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What is Photobucket?

Photobucket headquartered in Denver offers their cloud services for uploading, sharing, linking and finding photos, videos and graphics. Service plans may include hosting, photo editing, private album sharing or sharing to social media, and caption and title creation and…

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What is Photobucket?

Photobucket headquartered in Denver offers their cloud services for uploading, sharing, linking and finding photos, videos and graphics. Service plans may include hosting, photo editing, private album sharing or sharing to social media, and caption and title creation and editing.

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Photobucket is a versatile software that caters to a range of user needs. Many users rely on Photobucket to store their personal photos and archives, appreciating the better file organization and separation it offers from client images. Additionally, the software serves as a reliable backup storage solution when other storage systems are down, ensuring that valuable memories are protected.

The ability to edit photos directly on Photobucket without requiring a separate program has been highly praised by users. This feature eliminates the need for additional downloads and provides a seamless editing experience. Businesses also find value in using Photobucket as a storage and access solution, as it eliminates the need for additional storage space on their computers.

Some users have migrated to other platforms due to the convenience of being able to download all their content from Photobucket. The software's previous use for uploading and sharing media for marketing purposes has seen a shift towards alternate services.

Photobucket has proven useful across various domains. Users have found it helpful in uploading images for websites, eBay item descriptions, and storing photos used for both personal and business purposes. The software has also found application in scientific research by acting as a repository for unidentified animal photos used for identification purposes.

Ease of use is a common theme amongst users, who appreciate Photobucket's quick and easy photo uploading process. The software provides a convenient location for storing and organizing pictures without the social media aspect.

A diverse range of professionals have found value in using Photobucket. Agencies with large photo libraries utilize its hosting capabilities for various tasks and projects, while app developers have leveraged the software to access free content. Photographers and businesses alike rely on Photobucket to store and showcase their work at an affordable cost.

Photobucket serves as more than just an image hosting platform; it has proven itself as a reliable tool for medical professionals as well. Physicians have used the software for quick sharing of photos with colleagues and for monitoring disease progression or improvement.

In conclusion, Photobucket offers a wide range of use cases that cater to individuals, businesses, and professionals across different industries. Its ability to store, organize, and edit photos seamlessly, coupled with additional features like backup storage and easy sharing, make it a versatile tool for a variety of needs.

Easy-to-use Platform: Users have consistently found Photobucket to be an easy-to-use platform for photo-sharing and embedding across multiple platforms. The user-friendly interface and quick photo uploads have been highly appreciated, with many users mentioning that they were able to have their accounts up and running within minutes. Some users also liked the fact that Photobucket offers the option to edit images within the platform, making it convenient for those who don't have other image editing software.

Free Photo Sharing: One of the most praised aspects of Photobucket is its free ability to share photos on various websites and forums. Many users have appreciated this feature, as it allows them to easily showcase their photos without any additional cost. This has been particularly beneficial for individuals on a budget or those who simply want a hassle-free way to share their pictures online.

Storage and Backup Options: Users have valued the storage options provided by Photobucket. They appreciate being able to upgrade storage size based on their needs, allowing them to quickly open an account regardless of their budget constraints. Additionally, some users mentioned that Photobucket serves as a reliable backup solution for their photos, providing peace of mind in case of computer or external hard drive issues.

Cons:

  1. Pricing Structure: Some reviewers have found the pricing plans for Photobucket to be awkwardly structured and have criticized the company for engaging in shady practices in the past to force users into premium plans.
  2. Confusing Interface and Outdated Website: Many users have expressed frustration with the confusing interface and outdated website of Photobucket. They find it difficult to navigate, not as organized as they would like, and not as user-friendly as other photo sharing websites.
  3. Slow Performance: Several users have experienced slow loading times on both the website and mobile app of Photobucket. Downloading photos can also be slow, especially for free users. Additionally, some reviewers have faced issues with pop-ups, downtime, and overall sluggishness which has affected their work productivity.

