The swiftimg blog
Practical guides on hosting, embedding, and optimizing images.
Image hosting for screenshots in 2026: the complete guide
Where to host screenshots so the URL doesn't expire — across ShareX, native macOS, iPhone, command line, Notion, and Slack. With copy-paste setup for each.
What is an image CDN, and when do you actually need one?
Plain-language explanation of an image CDN: what it does, why it's different from a regular CDN, when it's worth the cost, and how to spot a bad one.
Discord image link expired? Recover and replace it
Recover an image from its original Discord message, replace expired embeds, and check public or private access before sharing.
A free image hosting API: upload & embed images programmatically
How to upload, host, and embed images from code with a free image hosting API — one POST request, automatic WebP variants, and ready-to-use URLs.
Why image CDN pricing blows up — and how to keep it predictable
Bandwidth-based pricing is where image CDN bills explode. Here's how it works, why it's dangerous on a viral post, and how flat-rate delivery changes the math.
ShareX screenshot uploads: setup, links and troubleshooting
Connect ShareX to swiftimg with an API key, choose a direct or viewer URL, and troubleshoot failed screenshot uploads.
How to add images to a GitHub README: Markdown and hosting
Working Markdown and HTML image examples, repository versus external hosting, and troubleshooting for broken or private README images.
Animated GIF to WebP: smaller files, same loop
Animated WebP is typically 5–10× smaller than the same GIF with no visible quality loss. Here's why, and how to convert (or get it automatically).
Upload images from your terminal, scripts & ShareX
Three friction-free ways to upload and share images from your desktop: a zero-dependency CLI, a one-line curl helper, and a ShareX custom uploader — all on the swiftimg API.
How to embed an image anywhere: HTML, Markdown, BBCode & forums
A practical guide to embedding an image on a website, in Markdown, on a forum, or in a README — with copy-paste snippets and tips for fast, reliable hotlinking.
Choosing an image CDN in 2026: what actually matters
Egress fees, on-the-fly transforms, modern formats, signed URLs, and pricing models — a no-nonsense checklist for picking an image CDN.