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Apply to be a contributor
Click the Apply button for the file type you want to contribute and start reading the manual. Once you've learned the ropes, you just have to take a quick quiz.
Submit 3 samples of your art
After you pass the quiz, you will be asked to submit three original samples of art. Keep that manual bookmarked - we want to see your very best work.
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Reach your potential
Blend hard work with creativity and you could be the next iStocker to quit their day job.
Learn from the best
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Challenge yourself
We're proud that our contributors meet the toughest quality standards of any microstock website.
Be part of history
In 2001 we had the crazy idea to sell stock images online for prices anyone could afford. It wasn't long before people from all over the world wanted to bring their own artwork to iStock. Now we're the world's leading stock destination. iStock is fun, rewarding and addictive.
What does iStock pay?
iStock pays contributors a base royalty rate of 20% for each file downloaded. If you are an Exclusive contributor you can earn up to 40%. Since iStock introduced Subscriptions in May 2008, there's potential to make even more on each file, especially for Exclusives. Learn more
Become Exclusive
We want you all to ourselves. Make iStock your Exclusive online royalty-free agent. You'll make a higher royalty rate, grab more of the attention, and you could get a chance to upload your files with Getty Images. Learn more
Exclusives can travel the world
iStockalypse was born in 2005 and it's an official multi-day iStock event where Exclusive iStock artists gather in a gorgeous location to produce art. We've been to Prague, Austin, Boston, Barcelona and Buenos Aries, to name a few. Learn more
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