Upload multiple images - the best sites & tools
Some websites do not offer their own image upload, but refer to external image hosts. In this article we show you where you can upload multiple images and what the different pages offer. For the test, we uploaded a package of the same pictures every time. It is a total of 11.6 Mbytes of memory and uploaded with a DSL 6000 line.
directupload.net: Multifilehoster with upload difficulties
Direcuptload has been very popular for several years - it is one of the most used file hosts. No wonder: the tool has a lot more to offer than just the uplod of several images. Unfortunately, we can reveal in advance that two of our three test images could not be displayed correctly.
- Layout: The page appears tidy and clear. Little text and a subtle color scheme make a positive impression. There are also large buttons that make operation easier for the user.
- Features: When uploading, you can choose between standard and multi-upload. The latter enables multiple images to be uploaded - even by drag and drop. There are also additional settings such as publishing your picture and output in nine different sizes. The directupload Windows tool is also very easy to use.
- Speed: The upload of our test pictures took 4.27 minutes. This is a very long time compared to other file hosts.
- Mobile version: Directupload has no mobile site; however, there is an unofficial app in the Goolge Play Store that reliably uploads images to the Directupload server.
abload.de: Nice and quick to upload multiple pictures
abload.de is an owner-managed German site that has a friendly appearance. Several images are uploaded quickly and reliably here. Then you can even edit them directly on the page.
- Layout: The dominant colors on the page are blue and green. Most of it is pale green, which is not too intrusive and makes a good impression. The process of an upload is clearly illustrated in four steps.
- Features: When uploading, you can choose between twelve output sizes. As a registered user you can also create a gallery. Furthermore, there is also a Windows client for Abload, with which photos can be uploaded quickly and easily.
- Speed: The test images were uploaded in 3.23 minutes. In comparison, Abload is ahead of its competition.
- Mobile version: Abload doesn't have a mobile site, but it does have its own app for Android and iOS.
IMG4WEB.com: Upload images on a simple page
"Upload pictures for free" is the motto of the site. And that's exactly how it works on IMG4WEB.com. Because the service offers nothing more and nothing less than the simple upload of multiple images. For the normal user who just wants to upload something, this is perfect. Who expects more is wrong here.
- Layout: The page is very clear and the operation appears conclusive. After all, the site only offers two menu items: "Upload pictures" and "Popular pictures".
- Features: There are not many functions here. Images can be uploaded using a button or using drag and drop. After that you can only add a title and have a single link to the picture. You can then share this to send the pictures. You can also discover a number of photos and memes under "Popular Images" and share them via social networks.
- Speed: In our comparison, IMG4WEB.com is in good midfield with 3.31 minutes upload time.
- Mobile version: There is a mobile page that enables simple, uncomplicated and quick upload.
Go one step further with an online photo album. We have compared the best free online photo albums and introduce them to you in the next article.