and receive a link back. It is designed to work without a database, which keeps setup requirements low: a web server running PHP is enough. When someone uploads an image, the service returns the hosted URL in several formats: a plain URL, Markdown syntax, BBCode (used in forums), and HTML. This makes it convenient for writers or community members who need to embed images in posts on different platforms. The feature list is fairly broad. Uploads can be restricted to logged-in users only. Images can be compressed, resized to specific dimensions, and converted to a different file format on upload. Text or image watermarks can be applied automatically. Individual IP addresses can be added to a whitelist or blacklist, and upload limits per day per user can be set. The admin panel shows site statistics, upload logs with IP location data, and an image management interface for reviewing stored files. An API is included for use with external tools, and integrations with screenshot and upload utilities like PicGo, ShareX, and browser extensions for Chrome and Edge are documented. The project notes clearly that it is suited for single-user personal use or simple public upload scenarios, and is not intended for complex multi-user environments. The minimum PHP version is 5.6, though PHP 7.0 or higher is recommended. The README is written in Chinese.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Set up EasyImages 2.0 on a PHP web host with no database. What files do I upload and what's the minimum config to make uploads work?
Prompt 2
How do I configure EasyImages 2.0 to automatically compress and resize every uploaded image to a max width of 1200px and convert it to WebP?
Prompt 3
Show me how to add a text watermark to all images uploaded through EasyImages 2.0 using the admin config.
Prompt 4
How do I connect EasyImages 2.0's API endpoint to PicGo so screenshots are uploaded and a URL is copied to my clipboard automatically?
Prompt 5
Set up EasyImages 2.0 so only logged-in users can upload, with a per-day upload limit of 20 images per account.

Frequently asked questions

What is easyimages2.0?

EasyImages 2.0 is a self-hosted PHP image hosting service that lets you upload images and get back shareable links, with no database required.

What language is easyimages2.0 written in?

Mainly PHP. The stack also includes PHP.

What license does easyimages2.0 use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is easyimages2.0 to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is easyimages2.0 for?

Mainly developer.

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