- Vectors must be in AI or EPS format
- File size must be less than 2 MB
- You must be the original creator of the file
- Images must not contain protected logos or protected trademarks
- Images must be creative and detailed (simple vectors without any creative detail will be refused)
- Auto tracing must not be used to create the image
Sell images and videos on Fotolia
Vector Pricing
Vector files on Fotolia must adhere to the following criteria:
Vector licenses
When you upload a vector illustration in AI or EPS format, six standard JPEG license resolutions are generated automatically (from XS to XXL).
To earn additional royalties, you may select the extended license option. This license allows the buyer to create derivative products intended for resale, where the vector is the main element of the product (for example, postcards, posters, t-shirts, templates).
| Royalty Free Licenses | Price | Condition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | V | AI or EPS format | ||
| XV | XV | AI or EPS format |
Vector sale prices and royalties
1 Credit = $1.00
There are 2 ways to sell vectors on Fotolia: the credit system (Pay-As-You-Go) and subscription plans.
I) The Credit System
Most of the vectors sold on Fotolia are purchased with credits. Each time a customer buys a vector with credits, the contributor receives a commission in credits in accordance to contributor's rank and the exclusivity option chosen.
Important: As described in these charts, the different license prices are based on the XS license price.
From White to Silver
From Gold to Diamond
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 3  XS |
5 XS |
7 XS |
8 XS |
10 XS |
5 XS |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 3 XS |
6 XS |
8 XS |
10 XS |
12 XS |
5 XS |
Please note that after 6 months without a sale, content prices are automatically set at the minimum price. If a file has sold 5 times or more, the contributor has the ability to change the price back to the maximum price.
The rates set forth in the below charts are subject to the Pricing Disclaimer.
II) Subscription plan
All non-exclusive vectors are automatically included in subscription plans. Contributors may also choose to offer their exclusive files in the subscription system. To remove your exclusive images from subscription sales, update the "Subscription" field in the "My Profile" section.
Vectors offered in the subscription program have better visibility on the website. Royalties are paid in credits and determined by the contributor's rank, and the type of subscription used to download the content (Daily/monthly limit subscription or annual limit subscription).
In the subscription program, vector illustrations are delivered in vector format (= 1 download).
NOTE: Sales from last generation subscription plans maintain the former download ratios (1 vector = 3 downloads)
Please select your exclusivity option in the drop menu below to access the royalties and commissions chart:
Total Exclusivity
Partial Exclusivity
Non-Exclusivity
The price and royalty chart for Total Exclusivity:
| Ranking | Royalty | Vector (V) | Extended Vector (XV) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 35% | 5 | 40 | ||
| 40% | 10 | 80 | ||
| 45% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 51% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 54% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 57% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 60% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 63% | 15 | 100 |
The price and royalty chart for exclusive files under Partial Exclusivity:
| Ranking | Royalty | Vector (V) | Extended Vector (XV) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 5 | 40 | ||
| 23% | 10 | 80 | ||
| 25% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 31% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 37% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 40% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 43% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 46% | 15 | 100 |
The price and royalty chart for non-exclusive files:
| Ranking | Royalty | Vector (V) | Extended Vector (XV) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 5 | 40 | ||
| 23% | 5 | 80 | ||
| 25% | 5 | 100 | ||
| 31% | 5 | 100 | ||
| 37% | 10 | 100 | ||
| 40% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 43% | 15 | 100 | ||
| 46% | 15 | 100 |
Please select the type of subscription plan in the drop menu below to access the royalties chart:
The royalty chart for daily/monthly limit Subscription plans:
| Ranking | Revenue per download (Vectors) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0.25 credits | ||
|
0.27 credits | ||
|
0.29 credits | ||
|
0.31 credits | ||
|
0.33 credits | ||
|
0.35 credits | ||
|
0.37 credits | ||
|
0.40 credits |
The royalty chart for annual limit Subscription plans:
| Ranking | Revenue per download (Vectors) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
1.7 credits | ||
|
1.9 credits | ||
|
2.1 credits | ||
|
2.3 credits | ||
|
2.5 credits | ||
|
2.7 credits | ||
|
2.9 credits | ||
|
3.1 credits |
