Image Upload to DB or folder

[wmhop]

Is it better to upload an image to a database or to a folder on my server. There will potentially be hundreds (close to a thousand) pictures uploaded.

And I don't know if this makes a difference but I'll be creating thumbnails from the images as well as keeping a full sized version.

Thanks.

[john1704]

It would be better just to move them to a folder as opposed to using a database. It's easier and puts less strain on your server.

You should only use a DB if storing information with the picture, or with a user registration system.

[wmhop]

So for instance if I have a description to go with the image the db is the way to go?

[NogDog]

Yes. You can insert a database row for each uploaded image file with all information of interest, including file name and possibly directory name (if images might be stored in one or more directory). Then if you need to display an image, you query the DB for the file name (and directory name if applicable) based on the related information in the DB, then use the query result to populate your <img> tag.