Imgur

Imgur ( stylized as imgur) is an American online image sharing and image hosting service with a focus on social gossip that was founded by Alan Schaaf in 2009. The service has hosted viral images and memes, particularly those posted on Reddit.

Imgur is the easiest way to discover and enjoy the magic of the Internet. It’s where you’ll find the funniest, most informative and inspiring images, memes, GIFs, and visual stories served up in an endless stream of bite-sized fun. Powered by a passionate community of people from all around the world, anyone can join to share cool stuff and vote the best to the top.

You’ll always find something on Imgur to make you smile and brighten your day.

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Imgur is the easiest way to discover and enjoy the magic of the Internet. You’ll always find something on Imgur to make you smile and brighten your day.

If you want to write an article about us, please pronounce our name correctly: it’s Imgur, not Imgur!

Features

Albums

Albums were introduced on October 11, 2010. Album layouts are customizable and embeddable.

Accounts

On January 9, 2010, Schaaf introduced Imgur accounts, which allowed users to create custom image galleries and manage their images. Accounts gave full image management including editing, deletion, album creation and embedding, and the ability to comment on viral images and submit to the public gallery. Gallery profiles gave the user the ability to view their past public activity. Paid pro accounts were created in 2010 to remove image upload limitations and allow unlimited image storage.

Images

Imgur used to have a policy to keep images unless they went three months without receiving any views, at which point (unless they were Pro account images) they might be removed in response to space needs. In early 2015, it was announced all images will be kept forever (even if not added from a Pro account) and only removed if deletion is requested.

Since June 26, 2013, Imgur has provided a “Meme Generator” service that allows users to create image macros with custom text using a wide variety of images.

Gallery

The public Imgur gallery is a collection of the most viral images from around the web based on an algorithm that computes views, shares and votes based on time. As opposed to private account uploads, images added to the gallery are publicly searchable by title. Members of the Imgur community can vote and comment on the images, earning reputation points and trophies. Images from the gallery are often later posted to social news sites such as Huffington Post. Random mode was released on July 30, 2012, and allows users to browse the entire history of the public gallery randomly.

GIFV

Since October 2014, Imgur had automatically converted uploaded animated GIF files into WebM and MP4 video files, which are much smaller.

Video to GIF

In January 2015, Imgur allowed users to link video URLs to create GIFs directly through the website.

Topics

In February 2015 Imgur announced “Topics” which was a way for users to sort and view specific images that belonged to a specific group determined by tags.

Mobile apps

In March and June 2015 Imgur introduced official mobile apps for iOS and Android, respectively.

Trophies

In order to reward users for their interactions, Imgur provides a series of Trophies for achievements including being a member for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 years, “Best Post of the Day”, “Best Post of the Month”, “Best Post of the Year”, “Top Comment of The Day”, “Top Comment of The Month”, and “Top Comment of The Year”.

TREAT YO SELF

Self-care is celebrated every day of the year. Health, dental, vision, flex spending, and other ways to care for mind, body, and soul.

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GET SWOLE, GET CENTERED, GET HAPPY

Take charge of your life and your health. We provide a health, gym, and wellness fund that covers all manner of self-improvement so you can find what works for you.

TAKE TIME OFF TO REST & RECHARGE

We provide flexible paid time off and shut down the weeks of Christmas and July 4th so you can follow your passions, visit family, or just relax.

THE TEAM THAT PLAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER

We hold monthly events for all employees, regardless of location, and fly everyone together for special events.

WORK FROM WHEREVER WORKS FOR YOU

With Imgurians across the country and a flexible work from home policy, we support a work/life balance that keeps you centered.

AND BABY MAKES THREE

New moms and dads enjoy up to 12 weeks of paid leave as well as special perks, flex schedules, and guidance to ease the transition into parenthood.

DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?

No boss fights necessary. Grab coffee with the leadership team whenever you want.

DOLLARS AND SENSE

You’ll get competitive pay, advancement opportunities, career guidance, and referral bonuses if we hire someone you recommend.

DOGGO IS MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Cats may rule the Internet, but dogs rule the office. Bring your best friend to work or enjoy unconditional love from our many office dogs.

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Work from any WeWork office worldwide and enjoy the host of WeWork perks, top-notch tech, and cushy offices.

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