To sign up for a Shutterstock contributor account, register at submit.shutterstock.com. This site is specifically tailored for content creators. Customers should use shutterstock.com.
To register, you’ll need to provide some basic personal information and verify your email. You are welcome to create a free browse account on our customer site as well, but you can only submit content through your contributor account on submit.shutterstock.com.
STEP 1: Provide Basic Information
On the first page, enter your full legal name, display name, and email address. Your full name should match your legal or business name if you register as a business. Your display name is what will be displayed publicly. We will contact you through the email address associated with your account.
When you press “Next,” we will send you a message to verify that the email address you provided is valid. Follow the instructions in the email.
Check out this article if you encounter problems verifying your email.
STEP 2: Add your address
Enter your residential address and your mailing address if they are different. Address information should be entered in English only (accented letters or special characters are not accepted).
STEP 3: Fill in your Tax Form
A valid tax form is required in order to receive payments and submit content. If you’re unsure which form applies to you, please consult your legal and/or tax advisor.
You can learn more about the different types of tax forms here:
STEP 4: Submit your work
Now you’re ready to explore your account dashboard and start uploading your content! Please keep in mind that you may only upload your own work or content to which you hold the copyright.
Learn more about submitting different content types:
All content goes through moderation to ensure it meets our quality, legal, and technical standards. Review times vary by content type. Content that is identified as a potential match for the data marketplace may require further review and will remain in your Pending tab longer.
Not all content will be approved for our marketplaces. In some cases, it may be returned to you to make additional edits. Learn more about why content may have been rejected here and review this article for tips to succeed as a Shutterstock contributor.