Depositphotos review

Depositphotos publishes its full royalty table, which makes earnings easy to predict. Photos and vectors sold in packs under a Standard or Extended License earn 30% at Green level, rising through Bronze, Silver and Gold to 38% at Platinum. Subscription downloads pay a fixed amount per image instead, from $0.25 at Green to $0.33 at Platinum. Contributors in the Revenue Share Special Program share 40% of net subscription revenue, prorated by how often subscribers download their files. Video pays 30% to 38% by level and audio 34% to 42%. Registration is free with no obligations, but you must pass a short examination test with a few of your best files before you can upload freely. One detail to note: royalties follow what the buyer actually paid, so discounts and taxes on app store purchases lower your share. Images must be JPEG, JPG or PNG in RGB.

Who it is for

Photographers who want clear level-based rates for packs and subscriptions.

Price

Free to join; 30% to 38% on pack sales and $0.25 to $0.33 per subscription download, by level.

If a photo or vector image is purchased with Packs under a Standard or Extended License, your royalty rate* depends solely upon your Contributor's Level
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Pack royalties of 30% to 38% from Green to Platinum level
• Fixed subscription earnings of $0.25 to $0.33 per image
• Revenue Share Special Program sharing 40% of net subscription revenue
• Video royalties of 30% to 38% by level
• Free registration with a short examination test

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rates for each level are published in full
• Strength: Registration is free with no obligations
• Strength: Royalties also cover audio files at 34% to 42%
• Weakness: Royalties are calculated on the discounted price the buyer paid
• Weakness: New contributors must pass an examination test
• Weakness: Top pack rate of 38% is below Alamy and 123RF ceilings

Key facts

• Pack royalty: 30% to 38%
• Subscription earnings: $0.25 to $0.33 per image
• Levels: Green, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
• Image formats: JPEG, JPG or PNG in RGB

Where it ranks

Depositphotos is No. 5 in our Best Sites to Sell Stock Photos verdict and No. 5 in Best Stock Photo Sites.