Shutterstock is a global marketplace for artists and creators to sell royalty-free images, footage, vectors and illustrations. We want to see the world through your eyes.

If you are looking to sell your content on Shutterstock, all you need to do to get started is sign up for a free contributor account and within minutes you can begin submitting your work! Image by VZ_Art. Getting started . Here are a few basic guidelines you need to know before you start:

1. Payment Cycle. At Midnight (12:00 AM US Eastern time) on the 1st of each calendar month, a new cycle begins. Shortly after, we start calculating earnings that were accrued in the previous month and determine which accounts are eligible to receive a payment.

The maximum file size you can upload using your web browser is: 50 MB for photos, 100 MB for EPS. If you upload via FTPS, you can upload JPEGs up to 50 MB, EPS files up to 100 MB, and TIFFs up to 4 GB in size.

Photo and Video Quality Requirements. Learn about content submission requirements for quality such as focus, exposure, or noise.

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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%.

Invest in an aluminum or carbon fiber tripod for greater stability and choose a head that suits your style of photography or videography. A ball head tripod is ideal for photography, whereas a pan-and-tilt option is best suited for video.

Generally, three main factors determine the amount you earn from each download. Earnings per download vary based on: Type of plan used by the customer.

Submitting photos to Shutterstock is simple. Just upload your files with descriptions and keywords. We’ll evaluate your submissions and publish the approved content to your portfolio.