Flat / JPEG and JPG hosting
JPEG hosting: upload JPG images and share a link
Upload JPEG or JPG images from your browser or the CLI. Share photos and finished graphics with a preview link or a direct image URL.
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Drop your JPEG and JPG files here
or choose them from your device.
Select JPEG and JPG filesWhat people see at your JPEG and JPG link
Readers see your JPEG in an image viewer with zoom, pan, rotation, and fullscreen controls. Flat serves the uploaded file without recompressing it.
JPG and JPEG are two filename extensions for the same image format. Both use the same publishing workflow and viewer.
A single image opens in Flat's viewer. Several files open in the explorer. Public links need no Flat account, and original downloads stay available.
The exact path /color-guide.jpg serves the original image. Use the main link for the viewer, or the exact image URL when embedding a browser-compatible image on your website.
How to upload JPEG and JPG files and get a URL
Prepare your images
Export a finished JPEG from your photo or design tool. Choose its dimensions and compression quality before uploading. Flat does not resize images or recover detail already lost during JPEG compression.
JPEG does not preserve a transparent background. For logos or cutout graphics that need transparency, use PNG hosting.
Publish from your browser or terminal
In your browserDrop, publish, copy the link.
Drop your finished images into the uploader above, or choose them from your device. Enter your email if signed out, then choose "Publish images".
Each file needs a unique name. Selected files publish at the top level. Use the CLI for folders; the browser uploader does not accept folders or extract ZIPs.
TerminalNode.js 20+One command. Files or folders.
npx -y @getflat/cli deploy ./color-guide.jpgReplace the example path with your file, or pass a folder path to publish several images. The CLI preserves relative paths and prints the published URL.
Open and share the URL
Open the published image and inspect fine details at actual size. Share the viewer for review, or use the exact JPG URL in your website's image element.
Signed-out uploads expire after 1 hour by default. Sign in before expiry to keep them online, or sign in before publishing for no default expiry.
What you can share with JPEG and JPG hosting
- Product photography
- Give a client a link to exported product photos. Use the original URLs when adding approved images to an existing website.
- Photo selections
- Publish a selection of JPG files in one upload. Readers can choose images from the explorer and download the originals.
- Finished visual reports
- Share a flattened chart, mood board, or presentation image. If small text looks blurred, export a higher-quality JPEG or use PNG.
Keep a version, or keep an address.
Share this version
Every upload gets its own link. Publishing revised files creates a new link and leaves the earlier version unchanged. Use the version link when someone needs to review a specific upload.
Update files at one address
Use a named onflat.page address or your own domain. Sign in, then publish with the CLI using --domain. Publish revised files with the same domain to point that address to the new upload.
Named addresses are included on Free. Adding your own domain requires a paid plan. The browser uploader does not set up or repoint these addresses.
JPEG and JPG hosting questions
Is hosting free, and what are the limits?
Yes. Signed-in Free includes 5 MiB per upload, 1 GiB of storage, and 5 GiB of monthly transfer, with no default expiry. The per-upload limit covers all files in that upload. Paid plans raise these limits.
Do readers need a Flat account?
No. Public links open without a Flat account. Anyone with the link can open the uploaded files. Password-protected links also require the visitor password.
Can I password-protect my upload?
Yes. Password protection is available on every plan. Add --password YOUR_PASSWORD to your CLI deploy command. It protects access to the upload and its files, but does not prevent someone with access from saving a copy. The browser uploader creates public uploads.
Can I replace files without changing the link?
A version link always refers to its original upload. For same-address updates, use a named address or your own domain. Publish revised files with the same --domain value in the CLI to point that address to the new upload.
What happens when an upload expires?
Flat stops serving it. An expired upload cannot be recovered. Signed-out uploads expire after 1 hour by default. For browser uploads, use the sign-in link shown after publishing. For CLI uploads, run npx -y @getflat/cli login. Complete sign-in before expiry to keep the upload online. If you chose a shorter expiry in the CLI, that deadline stays in place.
Is JPG hosting different from JPEG hosting?
No. The two extensions name the same format. You can upload either without renaming or converting it.
Does Flat reduce JPEG quality?
No. The original file stays byte-for-byte unchanged. The viewer can scale its display to fit the screen, but downloading it returns the uploaded image.
How do I get a direct JPG link?
Use the published address followed by the exact filename, such as /color-guide.jpg. The viewer's "Open original" action opens that URL. Use it as an img source on your website.
How large can an image preview be?
Flat's viewer accepts image files up to 5 MiB. The browser must also be able to decode the image. Paid plans allow larger uploads, but do not raise the viewer's preview limit. Original files remain available to open or download when a preview is unavailable.
Another image format?
Find the guide for your next image.
Share your JPEG and JPG files.
Publish your finished images, check the result, and copy the link.
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