Where does BBDrop store its data?
By default, everything is stored in ~/.bbdrop/ (your home directory). This includes the database, settings, templates, artifacts, and logs. You can change this in Settings > General > Central Storage. The portable version stores data alongside the executable.
Can I run multiple instances?
No. BBDrop uses a single-instance architecture. If you try to open a second instance, it sends any folder arguments to the running instance and exits. This prevents database conflicts.
How do I update BBDrop?
BBDrop checks for updates on startup (configurable in Settings > General). When an update is available, download the new version from GitHub Releases. Your settings and database are preserved across updates.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, JPEG, PNG, and GIF.
How many images can I upload per gallery?
This depends on the image host. TurboImageHost has a 500-image limit per gallery. IMX.to has no hard limit.
Can I resume interrupted uploads?
Yes. If an upload is interrupted (app crash, network issue), the gallery retains its progress. Restart the upload and it picks up where it left off, skipping already-uploaded images.
What happens if an upload fails?
Failed uploads are marked with an error status. Right-click and select Retry Upload to try again. You can configure auto-retry and max retry attempts per host in the host configuration dialog.
Can I upload to multiple image hosts at once?
Each gallery uploads to one image host at a time. However, you can have galleries assigned to different hosts in the queue and they’ll upload to their respective hosts.
Can I change the template after uploading?
Yes. Change the template via the dropdown in the gallery table or right-click > Set template to. If auto-regeneration is enabled, the BBCode updates immediately. Otherwise, right-click and select Regenerate BBCode.
Where are my custom templates stored?
In ~/.bbdrop/templates/ (or your configured central storage). Each template is a .template.txt file that you can back up or share.
Do I need file hosts?
No. File hosts are entirely optional. They’re useful if you want to provide download links alongside your image galleries.
Does BBDrop create the archives automatically?
Yes. When file hosts are enabled, BBDrop automatically creates a ZIP or 7Z archive from the gallery folder and uploads it. You don’t need to create archives manually.
How are my credentials stored?
Credentials are encrypted using Fernet (AES-128-CBC + HMAC-SHA256) and stored in your operating system’s keyring — Windows Credential Manager, macOS Keychain, or Linux Secret Service. They are never stored in plain text.
I can’t log in to a host. What should I do?