Fees & deductions
Royalties vary with the licence, plan and contributor level; do not treat a percentage as a sales forecast.
Photos & stock licensing · source-based site guide
Is Shutterstock Contributor a good fit for you?
License original photos, video and other accepted assets. Royalties depend on the licence, customer plan and contributor earnings level.
Build a small businessOfficial programme found
By FunSurveys editorial team · Sources checked 28 Oct 2026
We reviewed public documentation. We did not open an account, complete assignments or test withdrawals.
Official domain: submit.shutterstock.com · No referral parameters added.
Who it may suit
Creators who can build a technically suitable, rights-cleared portfolio.
The trade-off to consider
Payment requires the threshold, tax information and an eligible provider. Certain accounts can also face a country-related waiting period.
How payment works
PayPal, Skrill and Payoneer are documented options. A current tax form and eligible receiving account are required.
Minimum & timing
US$25 minimum in the reviewed payment guide.
Who can apply
Contributors must follow identity, content ownership and release rules. Payment access varies by country.
Official sources you can check
- Contributor guidelines ↗
Documentation checked 28 Oct 2026. - Selling work and payment ↗
Documentation checked 28 Oct 2026.
Provider terms can change. A published programme does not establish current task supply, admission or payout health.
Send a correction or a newer source →Compare other photos & stock licensing options
Adobe Stock
Submit eligible creative assets for review and earn royalties when they are licensed. An accepted portfolio can have uneven or no sales.
Read the site guide →Alamy
License images through a stock marketplace. Use the current contract and commission table rather than an older summary of contributor tiers.
Read the site guide →
