Why Link Formats Matter

Different platforms require different image link formats. Using the wrong format means your image won't display — just a broken link. PicGlobe automatically generates all four formats the moment your upload completes.

Direct URL

The direct URL points straight to your image file hosted on our CDN:

https://i.picglobe.org/abc123.jpg

Use this when you want to link to the image itself — for example, in emails, messaging apps, or as a background in CSS.

BBCode — For Forums

BBCode is the standard format used by most internet forums including vBulletin, phpBB, XenForo, and many others:

[img]https://i.picglobe.org/abc123.jpg[/img]

Paste this directly into your forum post and the image will appear inline automatically.

HTML — For Websites

Use the HTML format to embed your image in any webpage or blog post:

<img src="https://i.picglobe.org/abc123.jpg" alt="image" />

This is fully compatible with WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any HTML-based platform.

Markdown — For Developers

Markdown is used by GitHub, GitLab, Notion, Obsidian, and many documentation tools:


One-Click Copy

Every link format on PicGlobe has a copy button — click once and the link is in your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.