Posting images on LPSG is straightforward once you know which sections allow media, what file requirements apply, and how tagging works. Many new members find that their first image upload attempt fails or gets removed — not because of a technical error but because of section rules or missing tags. This guide on how to post images on LPSG covers every step from preparing your image to successfully uploading in the right place with correct tagging.
Step 1 — Find the Right Section for Your Image
The most important rule about image posting on LPSG is that images must go in sections specifically designated for media. General discussion areas and advice threads typically do not permit image uploads, or permit only certain types of images such as non-explicit illustrations or screenshots relevant to the discussion. Consequently, the first step before any image upload is identifying which section of LPSG your image belongs in.
Browse the LPSG forum category list and read the description of each section before posting. Sections that permit media uploads state this clearly in their description. Furthermore, the section description also specifies what type of content is permitted — original content only, all content, specific content categories — which determines whether your specific image is allowed there at all.
Step 2 — Prepare Your Image File
Before uploading, ensure your image meets LPSG’s technical requirements. Standard images from modern smartphone cameras are typically between 2MB and 8MB and upload without issues in JPEG format. However, raw photos from DSLR cameras or screenshots with very high resolution may be too large. Additionally, photos taken on newer iPhones are often saved in HEIC format by default — this format is not universally accepted by forum platforms and should be converted to JPEG before uploading.
To convert HEIC to JPEG on iPhone, go to Settings, tap Camera, select Formats, and choose Most Compatible. This saves all future photos as JPEG automatically. For existing HEIC files, email the photo to yourself and save the attachment — this triggers automatic conversion on most email clients. Furthermore, if your image is too large, free online tools compress JPEG files significantly without visible quality loss.
Step 3 — Start a New Thread or Reply With an Image
Navigate to the appropriate section and click Post New Thread or the reply button in an existing thread. In the post editor, look for the image attachment or upload button — this typically appears as a camera icon or a paperclip in the editor toolbar. Click it to open the file selection dialog. Select your prepared image file and wait for the upload to complete before submitting your post.
Some LPSG sections support inline image embedding while others add images as attachments. Inline images appear directly in the post body, while attachments appear below the text as clickable thumbnails. Furthermore, in sections that support BBCode, you can position images precisely within your text by placing the image tag at the desired location in your post. If you are unfamiliar with BBCode formatting on LPSG, our LPSG Post Formatter helps prepare your text content before adding images.
Step 4 — Add the Correct Content Tags
Tagging is mandatory for most image posts on LPSG, particularly in sections containing adult content. Before submitting your post, review the section’s pinned rules or FAQ to understand which tags are required. Common required tags include content category tags that describe what the image contains. Posting without required tags results in removal and a warning, so applying tags correctly from the start avoids that entirely.
When in doubt, apply more conservative and descriptive tags rather than fewer. Additionally, if the image contains other people besides yourself, ensure you have consent to share it — LPSG’s rules on consent and non-consensual content are strictly enforced. Use our LPSG Community Rules Checklist to verify your post complies with all relevant guidelines before submitting.
Common Image Upload Errors and How to Fix Them
Three errors appear most frequently when uploading images to LPSG. First, “file too large” — compress your image using a free tool to reduce file size below the upload limit. Second, “unsupported file format” — convert your image to JPEG using any image editor or the phone settings method described above. Third, “upload failed” with no specific error — this typically indicates a temporary server issue or a browser extension blocking the upload request.
For the third error, disable browser extensions temporarily and retry. Additionally, trying a different browser isolates whether the problem is extension-related or network-related. If image uploads consistently fail across browsers and networks, our guide on LPSG images not loading covers additional technical fixes. For account-level access issues that prevent image posting entirely, see our LPSG verified status guide — some sections require verified status for media uploads.
