CONTRIBUTORS
All about submitting images to Bigstock.
Signing Up
I want to submit images to Bigstock. Where do I start?
I want to sign up
I need help filling out the registration page
What’s a Profile Name? Is it my real name?
How do I change my account information?
I am under the age of 18 years old but I have great photos/illustrations!
My Contributor Account
How do I Transfer Ownership of My Bigstock Account?
I forgot my password
What happens if I close my account?
How do I close my account?
I believe my email address was stolen / used in error / I no longer have access to the email address in my account.
What happens to my account if I die or I become incapacitated?
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Uploading & Submitting
What is the "Data Incomplete" warning when I try to submit content?
I am a new contributor and ready to upload my first images!
Sidecar JPG for better vector previews
What are your general guidelines for submitting content?
What Are The Character Limits for metadata?
Preparing Commercial Images for Submission: Digital post-production
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Managing My Content
How do I remove images?
How can I add or remove the Extended License option to my approved images?
How do I change the Descriptions, Keywords, or Categories of content that is already on the site?
Where can I find details about the Download Stats for my images?
My content that was approved has now been removed from the Bigstock collection.
I want to share my content with other contributors
My Content Reviews
How does the review process work?
How many images can I submit at once…and what is an Approval Rating?
Why was my content declined for Trademark or Copyright reasons?
Why was my editorial content Declined with the note “Non-newsworthy”?
Standard DECLINE REASONS Explained
Why did my images get “Returned” to me?
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Legal Concerns
Will Bigstock own the copyright to my images?
When are Model Releases required?
When is a Property Release required?
More about Model and Property releases and how to upload them
CREDENTIALS: New Guideline for Submitting Editorial Content
I want to submit Public Domain imagery
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Payment & Taxes
NEW INFORMATION: When W8 Tax Forms Expire
How much will I earn as a Bigstock contributor?
When will I get paid?
How do I request my earnings?
How do I submit my tax forms?
What payment methods do you offer for receiving commissions?
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New Guidelines & Policies
REVISED EDITORIAL CAPTION REQUIREMENTS
3D Interior Renderings
Credentials: New Guideline for Submitting Editorial Content
What Is A Reference Image?
Helpful Info, Links & Pages
DO's & DONT's for Uploading Your Content
All About Editorial Use Images
Contributor's Corner on the Bigstock Blog