API calls can be done using the POST or GET request methods. We recommend using the "POST" type method.
Image Upload
Parameters
The API key. Get your API key here, it's free.
A binary file, base64 data, or a URL for an image. (up to 200 MB)
The name of the file, this is automatically detected if uploading a file with a POST and multipart / form-data
Enable this if you want to force uploads to be auto deleted after certain time (in seconds 60-15552000)
Example call
Always use POST when uploading local files. Url encoding may alter the base64 source due to encoded characters or just by URL request length limit due to GET request.
API response
API v1 responses display all the image uploaded information in JSON format.
JSON the response will have headers status codes to allow you to easily notice if the request was OK or not. It will also output the status properties.
Example response (JSON)
You can now upload content directly to your personal UploadMe account.
Simply replace the Public API Key with your own User API Key instead. You can regenerate your API at any time. Just remember all previous keys stop working instantly.
FAQs related to API KeysModified Sunday, 10 August 2025.