A tour of 123RF1 / 9

123RF in 9 slides

A stock-content marketplace where contributors license photos, vectors, and footage.

Stock content marketplace
Stock marketplaces
Based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia

2005founded

3.1our rating out of 5

30achievement points, Bronze

How it works2 / 9

What you do on 123RF

How the money is made: selling digital products

Make it once
Upload and list it
Buyers download it
Royalties paid out

A stock-content marketplace where contributors license photos, vectors, and footage.

Founded 2005 · next to 16 other stock marketplaces

Each dot is a platform of the same type, placed at its founding year.

Work and topics

Good for

Fees3 / 9

What 123RF takes

30–60%the cut 123RF takes

30-60% royalty by contributor level

Reaches youDepends on your tier, category or client123RF’s fee

From the published fees, before payment-processing, currency or withdrawal charges. Work out your own amount →

Getting paid4 / 9

How the money reaches you

From sign-up to payout

Sign up
Quick profile or ID reviewIncludes an ID check
Do the work
Earnings clearMonthly, payments should arrive by the 17th
First payoutBy the 17th monthly

$50

4 ways to withdraw

Who can join5 / 9

Can you join?

Yes, if you are 18 or older.

You need a portfolio or work samples. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. First payout: By the 17th monthly.

What you need

18 or olderMinimum age
A portfolio or work samples
An ID checkBefore you can work or withdraw
Quick profile or ID reviewHow sign-up works

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Real earnings6 / 9

What people actually earn

Good to know · 202630%-60% license commission

The company says contributor commission on credit-based licenses ranges from 30% to 60% by contributor level, on its commission schedule checked in October 2026…

Source: 123rf.com ↗

Good to know · 2026$0.216-$0.432 per download

The company says subscription downloads pay contributors US$0.216 to US$0.432 depending on contributor level, before rounding, on its schedule checked in Octobe…

Source: 123rf.com ↗

Rating and achievements7 / 9

How it scores

3.1out of 5

Strong on track record and access. Weaker on fees.

Fees1.5
Getting paid2.8
Access4.3
Track record4.5
Proof of earnings2.5

30/100 ptsBronze

Open worldwide
Clear fees
Top 10K website
10 years running
20 years running

Profile completeness8 / 9

How much we know

70%

We have 10 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.

What we have

What kind of platform it is
Year founded
Headquarters
Fees
Minimum payout
How fast you get paid
Withdrawal methods
Join requirements
Countries it accepts
Real earnings figures

Still missing

Plain-English overview
Payment protection
Review ratings
Wikipedia or reference page
Support channels
Mobile apps
Social accounts

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Next steps9 / 9

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