Microstock file formats for uploading vector illustrations
1. November 2011, 10:42
Selling graphics,
Stock sites
Every Microstock agency use a bit different upload system – specially for vector images. On some sites you need JPG preview with EPS file with same filename, on others you need to have it packed in a ZIP file, somewhere you need big JPG preview and some sites needs just EPS. Here is a simple overview of all bigger microstock sites with their file format requirements for vector illustrations.
Most popular microstock photos, illustrations and videos
10. February 2010, 23:31
Buying graphics,
Selling graphics
What are the most popular images and videos on microstock? You can find them in the lists on nearly each microstock agency (on some agencies you have to register to display the list). Sometimes they offer also overview of most searched keywords, which is very useful for the contributors.
Microstock for designers - where to buy photos and illustrations (updated)
10. June 2009, 01:33
Buying graphics,
Stock sites
As a webdesigner I need quite often some photo or illustration for my graphic designs, or as a part of the website content. At the beginning of my career I used some free stock photo sites, but after some time I realized, that the searching of the right photo took me quite a long time and the result is poor. So I started to use microstock – you can get there photo from few cents and the microstock agencies have really big portfolios (some of them have more than 6 millions items!) and the quality is excellent.
Fotolia accepts vectors in EPS and AI formats now
25. March 2009, 13:56
Fotolia,
Selling graphics
In the past, Fotolia accepted vector illustrations only in SVG format (most of the other microstock agencies require EPS format – version Illustrator 8). But now you can sell your vectors in EPS or AI formats (version Illustrator 10, but 8 should be good enough too), that is a big improvement! The pricing system is also changed – the price depends on the complexity of the artwork.
Fotolia is submitting stock video
16. February 2009, 05:18
Fotolia,
Selling graphics
In the middle of February Fotolia will start offering footage in various digital formats including HD video, for as little as £10. Contributors can submit their footage right now.
Best microstock sites
This list is sorted according to contributors - the most valuable sites first:
Shutterstock
Fotolia
Dreamstime
iStockphoto
BigStock
123RF
Crestock
Graphic Leftovers
Depositphotos
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