Does it cost money to upload to Shutterstock?

Uploading images to a stock photography house like Shutterstock is easy, free, and can be quite profitable over time. When you contribute to Shutterstock, you still retain the copyright to your creations, and you receive a royalty whenever a subscriber downloads one of your photos.

How much will Shutterstock pay?

Shutterstock pays you 25 to 38 cents every time one of your images is downloaded, based on your earnings tier. The on demand plan lets customers purchase an image pack under the standard or enhanced license. These images must be downloaded within a year of the purchase date.

What is the minimum payment in Shutterstock?

$35
The “Minimum payout” field indicates the amount of earnings that must accrue in your account before a payment can be made. The minimum payment amount is $35 and the maximum level for any payment via Payoneer, Paypal or Skrill is $2000.

How does Shutterstock pay its contributors?

When it comes to payments, Shutterstock pays its contributors on a monthly basis. Payments are issued through PayPal, Skrill, and Payoneer. They are calculated at the end of the month for contributors who meet their minimum payout amount and sent to your preferred payment method.

What can you sell on Shutterstock?

You can sell photos, videos, illustrations, 3D images, and vector illustrations on Shutterstock. The upload process is relatively simple. However, bear in mind that they do have submission guidelines in place for each type of content as well as a review process which we will talk about more below.

How long does it take for Shutterstock to review my submission?

Shutterstock will send you a confirmation email that your submission is in review and when the review process is done, you’ll get another email. Typically, the review process may take up to 72 hours although it may take up to 7 days during peak submission times. When it comes to payments, Shutterstock pays its contributors on a monthly basis.

Where can I see my earnings as a contributor?

Your contributor earnings, along with your Image or Video Level, are displayed in the Dashboard section of your account. Levels for all contributors will reset to level 1 on January 1st of each year.