Reviews

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Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
When bandwidth was a lot more expensive, Photobucket, with [its] generous bandwidth capacity, allowed us to keep our cloud hosting bandwidth usages under control and offload samples of work and other media onto Photobucket servers. This was especially useful as the business was just getting started, and we needed to ensure our expenses were streamlined as much as possible.
  • Photo specific-features and better UI for sharing photos vs. other cloud storage providers
  • Unlimited plan is still generously priced
  • the "1" in the classic 3-2-1 backup plan that is easy to use
  • Good for beginners
  • Plans are awkwardly priced compared to competitors
  • [In my opinion,] made shady practices in the past forcing users to their premium plans
Photobucket used to be great in the late 2000s to early 2010s. Even free account holders could enjoy many of its features and quickly and easily share photos. However, these days there are so many better alternatives, while Photobucket's feature set has been limited to premium and higher-tier accounts. Cloud storage providers now offer generous bandwidth caps, so offloading media is a thing of the past - even for the most budget-conscious freelancers. Photo-specific features provided by these service providers are constantly improving. [...] As time goes on, the list of reasons that used to differentiate Photobucket grows thin given their [in my experience,] shady past in holding photos hostage without a premium plan, I can no longer recommend this service. Price-wise, only their unlimited plan is worth considering since, for capped storage plans, the usual suspects (Apple iCloud, Google Photos, Amazon Prime) have them beat. Likewise, Photobucket's built-in image editor is very convenient for making basic changes without having to fire up a separate photo editor
  • Offsite storage of media that is closer to a "set it, forget it" vs providers like AWS
  • While we don't need it, unlimited storage can be attractive to some
File Sharing & Management (7)
20%
2.0
Versioning
N/A
N/A
Video files
N/A
N/A
Audio files
N/A
N/A
Document collaboration
N/A
N/A
Access control
70%
7.0
File search
70%
7.0
Device sync
N/A
N/A
Cloud Storage Security & Administration (3)
N/A
N/A
User and role management
N/A
N/A
File organization
N/A
N/A
Device management
N/A
N/A
Cloud Storage Platform (3)
73.33333333333333%
7.3
Performance
60%
6.0
Reliability
70%
7.0
Storage Reports
90%
9.0
  • No maintenance necessary since it usually "just works"
  • Saves time for quickly sharing content to clients
[I] also had an ImageEvent premium account, and it was far easier to manage images in Photobucket. ImageEvent's UI is very dated, and its feature set has largely remained stagnant. Photobucket has evolved over the past decade and offers a clean enough user interface to quickly accomplish what needs to be done.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I had my own photography company (still do occasionally) for quite some time and Photobucket was a simple way that I could take all of my photos and upload them in one place and then allow my clients to view them and download them from there. I could control what access they had and it kept things organized and transparent for them. It was pretty simple and straightforward.
  • Houses very large photos that I don't have the capacity to store on my computer
  • Allows for a great online backup just in case something happens with my computer or external hard drive
  • Allows me to quickly and easily share photos with clients after their photoshoot is done
  • Organizes photos into a streamlined setup
  • It's honestly pretty straight forward for what I use it for. No complaints here.
I can see this being useful for a lot of different scenarios. A professional photographer could use it to store and share photos with clients. They could also use it to share their work on social media if they do photography for the sale of prints. An individual could use it to store all of the family photos that they don't have room for on their phone or computer so they don't have to delete any to save space. They could share it with family and friends via Photobucket or via social media. It isn't a feature I use but you can even turn photos into gifts for friends and family. It is a paid service so I'd say if the extra storage isn't needed or you don't have a lot of photos to store it may not be for you, but anyone else could benefit from at least 1 or 2 of the offerings.
  • Storage Storage Storage. I have so many photos and the files are HUGE. I like having the peace of mind of knowing that even if my computer or hard drives break down the photos are somewhere else. In some cases, I'm capturing huge events for people and the thought of losing them due to a technical glitch is heartbreaking. This prevents that.
  • Ability to share with clients. It makes it simple for them to view their photos at any time without taking up a bunch of space on THEIR devices. After all... many people don't print photos out anymore.
  • It is a relatively inexpensive business expense in the grand scheme of things. It's worth the price for the peace of mind.
File Sharing & Management (7)
55.71428571428571%
5.6
Versioning
70%
7.0
Video files
N/A
N/A
Audio files
N/A
N/A
Document collaboration
80%
8.0
Access control
80%
8.0
File search
80%
8.0
Device sync
80%
8.0
Cloud Storage Security & Administration (3)
90%
9.0
User and role management
90%
9.0
File organization
90%
9.0
Device management
90%
9.0
Cloud Storage Platform (3)
60%
6.0
Performance
90%
9.0
Reliability
90%
9.0
Storage Reports
N/A
N/A
  • The peace of mind is priceless. Time is money and I spend a lot of time stressing over accidentally losing files. This helps.
  • I no longer have to use multiple services to send files to clients. It's more specifically designed for photos rather than documents of all types
  • I want the positive experience for clients to continue from beginning to end and I like that this system is simple for them to use as well.
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