ImageShack QuickShot integrates with Windows XP, 2000, or 2003 and allows you to take a screenshot and upload it to ImageShack with the press of a key!

ImageShack is an intuitive and easy-to-use free media hosting service. It can be used to upload images, flash files, and movies, and share them with friends using any imaginable means.

ImageShack strives to have very good stability. ImageShack's front page can be reached 100% of the time, while each individual file has an average uptime of 99.79%.

ImageShack offers substantial reliability and privacy protection. Your files are available only to you, and to those people with whom you share your file locations. Using intuitive techniques, ImageShack guarantees your privacy. Three random characters (i.e. "2ct") are added to the end of each image. A 4-digit subdirectory, based on the image name, is also created. These security measures ensure the prevention of image leeching and the protection of your file locations.

Select an image to upload, then checkmark the box next to "Resize Image?" Finally, select a new size from the drop down menu and click the "host it!" button. Your image will resample and resize based on the dimensions you selected. However, you cannot resize an image to be bigger than the actual source image that you upload. Your image's original proportions will be kept. Flash and Video cannot be resized.

Register for free so that ImageShack can keep track of your uploaded files. If you need another URL for your file, simply upload it again. It is not possible to recover a file that has been uploaded before registration. I uploaded an image and hotlinked it, but it doesn't show up, shows a red X, or shows "image does not exist." Make sure you are using the correct link that is given to you on the upload-done page.

Copy your registration code and paste it into the textbox on the reverse side of the ImageShack Widget. Press the "Go!" button to verify your registration code. Your registration code will turn green once your account has been verified, and you can begin to upload images into your ImageShack Account. If an error has occurred during the copy and paste process, then the registration code will continue to be red after pressing the "Go!" button.

ImageShack generates automatic image code for your images. Using this code, you can link to your files in any number of ways. You can embed your files into web pages or to show them to friends via Instant messenger. In order to use these linking codes, click anywhere inside the code-box to select the code, then press CTRL+C to copy the linking code. The linking code now exists inside your computer's "clipboard" and can be pasted anywhere.

Visit the Report Abuse or Request Deletion page and paste the locations of the files that you would like to be removed into the body of your email. Your report would be processed within 24 hours.

Start dragging an image into the Dashboard, and while you are dragging, activate the Dashboard (use F12 or an active corner). Drag an image or flash file from Finder or from a webpage into the ImageShack Widget.