The two-step process
- Download the original. Paste a direct image URL into the Image link downloader, request the preview, check the dimensions and download the file.
- Convert if needed. Open Convert to JPG or Convert to PNG, add the downloaded file and export.
The separation is deliberate. The downloader does not recompress or convert the picture, so what you get is the original quality, up to 20 MB. A WebP link gives you a WebP file, a PNG link gives a PNG. If a form wants JPG, convert it afterwards.
Page link vs direct image link
This is the step that trips most people up. A page link opens a web page that contains the image among text, menus and other content. A direct image link points at the picture file, so opening it in a browser shows only the image. It often ends in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp or .gif, though some sites hide the extension or add query text after it.
Examples of what will not work: a link to a photo gallery, a social post, a product page or a share page. Those return HTML, not image data, and the downloader will reject them.
How to find the image URL on a desktop browser
- Right-click the image and choose Copy image address (Chrome, Edge and Safari) or Copy Image Link (Firefox). The wording differs between browsers.
- Open the image in its own tab. Choose Open image in new tab, then copy the address from the address bar. If the tab shows only the picture, that is the direct URL.
- Check the page source. When right-click is blocked, view the page source and search for .jpg, .png or .webp. Some pages also list a preview image in a tag called
og:image, which is a direct link to a share image. - Use developer tools. Open the Network tab, reload the page, filter by images and click the file to see its full URL.
Paste the copied address into the downloader. If it begins with http:// or https:// and the preview shows the picture, you are ready to save.
On a phone or tablet
Mobile browsers are less consistent. Try these in order:
- Press and hold the image. Some browsers offer Copy image address or Copy image link.
- If you only see Save image or Download image, use that. You already have the file and may only need to convert it.
- Choose Open image in new tab if offered, then copy the address from the address bar.
- If nothing works, open the same page on a desktop browser and use the steps above.
A copied address can also be a temporary link that expires. If the preview fails but the link opened a moment ago, copy a fresh one.
Why a valid link can still fail
Opening an image in your own tab and fetching it from another website are different things. Hosts may:
- Block requests that come from other websites.
- Require you to be logged in. WORDMIO does not bypass logins or fetch private content.
- Use signed or expiring links that stop working after minutes or hours.
- Return something other than an image, such as a web page or an error.
If the host blocks access, open the link in a new tab and use your browser's own Save image option from there. Also note the 20 MB limit, and that supported types are JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF.
Converting the saved file to JPG or PNG
Pick the target by what you need:
| You need | Convert to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A photo for a form or email | JPG | Small, accepted almost everywhere |
| A logo, screenshot or transparent graphic | PNG | Lossless and keeps transparent areas |
| Nothing, the format already works | None | Every conversion is a chance to lose detail |
In Convert to JPG you choose the quality and any maximum dimensions, process the images and download. JPG has no transparency, so clear areas become a white background. JPG is lossy, and conversion cannot restore detail missing from the source, so keep the original. Compare the formats in PNG vs JPG vs WebP and see how to convert WebP to JPG.
If the file is too big or the wrong size
A downloaded original can be larger than a form allows. Use Compress image to aim for a size such as 190 KB, or Resize image to cap the width or height. Units on WORDMIO are decimal, so 1 KB is 1,000 bytes. For common limits, see compressing to 20 KB or 50 KB.
Permission and privacy
Being able to download an image does not mean you may reuse it. Photos, illustrations and logos are normally protected by copyright, so save only images you own, have permission to use, or that carry a licence allowing reuse. Your browser fetches the file directly from the host, and the conversion step happens in your browser too. See the Image link downloader page for details.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download an image from a link?
Get the direct image URL, paste it into the Image link downloader, preview it and download the original file. A page link will not work because it returns a web page, not an image.
How do I get the direct URL of an image?
On desktop, right-click the image and choose Copy image address, or open the image in its own tab and copy the address bar. On mobile, press and hold the image and look for a copy address option.
Does the downloader convert the image to JPG?
No. It saves the original file unchanged, so WebP stays WebP. Convert it afterwards with Convert to JPG or Convert to PNG.
Why does my image link say it cannot be downloaded?
The host may block other sites, require a login, use an expiring link, or the address may be a page rather than an image file. The tool does not bypass those restrictions.
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