Shutterstock Contributor

FAQs

• How do I upload photos to Shutterstock app?
  To upload your own content to Editor:
  

  • Log into your Shutterstock account and open Editor.
  • In the left-side menu, click “My files.”
  • Next, click “Uploads.”
  • From here, you can either drag and drop files from your computer or click “Upload image” to browse your computer and select the desired file.
• How do I sell images on Shutterstock app?
  Become a Contributor
  

  • Create. Produce high-quality images and videos for our customers to download.
  • Submit. Upload your content with our easy-to-use platform, and get tips for success.
  • Get paid. Make money every time your content is downloaded by one of our worldwide customers.
  • Refer.
• How do I set up a contributor on Shutterstock?
  To sign up for a Shutterstock contributor account register at submit.shutterstock.com. This is the site made specifically for our contributors, our customers use shutterstock.com. To register, you'll need to provide some basic personal information and verify your email.
• How does Shutterstock contributor make money?
  Shutterstock contributors earn royalties every time one of their approved images is downloaded by a customer. The amount of payment is based on a couple of things: the license and subscription used for each download, and your earnings tier.
• Is there an app for Shutterstock contributor?
  The Shutterstock Contributor app makes it easy to sign up, upload and submit your content, as well as track your earnings on the go. It is also available in 21 languages!
• Is contributing to Shutterstock worth it?
  For most stock photographers and illustrators, Shutterstock consistently outperforms all other agencies. If you are thinking of getting started as a microstock photographer, make sure Shutterstock is at the top of your list to join. For many contributors, Shutterstock represents around 40% of their monthly earnings.
• How do you make a contributor on Shutterstock?
  To sign up for a Shutterstock contributor account register at submit.shutterstock.com. This is the site made specifically for our contributors, our customers use shutterstock.com. To register, you'll need to provide some basic personal information and verify your email.
• Can we earn money from Shutterstock?
  As a Shutterstock contributor, you will earn a percentage of the price Shutterstock receives for licensing your content. There are 6 separate earnings levels for images and for videos, ranging from 15% up to 40%. You can graduate through them independently based on your download count in each category.