Checked 29 Oct 2026
Depositphotos 3.2Silver 40 pts
A stock content marketplace with 200+ million files, paying contributors per download with levels based on portfolio performance.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via PayPal+2 more ways to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2009 17 yrs
Based in- New York, United States
- Web rank
- #4,960 worldwide
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Depositphotos is a stock content marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 30-38% royalty by level and you can withdraw via PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill. Founded in 2009, Depositphotos is based in New York, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Depositphotos
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Figures published by Depositphotos or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on access and track record. Weaker on fees.
- Fees1.5
- Getting paid2.8
- Access4.5
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
40 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Depositphotos 119,062 contributors (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Depositphotos Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Depositphotos free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Depositphotos 30–38%
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Depositphotos #4,960 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Depositphotos Founded 2009
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Depositphotos 30–38%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Depositphotos Founded 2009
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join Depositphotos?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application and you are 18 or older.
You need a tax ID number. First payout: 30+ days.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Depositphotos accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
We have not verified which countries Depositphotos accepts yet.
- A tax ID number
- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payout30+ days
Good to know: Pass an exam with your 5 best files (7-10 business day review), and you cannot withdraw until an approved W-8 or W-9 tax form is on file.
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How Depositphotos compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
Not enough comparable data yet to rank Depositphotos against similar platforms.
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Is Depositphotos legit?
What we could verify about the company
Depositphotos is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2009 (17 years)
- Headquartered in New York, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain depositphotos.com was registered in 2009 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #4,960)
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Depositphotos in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #4,960 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (depositphotos.com)
- Domain registered
- Feb 2009depositphotos.com, 17 years ago
- Parent company
- Vistaprint
- Industry
- Stock photography
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Depositphotos timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Depositphotos founded
Headquarters today: New York, United States
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Milestone
119,062 contributors
Depositphotos' official contributor page lists 119,062 contributors selling to 13.3M+ customers in 192 countries.
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Milestone
30-38% per on-demand sale
Depositphotos pays photo contributors a royalty of 30% (Green level) up to 38% (Platinum level) of each on-demand pack sale, per its official seller price page.
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Milestone
$0.25-$0.33 per sub download
Depositphotos pays a fixed $0.25 (Green) to $0.33 (Platinum) per photo downloaded through a subscription, depending on contributor level, per its official seller price page.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for Depositphotos yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Depositphotos
How much does Depositphotos charge?
Depositphotos fees: 30-38% royalty by level.
How do you get paid on Depositphotos?
Depositphotos pays out via PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill.
Which countries is Depositphotos available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on Depositphotos?
Depositphotos' official contributor page lists 119,062 contributors selling to 13.3M+ customers in 192 countries. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Depositphotos legit?
Yes, Depositphotos is a real, operating platform: operating since 2009 (17 years), headquartered in New York, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Depositphotos alternatives?
Similar platforms include Adobe Stock, Freepik, Shutterstock and Dreamstime. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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