Microstock file formats for uploading vector illustrations
1. November 2011, 11:42
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.
What is the best vector image size for selling in microstock? [UPDATED]
30. March 2010, 07:42
Selling graphics
Few months ago I wrote an article about preparing
vector illustration for sale in microstock and there I wrote, that
16 Megapixels should be the ideal size for the JPG preview. But now
I made a small research and found, that 16 Megapixels is not
enough!. Now – after the closing of StockXpert
microstock agency site – the situation is a bit different and
15 Megapixels is enough
Free vector social media sticker set
17. February 2010, 01:30
Freebies
I just created and released a free social media vector set – 8 labels, that you can use for your site, design, application. There is a high quality JPG version and scalable vector EPS file in the zip, that you can download.
How to prepare vector illustration for microstock sale
11. May 2009, 01:34
Tutorials
On most microstock sites accepts vector illustrations in EPS format (in version Illustrator 8) with generated JPG preview of the illustration. Some of them wants it in ZIP, some need just small preview and others big. In this article I will show you the best and easiest way, how to prepare the illustration in desired EPS format and how to generate JPG preview.
How to start selling photos and illustrations on microstock
20. March 2009, 05:49
Selling graphics,
Stock sites
So you want to sell your photos, bitmap or vector illustrations, flash, footage or audio on the internet and earn some money, but you don't know where and how to start – right now you are on the right place, I will try to help you in this article – it should be a detailed guide for selling images.
The best microstock sites for selling photos, illustrations, footage, flash
23. February 2009, 13:53
Selling graphics,
Stock sites
In the following article I have written down some details about the best microstock sites for photographers and graphic artists. If you are just a beginner in the microstock world, then I can recommend you to start with Dreamstime and after you have a portfolio about 50 images, try your luck on the Shutterstock.
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
Read more info about those agencies.
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