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We Want You
iStockphoto wants to be your Exclusive online royalty-free image dealer. We don't want to share you, and we'll take very good care of you. Every day more iStockers take the Exclusive plunge and never look back.
Earn Up To 40% Royalties
Every time your canister level increases, you'll earn a higher royalty on every download:
| Size | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSmall | $0.35 | $0.42 | $0.49 | $0.56 |
| Small | $1.05 | $1.26 | $1.47 | $1.68 |
| Medium | $1.75 | $2.10 | $2.45 | $2.80 |
| Large | $3.50 | $4.20 | $4.90 | $5.60 |
| XLarge | $5.25 | $6.30 | $7.35 | $8.40 |
| XXLarge | $7.00 | $8.40 | $9.80 | $11.20 |
Note: Royalties are based on the gross credit value of $1.40 USD. Royalties above are in USD. Actual royalties are based on net credit value which varies with purchase
- Base: 1 - 249 downloads
- Bronze: 250 - 2,499 downloads
- Silver: 2,500 - 9,999 downloads
- Gold: 10,000 - 24,999 downloads
- Diamond: 25,000 - 199,999 downloads
- Black Diamond: 200,000+ downloads
Earnings calculatorExclusivity FAQs:
How long am I committed?
If you get cold feet, you can cancel your Exclusive contract with 30 days notice, after providing us with a reason ("it's not you, it's me"). And we'll always take you back, with a 90 day reinstatement waiting period.
What does full Exclusivity require?
Full artist Exclusivity means no images, video or audio files may be sold on other royalty-free sites or businesses with the exception of Getty Images.
Does that cover all of my files?
Exclusivity only covers your royalty-free stock files. iStock does not require Exclusivity for:
- Rights-managed files with other organizations
- Personal portfolio sites
- Work for hire/editorial work contracts
- Prints for sale
- Prints, t-shirts and the like produced on art-only sites such as cafepress.com
Are there other restrictions?
- Images, video or audio files may not be sold on the artist's own site (including collections, CD-ROMs, etc).
- Artist may not give away files for free, from their own or any other site.
- Rejected files may not be sold elsewhere
Please read the complete Exclusive Artist Supply Agreement and/or the Audio Exclusive Artist Supply Agreement. If you have any questions at all, contact us and we'll be glad to help.
How do I become an Exclusive contributor?
If you have 250 downloads, a minimum 50% approval rating, and have no royalty-free stock images, vector illustrations, video footage or Flash files available at other agencies, you can join our Exclusive team. Video and audio contributors only need one upload to be approved as an Exclusive contributor
More Benefits
Increased Sales Potential
iStockphoto is the world's busiest image market. Exclusivity brings more attention to your portfolio and makes the most out of all that traffic. You will see a difference.
Business cards
Every Exclusive member gets a box of personalized business cards showcasing your artwork, with a link to your portfolio page and free referral credits.
Extended License Bonus
Exclusives earn a bonus 10% royalty on every Extended License download, which means as a Diamond Exclusive you can make up to 50%.
Easier Uploads
Exclusives have increased upload limits and a shorter inspection queue, so more of your work gets online faster. Audio upload limits do not increase when you become Exclusive.
Getty Images
Our friends at Getty Images offer our Exclusive Gold contributors the opportunity to contribute to their collection. Video and audio contributors are exempt from this offer at this time
Protection and Resolution
Exclusvity makes it easier for us to protect our contributors. We can better enforce compliance issues when we know an image came from us and must follow our licensing agreement.
Marketing and Channel Distribution
Increase your Profile
We only use our Exclusive artists to advertise iStock, and we advertise a lot. We hit all the big tradeshows, events, and publications to showcase your portfolio.
Reach New Audiences
We also distribute your work through our channel partners, putting together deals to show and sell your work to other audiences. The royalties and rights remain the same, and you always retain copyright in your work. We just want to sell more of your files, and negotiate wider distribution on your behalf. You do have the right to opt out of this program.