Sell Stock Photos & Videos
Upload photos/videos to stock sites. Earn royalties every time someone downloads your content.
- Startup cost
- €500
- Rough range once established
- €5–€150 a month
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Risk
- Low
An estimate, not a forecast — many attempts earn nothing, especially in the first year. For a model with every assumption shown, use the matcher.
Step-by-step guide
1Invest in decent camera (€500) or use quality smartphone
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2Learn basics of composition and lighting
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3Upload to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty Images
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4Focus on high-demand topics (business, tech, lifestyle)
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5Build library of 500+ images for consistent income
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Why people choose it
- Passive royalties
- Creative work
- One upload, sell forever
- Low ongoing effort
What can go wrong
- Saturated market
- Takes time to build portfolio
- Low per-download earnings (€0.25-5)