Back in the day, there was no cloud, and photo storage options were scarce. Some alternatives were pretty crappy, but one site has stood the test of time, saving all kinds of images. You know what I'm talking about.
Fastpic has been around for over eight years, offering top-notch hosting for folks who don't want to stash their pics on Google or iCloud and prefer a more old-school approach.
Old-School Vibes with a Russian Twist
The site's design? Basic as hell. It's rocking this old-school vibe, but it gets the job done: uploading pics. The first thing you’ll notice? The whole damn site’s in Russian.
Check out the taskbar: Главная, Правила, О сервисе, FP Uploader, Мои загрузки, Donate. At least they got “Donate” in English. Classic.
Uploading pics? Easy as pie. Here’s the lowdown:
Drag and drop your files anywhere on the site (Перетащите файлы в любое место на сайте), click the button above (нажмите на кнопку выше), or copy/paste for single files (используйте копировать/вставить для одиночных файлов).
Once your pics are up, you’ll get permanent links (Direct Links, BBCode, HTML). Use these to spread your visuals across forums, blogs, chats, or social media (делитесь на форуме, блоге, чате или социальных сетях).
For the new version:
Upload and share your images (Загружайте и делитесь вашими изображениями).
After uploading, you get those permanent links. Share them wherever the hell you want – forums, blogs, chats, social networks (используйте чтобы делиться на форуме, блоге, чате или социальных сетях).
Simple, right? This site’s all about easy image sharing, even with its throwback look and Russian gibberish.
What's Really New at new.fastpic.org?
The site got a facelift with a slick, modern image upload interface. Now it's smooth on mobile, got a fresh user registration system, and lets you create albums. Uploads are faster with browser-side conversion, and there's a minimalist editor. You also get short image links and auto-delete options for your pics.
What Can the Image Editor Do?
The editor's got the basics: crop, add text, paint rectangles, draw arrows, and convert to black and white.
Can You Upload a Whole Folder of Pics?
Hell yeah. Just drag the folder into the browser window on the main site.
How to Quickly Upload a Screenshot?
Take a screenshot (Windows: Print Screen, Mac: SHIFT+CTRL+CMD+3). Then paste it on the main page (Windows: CTRL+V, Mac: CMD+V).
Nothing Works on the Site?
You’re probably using an old-ass browser. Switch to the old version (link at the bottom).
What Happened to the FP Uploader Program?
It's dead and gone. Use the Image Uploader instead.
What's Cool About It
The design's simple and straight to the point. A few clicks and your file's up. Plus, sharing links is easy.
The mobile app's basically the website in your pocket. It’s got some tweaks for phone use, but the best part? You can upload whatever the hell you want.
The site’s fast as fuck. No waiting around for ages – it just works, and it works quick.
What Could Be Better
First off, the site needs an English option. Most people online don’t speak Russian, so it limits who can use it.
Also, there’s no gallery or showcase for pics. There should be a way for users to show off their uploads.
The Android app being just an APK can be a pain for those who don’t know how to install it outside the Play Store.
Fix these issues and the site would be way more useful and popular.
Final Words
Let's be real here, this site does the job, but it's got a long way to go. No BS – it needs a lot more work.
Yeah, it’s fast and has its own APK, which is cool. But after eight years, it’s still rough as hell. And the Russian-only language? That's a total pain in the ass.
