Frequently asked questions

• What is yfrog?
• What's different about yfrog?
• How do I Tweet using yfrog?
• Can I use yfrog URLs outside twitter?
• Why should developers use yfrog's APIs?
• Are the yfrog APIs free for developers?
• How can I keep updated about yfrog new features and APIs?
• What file types does yfrog support?
• How to enable Yfrog in TweetDeck (for the Desktop and iPhone clients)?

What is yfrog?

yfrog is a service run by ImageShack that lets you share your photos on and videos on Twitter

What's different about yfrog?

• It's easy to use. yfrog makes tweeting photos and videos a breeze.
• Retweeting is even easier. Your friends will able to easily retweet any yfrog post directly from the landing page.
• It's optimized for mobile viewing. See example of full-screen photo view in iPhone.
• yfrog is supported by ImageShack's back-end for high performance and reliability.

How do I Tweet using yfrog?

• From yfrog.com:
  1. Upload an image or video from your desktop or from an URL
  2. Enter your message
  3. Enter your credentials to Twitter
  4. Click post it
• From your mobile device: Go to yfrog.com in your mobile browser. With iPhone, you can use our mobile-optimized interface.
• From a yfrog hosted image: Click "(RE)Tweet this image!"
• Use yfrog APIs
• From mobile iPhone clients supporting yfrog (coming soon)

Can I use yfrog URLs outside twitter?

Yes! yfrog offers a short URL service that can be used anywhere.

Why should developers use yfrog's APIs?

• yfrog has simple to use REST APIs, including one for easily getting THUMBNAILS
• ImageShack has been hosting images since 2004 and use of the ImageShack back-end ensures high performance and reliability for yfrog
• ImageShack has had widespread adoption of our flagship api
• We support HTTPs to protect user Twitter credentials from been snooped in-transit

Are the yfrog APIs free for developers?

YES! But we require commercial developers to ask permission via this page

How can I keep updated about yfrog new features and APIs?

Just follow @yfrog on twitter

What file types does yfrog support?

Photo

• jpeg
• png
• bmp
• gif

Video

• flv
• mpeg
• mkv
• wmv
• mov
• 3gp
• mp4
• avi
• Many others

Please let us know if there is a file type you would like us to support. Send us a message on Twitter @yfrog.

How to enable yfrog in TweetDeck (for the Desktop and iPhone clients)?

For yfrog integration in TweetDeck Desktop click here

It's easy to make yfrog your picture sharing service in TweetDeck iPhone app:

• Click on "Columns" at the bottom of the iPhone screen to zoom out.
• Click on "Settings"
• Select "Settings" on the next screen.
• Toggle to select yfrog as your picture sharing service.

Or via the Settings icon on iPhone.

• Select "Settings" on your iPhone home screen.
• Scroll down the list in settings and click on TweetDeck.
• Toggle the picture service to select yfrog.