Professional Free Image Hosting Platform: Pics Shade
Overview
Pics Shade is a comprehensive image hosting solution designed for both individuals and businesses. It offers an intuitive platform for uploading, managing, and delivering images with a focus on ease of integration and scalability.
Key Features
Freemium Model: Start for free with up to 10,000 images.
API Key-based Uploads: Seamlessly integrate with your application using API key authentication.
CDN Delivery: Serve images quickly and reliably through a global CDN.
Image Management: Organize images with tags and folders for efficient management.
Advanced Integrations: Includes support for S3 storage and Cloudinary CDN, along with free image resizing.
Pricing Model
Free Plan:
Up to 10,000 images
API key-based uploads
CDN delivery
Image management
Free image resizing
Pro Plan ($10 per 10,000 additional images):
10,000 additional images
Enhanced features including Cloudinary CDN integration
Enterprise Plan (Custom Pricing):
Unlimited images
Custom features and dedicated support
For more details on pricing and features, visit the Pics Shade Pricing Page.
API Upload Documentation
To upload an image via the API:
Endpoint: POST /upload
Headers: Include Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Body Parameters:
file: The image file to be uploaded
tags: Optional tags for organizing the image
folder: Optional folder name to categorize the image
Sample Code in Python
url = “https://api.pics.shade.cool/upload“
headers = {
“Authorization“: “Bearer YOUR_API_KEY“
}
files = {
“file“: open(“path/to/your/image.jpg“, “rb“)
}
data = {
“tags“: “example, sample“,
“folder“: “my_images“
}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, files=files, data=data)
print(response.json())
Sample Code in JavaScript (Node.js)
const FormData = require(‘form-data‘);
const fs = require(‘fs‘);
const url = ‘https://api.pics.shade.cool/upload‘;
const form = new FormData();
form.append(‘file‘, fs.createReadStream(‘path/to/your/image.jpg‘));
form.append(‘tags‘, ‘example, sample‘);
form.append(‘folder‘, ‘my_images‘);
axios.post(url, form, {
headers: {
‘Authorization‘: `Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`,
…form.getHeaders()
}
})
.then(response => {
console.log(response.data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error(error);
});
For a detailed guide, refer to the Pics Shade API Upload Documentation.
Pics Shade provides a robust and scalable solution for all your image hosting needs, combining ease of use with powerful features to ensure your images are managed and delivered efficiently.
