Can I legally use Shutterstock images?

Yes! You can use Shutterstock images on websites without any restrictions on the number of viewers or hits on the website. Under the Standard License, images can also be used in web video without regard to audience size, provided that the production budget is less than $10,000 USD.

Can you use stock photos from other websites?

As long as they are labeled for commercial use, you can use stock photos in multiple designs and projects with a for-profit purpose, including websites, marketing and advertising, branding, and more. If the photos are labeled as Editorial, you can only use them for this end (never commercially).

What happens when you buy a stock photo on Shutterstock?

But the truth is, when you buy a stock photo, a large part of the money goes to the website itself — fees up to 85\% aren’t uncommon. It’s hard to tell how much an image creator will get when his image is bought. For example, Shutterstock works with a variable subscription model.

Can blockchain cut out a platform like Shutterstock?

Blockchain can indeed cut out a platform like Shutterstock and reduce or remove all fees, giving image creators the freedom to determine their prices. Few projects have thought about providing this solution, however, WeMark did. WeMark has been created to present an alternative to stock photo websites like Shutterstock and Getty Images.

Are there any good alternatives to Shutterstock?

There are as well some centralised alternatives that require much lower fees for using their platform. The power of Shutterstock has definitely decreased compared with the early (golden) years of Shutterstock due to free stock photo websites. However, there is a big chance the free stock image will be used on dozens of other websites.

Can I use images on Shutterstock in perpetuity?

Shutterstock’s Standard Image license also allows for unlimited use, including commercial use, in perpetuity. I’m not as familiar with Shutterstock’s content tiering, but I think most if not all of their content has this license. See more: Shutterstock Terms of Service & License Agreements HOWEVER—always read the fine print.

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