Heads-up
Some forums hotlink-protect images or rewrite them through a proxy. swiftimg URLs work through proxies because they're plain HTTPS with no auth.
Step by step
1. Upload at /upload
Drop the image — no account required. The share box has copy buttons for the direct URL, Markdown, HTML, and BBCode.
2. Paste the BBCode
Use the [img] tag with the direct URL.
BBCode [img]https://i.swiftimg.com/abc123.jpg[/img]3. Or paste the HTML / Markdown
Modern forums like Discourse render Markdown image syntax directly.
Markdown (Discourse, etc.) 
Forums (BBCode) — FAQ
Will the image embed if the forum blocks third-party hotlinking?
swiftimg sends no referer-blocking or auth headers, so any forum that allows external image URLs will inline a swiftimg link.
How long does the link stay live?
Indefinitely. Anonymous uploads don't expire; keep the delete token (shown on the share box) if you ever want to remove it.
Can I host avatars?
Yes — paste the direct URL into the forum's avatar field if it accepts external URLs. For tiny avatars, you can resize on the fly on the Developer plan.
See also
Image hosting for Reddit
Upload images and animated GIFs to swiftimg and post the direct URL on Reddit. The link unfurls inline and stays live even when the original is deleted.
Image hosting for Stack Overflow
Upload screenshots and diagrams to swiftimg and paste a Markdown image link into a Stack Overflow question or answer. Permanent URLs, no account required.
swiftimg vs Postimages
A Postimages alternative with a real API, on-the-fly transforms, and global delivery.
Hosting for Forums (BBCode) works on the free plan — see swiftimg pricing and plan limits for what each tier includes, or read the image hosting API documentation to upload from your own code instead of the browser.
Ready to host your Forums (BBCode) images?
Start free, then unlock the full API, transforms, signed URLs, and a custom domain on the Developer plan.