.pics domains

The .pics domain is a short, casual extension for sharing images: photographers, galleries, and anyone posting pictures online. The word is a friendly shorthand for pictures, so a name plus .pics reads as a relaxed, image-focused site and is easy to remember and share. Photographers use it for portfolios, event hosts for shared galleries, and communities for photo collections, all under a domain built around images. Registration is open to anyone worldwide with no restrictions and follows standard yearly terms. Because the word is short and universally understood, brandable names remain available where a common gTLD would be crowded, and its casual tone suits both hobby and professional sharing. For a photographer, an event gallery, or anyone who wants an easy place to post images, ending the address in .pics puts the content directly into the web address and tells visitors the site is about pictures before they arrive.

.pics domain details

Type	Generic Top-Level Domain
Registry	CentralNIC
Registration	$22.00/yr
Renewal	$22.00/yr
WHOIS privacy	Free
DNSSEC	Supported
Registration period	1 to 10 years

Register .pics domains with an AI agent

OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .pics domain can be registered, renewed, and managed through natural language using Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Frequently asked questions

How do I register a .pics domain?: Search for the .pics name you want, confirm it is available, and complete checkout - or ask an MCP-compatible AI assistant to do it for you. Registration through OSIR starts at $22.00/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
Can I register a .pics domain with Claude or ChatGPT?: Yes. OSIR supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with 82 tools, so any MCP-compatible AI assistant - including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Copilot - can search, register, and manage .pics domains on your behalf.
What is included with a .pics domain registration?: Every .pics domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $22.00/yr.
How much does it cost to renew a .pics domain?: .pics renewal is $22.00/yr through OSIR. Prices include ICANN fees and a 3% or $0.30 processing fee (whichever is greater). There are no hidden fees.