You do not need a photobucket account.I don't use one unless it is video.Most All computers have a photo editing program.If not get one.If you bought a digitial camera,it should have come with one.Set up an "HBC pics folder" on your desktop-simple.Open your pic for editing in the picture program.Check the properties of the photo It will tell you the file type-"Jpeg,Mpeg etc" and the size whether in KB's or MB's.Check the HBC upload site for Max file size and if your picture is "too big",in your photo program there is a resize option,change the resolution of your pics to bring it in under size.Your HBC file on your desktop now has your proper sized photos ready for uploading.Go to Gallery,upload photos,Browse button to your desktop file and there they are !