List Of Photo Sharing Websites
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This article presents a non-exhaustive list of notable image-sharing
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Active image-sharing websites


Defunct photo-sharing websites

:''These also include sites that may still operate, but do not accept new users. Listed in chronological order of shutdown.''


Comparison of photo-sharing websites

Legend: * File formats: the image or video formats allowed for uploading * IPTC support: support for the IPTC image header ** Yes - IPTC headers are read upon upload and exposed via the web interface; properties such as captions and keywords are written back to the IPTC header and saved along with the photo when downloading or e-mailing it ** Some - IPTC headers are read but information added via the web interface is not saved back to the IPTC header; or, IPTC headers are lost on resizing * Tags/keywords: the ability to add to and search by tags or keywords * Comments: the ability of users to leave comments on the photo ** Yes - full control over who can leave comments (friends, registered users, non-registered users) ** Some - users must register with the website to leave comments * Rating: ** Yes - star rating: the ability to rate photos numerically, usually on a scale from 1 to 5 ** Some - thumbs up/down rating, "mark as favorite", or a rating system accessible only to logged-in users * Download originals: ** Yes - anyone can download the original photo ** Some - only photos of "pro" members can be downloaded * Notes/annotations: the ability to overlay textual notes to areas of a photo * Friendly URLs: human-readable URLs (e.g. /photos/greece_album/athens.jpg) vs. numeric identifiers (MemViewImage.asp?AID=5610943&IID=205062034&INUM=5&ICT=5&IPP=16) * Subscriptions ** Some - RSS feeds and web interface ** Yes - RSS feeds, web interface, plus photo updates can be sent by e-mail to non-registered members


See also

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Digital photo frame A digital photo frame (also called a digital media frame) is a picture frame that displays digital photos without the need of a computer or printer. The introduction of digital photo frames predates tablet computers, which can serve the same p ...
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File-hosting service A file-hosting service, also known as cloud-storage service, online file-storage provider, or cyberlocker, is an internet hosting service specifically designed to host user files. These services allow users to upload files that can be accessed o ...
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File sharing File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digital media, such as computer programs, multimedia (audio, images and video), documents or electronic books. Common methods of storage, transmission and dispersion include ...
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Image hosting service An image hosting service allows individuals to upload images to an Internet website. The image host will then store the image onto its server, and show the individual different types of code to allow others to view that image. Some examples are F ...
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Image sharing An image or picture is a visual representation. An image can be two-dimensional, such as a drawing, painting, or photograph, or three-dimensional, such as a carving or sculpture. Images may be displayed through other media, including a projec ...
* List of photo and video apps * Timeline of file sharing


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