At Imgur, our users’ input is the driving force behind all of our decisions. With the rise of the hipster, we were forced to ask ourselves, “How can we attract the film camera user?” It became evident to us that a more non-traditional type of uploading is necessary to appeal to a broad user base which includes film users, the computer illiterate, and those afraid of radiation from scanners. Snail mail is a proven method of data transfer that has been around long before the Internet. To stay on the forefront of technology, we’re going back to the roots of communication.
Does the front page of Imgur confuse and frustrate you? Have you found yourself screaming, “HOW DO I UPLOAD?” Keep calm and give away your computer–Imgur now does the hard work for you. Still on dial-up? No worries–you won’t even need the Internet to share your cat pictures. Perhaps the upload process is too fast for you to follow? You’ll have tons of time to do other things while you wait 2-3 weeks to receive your URL!
This upload method requires minimal computer interaction or effort. For just the price of postage, you can upload your image for free! Simply mail your image to the Imgur PO Box. When we receive your image in the mail, we’ll do all the work! Just sit back, relax, and wait for your unique image URL to be mailed back to you. Then use your landline or mobile phone to call your friends, coworkers and family to tell them to look at your image on the Internet. It’s that simple!
Mail your image to:
Imgur.com
PO Box 420773
San Francisco, CA 94142-0773
Please make sure to include your image and your mailing address. If submitting multiple images, indicate whether or not you’d like to make an album. Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your URL.
*Imgur will not be held liable for images lost in the mail.
We hope you enjoy the new feature.
Sincerely,
Your overly attached Imgur team