PicoShare: Simple and Controlled File Sharing
PicoShare is a user-friendly service designed for sharing images, videos, and other files with ease and full control. Unlike many file-sharing platforms, PicoShare allows only the user to upload files, ensuring privacy and security, while enabling the sharing of direct download links with anyone without requiring them to sign up for an account.
Key Features
- Direct Download Links: Share files without ads or sign-up prompts for guests.
- No Restrictions: Upload any file type, size, or content without limitations.
- Preservation of Originals: Files are not resized or re-encoded, maintaining original filenames and metadata.
- Self-Hosting Option: Easily deploy PicoShare on your own server with guidance from the source repository.
- Open Source: Developed by Michael Lynch and licensed under AGPLv3 for transparency and community contribution.
Use Cases
- Personal Sharing: Ideal for individuals who need to share large files or media with friends or family securely.
- Professional Use: Useful for freelancers or small businesses sharing project files with clients without cumbersome account setups.
- Temporary Hosting: Perfect for short-term file distribution with configurable expiration times (demo limited to 5 minutes).
PicoShare stands out by prioritizing user control and simplicity, making it a go-to solution for privacy-conscious file sharing.
