Shutterstock Contributor

Shutterstock Contributor

by Shutterstock Inc.

8.6K ratings
910 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 17, 2014
  • August 3, 2026

Features

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Empower visual artists and photographers to monetize their creative work globally. Upload images directly from your phone, track earnings, and gain insights into customer behavior and market trends to optimize your content strategy.

Upload images from phone
Monitor sales and portfolio performance
Access customer insights and data
Discover trending creative content
Submit work on the go
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What's New in Shutterstock Contributor

2.7.4

August 3, 2026

Bug fixes and minor enhancements.

User reviews

The change

Since the new rate in compensation I lost my drive to submit to the app but I still do just a lot less if not for the easier way to submit I may not even have my contributors account so over all I rate this app at a 2 1/2 to 3

It’s a mediocre experience

Starting with the good: it’s relatively easy to use, free, capable of selling large varieties of image and film content.
The bad: Often times images aren’t approved due to something along the lines of “data must be in English” meanwhile the data entered IS in English, I assume industry specific terminology isn’t understood by the LLM or Low income individual reviewing photos. (Such as rime icing in aviation for example) so you have to dumb down your description to idiot level English and remove the opportunity for niche searches to find your image.

Also how they decide how much an image sale is worth or how it breaks down to who gets paid what isn’t exactly clear or easy to find in-app as a refresher note.
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DONT WASTE YOUR TIME

this app is horrible can’t even upload pictures or videos from phone if you try you end up in a never ending loading screen TRASH APP!

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Funktioniert wie Beschrieben

Not very functional

The app just doesn’t really work. It’s great for checking to see if images have been approved and for viewing monthly earnings. Other than that it doesn’t do much. The app has not been able to update my portfolio in months so I can’t view anything in my portfolio through the app.

Has the possibility to be something useful and good. Definitely doesn’t seem like it’s been updated since it was first created. Lots of room for improvement.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent app crashes and glitches

Bug

Inconsistent upload and review status updates

Bug

Incorrect or misleading rejection reasons

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Batch editing and uploading capabilities

Feature

More detailed analytics and sales reporting

Feature

Ability to edit and manage portfolio within the app

Feature

Support for video uploads and tracking

Feature

FAQ

What does the Shutterstock Contributor app do?

This app allows approved Shutterstock artists and photographers to upload their creative content directly from their mobile devices. It also provides tools to monitor sales, track portfolio performance, and gain insights into customer behavior and market trends.

How can I earn money with this app?

You can earn money by uploading your images and other creative content through the app. When customers download your work, you receive earnings based on Shutterstock's royalty structure. The app helps you optimize your content strategy by showing you what's trending and what customers are purchasing.

Is there a cost to use the Shutterstock Contributor app?

The Shutterstock Contributor app is free to download and use for approved Shutterstock artists. There are no upfront costs associated with uploading your content or accessing the app's features.

What kind of content can I upload?

The app is designed for visual artists and photographers to upload images. It also supports other creative content, allowing you to earn money through your craft. The platform aims to showcase your incredible content to potential customers worldwide.

Who is this app for?

This app is exclusively for approved Shutterstock artists, photographers, and content creators. It's designed for individuals who want to monetize their creative work and manage their portfolio on the go.