How much can you earn through Shutterstock?
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How much can you earn through Shutterstock?
As a Shutterstock contributor, you earn 15\%–40\% of the image price….Shutterstock Contributor Earnings.
| Image level | Photos sold | You earn |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Up to 100 | 15\% |
| Level 2 | 101-250 | 20\% |
| Level 3 | 251-500 | 25\% |
| Level 4 | 501-2,500 | 30\% |
How much do you get paid for a Shutterstock post?
A level 1 contributor (who has less than 100 image sales) will earn 15\% per image, while a level 6 contributor (who has more than 25,000 image sales) will be able to earn 40\% per image, depending on the image pack sold by Shutterstock.
What kind of content can you sell on Shutterstock?
Generally, there are three kinds of content you can sell on Shutterstock. These include: Photo Selling – You can trade photos on the site as long as they are in JPF format and at least 4MP. This is to say that you’ll need a good camera with a high resolution for this. Videos – You are also allowed to create and sell video footage on Shutterstock.
Is Shutterstock still a money machine?
Shutterstock continues to be my number one money machine. After the November-December dip, the earnings have risen above $100 in January-March. The main reason for these numbers are the “biggie” sales that have made a return since October 2018. “Biggies” are sales that sell usually between $20-$60 per image.
Should I apply to Shutterstock or iStockphoto?
I was ready to apply to Shutterstock! Yes, you have to apply, they don’t just take anyone with a phone camera. So I submitted to Shutterstock & iStockPhoto, but we’re still focusing on Shutterstock. Shutterstock was A LOT faster with the review process, taking around 5 business days. iStockPhoto took around 30 days.