Aug 19, 2026•13 min read
Public Link vs Private Link: Which One Should You Use Before Sharing the File?
Learn when to use a public or private file link, what happens when a link is forwarded, and how permissions, passwords and expiry affect sharing.
Sourabha Sahu
6+ years of experienceCo-founder – Cloud Architect
Sourabha leads technical systems development, storage architecture, dashboard features, and integration pipelines for Media2URL.
Articles & Guides by Sourabha Sahu
Aug 19, 2026•11 min read
Direct URL vs Share Page URL: Which Link Should You Copy?
Learn when to use a direct URL or share page URL, why share links fail in HTML or Markdown, and how to choose the right link after upload.
Technical Documentation & Guides
Aug 19, 2026•16 min read
Why an Image URL Does Not Work in HTML and How to Fix It
Fix an image URL that does not work in HTML. Check direct links, HTTP status, MIME type, hotlinking, CSP, CORS, redirects, mixed content and expired URLs.
Aug 19, 2026•11 min read
Dropbox Direct Link: How dl=0, dl=1 and raw=1 Work
Learn how Dropbox dl=0, dl=1 and raw=1 links work, why raw=1 redirects, when direct links fail, and how Dropbox bandwidth limits affect sharing.
Comparison Research & Analyses
Jul 21, 2026•21 min read
Media2URL vs Postimages: Image Hosting and Link Management Compared
Compare Media2URL and Postimages for image hosting, forum links, resize options, EXIF handling, image editing, URL transformations, migration and access controls.
Jul 21, 2026•22 min read
Media2URL vs ImgBB: Image Hosting and Link Controls Compared
Compare Media2URL and ImgBB for direct image links, albums, image editing, workspaces, URL transformations, file versions, migration and access controls.
Jul 7, 2026•16 min read
Media2URL vs PDFToURL: Document Hosting, PDF Tools and Link Management
Compare Media2URL and PDFToURL for document hosting, PDF tools, same-URL replacement, version history, migration and access controls.
Jul 4, 2026•16 min read
Dropbox Direct Link vs Media2URL
Learn how Dropbox dl=1 and raw=1 links work, when bandwidth limits matter, and how Media2URL differs for managed media hosting and URL transformations.
Jul 2, 2026•22 min read
Media2URL vs PhotoToURL: Upload Limits, Editing and Asset Management
Compare Media2URL and PhotoToURL for image hosting, storage limits, editing, URL transformations, PDF tools, media migration and access controls.
Jun 30, 2026•22 min read
Media2URL vs AnyToURL: File Limits, Developer Tools and Asset Management
Compare Media2URL and AnyToURL for file limits, API and CLI uploads, image editing, URL transformations, PDF tools and asset management.