What are the requirements for uploaded images?

Requirements for photography

Any image you upload to Depositphotos needs to meet the following criteria:

  • The file format should be JPEG;
  • The file resolution should be a minimum of 3.4 MP (2400 × 1600)
  • The file size must not exceed 50 MB;
  • The file should be attributed in English;
  • Files should not be modified from their original size;
  • You must be the author of the image being sold;
  • If the image contains a person or people, everyone in the photo must sign a model release;
  • The image should not contain emblems, logos, recognizable trademarks or other copyrighted properties;
  • You should not upload images of buildings, constructions or places protected by intellectual property rights;
  • You should not artificially enlarge, distort or stretch the file in order to increase its size or resolution.

Requirements for illustrations

You must include a JPEG file preview of not less than 3.4 MP (2400 × 1600) ZIP-archived with the original EPS/AI file.

Illustration quality requirements are stated in the section Contributor Program.

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