title: Should I save uploaded(img files) to App_Data?
body: <p>I am using asp.net mvc and have a section where a user can upload images. I am wondering where should I store them.</p>
  
  <p>I was following <a href="http://haacked.com/archive/2010/07/16/uploading-files-with-aspnetmvc.aspx" rel="noreferrer">this tutorial</a> and he seems to store it in the app_data. I however read another person say it should only hold your database.</p>
  
  <p>So not sure what the advantages are for using app_data. I am on a shared hosting so I don't know if that makes a difference.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Edit</strong></p>
  
  <p>I am planning to store the path to the images in the database. I will be then using them in a image tag and rendering them to the user when they come to my site. I have a file uploader that only will expect images(check will be client and server)</p>