How Image Links Work

An image link is a URL that points directly to an image file (e.g., ending in .jpg or .webp) or to a page that displays the image. When you paste the link in a browser, the image loads; when you use it in an img tag, the image appears on your page.

Direct linking (hotlinking) means using another site’s image URL in your own site so the image is served from their server. Some hosts allow this; others restrict it to reduce bandwidth use. Always check the terms of service.

With Image Store, you get stable links to your uploaded images. You can share these links with others or use them in your own sites and apps, so your images are easy to reference and display wherever you need them.