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Ultimate List of Stock Photo Agencies


Ultimate List of Stock Photo Agencies

For photo, video and vector contributors

Last updated: May 2020. Some information may be outdated.

This is a comprehensive reference of stock photo agencies and their key details for contributors. While this list was last maintained when dropstock.io was active, it remains a useful starting point for stock photographers.

AgencyFoundedBased InTypesLicenseCommissionUpload
Shutterstock2003NY, USAPhoto, Video, VectorRF15-40%FTP, Web
Adobe Stock2015CA, USAPhoto, Video, VectorRF33%Web, Lightroom
iStockPhoto2000Calgary, CanadaPhoto, Video, VectorRF, RM15-45%FTP, Web
Dreamstime2000TN, USAPhoto, Video, VectorRF, RM25-60%FTP, Web
123rf2005MalaysiaPhoto, Video, VectorRF30-60%FTP, Web
Pond52006NY, USAPhoto, Video, VectorRF40-60%FTP, Web
Alamy1999UKPhoto, VideoRF, RM40-50%Web
Depositphotos2009FL, USAPhoto, Video, VectorRF34-42%FTP, Web
BigStockPhoto2004NY, USAPhoto, VectorRF30%Web
CanStockPhoto2004CanadaPhoto, VectorRF20-50%FTP, Web
Getty Images1995WA, USAPhoto, VideoRM20-25%Web
Stocksy2013CanadaPhoto, VideoRF50-75%Web
Envato (Photodune)2006AustraliaPhotoRF12.5-50%Web
PicFair2013UKPhotoRF80%Web

License Types: RF = Royalty Free, RM = Rights Managed

Note: Commission rates, upload methods and terms change over time. Always verify current details directly with each agency. Some agencies listed here may have changed their terms or closed since this list was last updated.

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