ImageShack is a subscription-based image-hosting website headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Although ImageShack always had a subscription service, the majority of its revenue was originally produced from advertising related to its free image hosting. In January 2014, ImageShack announced that it was switching to a subscription-based service and would no longer offer free uploads. Images stored in free accounts were still available until January 31, 2016, and free accounts not converted to paid accounts were deleted after that date. The new website interface does not allow direct free web-based access to the original image resolution, but images can be bulk-downloaded at the original resolution using their SkyPath application. The site was launched in November 2003. The main page has a file selection field, where the user may select the image file to upload. The image file format must be either JPEG (JPG), PNG, GIF, TIFF (TIF), or BMP, and the file must be smaller than or equal to 5 megabytes (free service) or 10 megabytes (subscription service). Uploaded BMP and TIFF (TIF) images are automatically converted to PNG format. After the file is uploaded, the user is redirected to a page containing different versions of URLs to the uploaded image. These URLs are preformatted in a variety of HTML and Bulletin Board code snippets, which can be used to hotlink them on websites and message boards. These URLs are not listed publicly, so only the user and the people to whom the user shares the URL know the file location. In mid-2008, ImageShack began hiding the direct link to images in an attempt to reduce the number of directly linked images since they provide no advertising revenue. After receiving feedback from users, Imageshack discontinued hiding the direct links and placed them on the top of the page. However, it now claims, you must register to see the direct link (viewing the image directly or reading the URL from the source code also works). Images are stored on ImageShack indefinitely unless the image or the user who uploaded it abuses the Terms of Service. The image will be rendered inaccessible if the image uses over 200 megabytes of bandwidth in a one-hour period. If the image in question is not accessed a single time in one year, it is removed. There is also a free registration service that gives the user the ability to see and delete their previously uploaded images. In May 2006, it was reported that ImageShack serves 100,000 concurrent user requests during peak operation. ImageShack also provides a standalone open-source application for users to upload images and videos. The ImageShack uploader is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. In the past, users were able to upload images anonymously, without an account. As of November 7, 2013, ImageShack stopped accepting image uploads from anonymous users, so users who had signed up would have to log in or register to upload images. On January 17, 2014, ImageShack announced the change of its business model, which was moved from an advertising-based model to a subscription-based model. This change now allows only premium users to upload images. In August 2015, ImageShack silently started replacing deleted embedded images with advertising, littering many internet forums with advertising banners. The company announced in November 2015 that free accounts would be discontinued on January 31, 2016, if they were not upgraded.
ImageShack offers 3 paid subscription plans. They are Basic, Pro, and Premium. The Basic plan is $3.99 per month or $37.99 per year. The features of the Basic plan are unlimited space, direct linking, image stats, watermarking, automatic backups, and a mobile app. The Pro plan is $29.99 per month or $385.99 per year. The features of the Pro plan are unlimited space, direct linking, image stats, watermarking, automatic backups, a mobile app, dedicated support, dynamic image resizer, and API access. The Premium plan is $99.99 per month or $953.99 per year. The features of the Premium plan are unlimited space, direct linking, image stats, watermarking, automatic backups, a mobile app, dedicated support, dynamic image resizer, and API access. The benefits and features of all 3 plans are flexible monthly or annual fee, 25MB file size per image, privacy controls, easy-to-grab links, image stats, unlimited space, ad and spam free, embed photos on other websites, free mobile app, send photos easily via email, share via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more, share direct links to photos and albums, download photos quickly, easy to post links for forums and websites, follow friends, family, and photographers, personalized following feed, the copyright stays yours, create private albums, share albums only with people you choose, make any album or image private, enable right-click protection on your images, prevent downloading of your images, custom watermarking, get email notifications as you wish, change your default view, bulk image management, bulk delete images, sort albums by title, date, file size and more, add titles and tags to images, rotate your photos, real human support, help videos and tutorials, community help forums, featured photographer stories, contests and prizes on social outlets, stay in the know with ImageShack’s blog, and follow ImageShack on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ImageShack CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Username
Password
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State/Province/Region
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Reason for Cancellation
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Date of Last Charge
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Follow these steps:
Prepare an email including your account information
Request that the agent cancel your account
Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
