Vector illustrations are wildly popular among Shutterstock customers, and for good reason. Not only can they be upsized indefinitely without losing quality, they can also have a completely different look from traditional photos. If you create vectors, you can really let your imagination go wild (just like the guy below)!
Image © Arto Hoffren/Shutterstock
Many of our artists have achieved good sales from their vectors. If you’re interested in getting started as a vector contributor on Shutterstock, the first thing you should know is that uploading vectors is a slightly different process than uploading photos. But have no fear, by the end of this post you’ll be a master of this simple process.
To upload your vectors correctly:
1. Log in to your Shutterstock Submit account at http://submit.shutterstock.com.
2. Click on “Submit Photos” and select your method of upload, then start adding your images.
Keep in mind:
- Vector uploads require that two files be uploaded at the same time: An EPS file and a preview JPEG file. We accept EPS files that are compatible with Adobe Illustrator 10 and Illustrator 8. The EPS should be no larger than 15MB. The JPEG should be approximately 800 pixels on the long side at 72 DPI.
- Each file must be named exactly the same, character for character, except for the extension. For example:
- vector_example.jpg
- vector_example.eps
- Please wait until both files have uploaded before proceeding to keywording. If you open this page before both files have uploaded, the .jpg may get separated from the .eps, be rejected as too small, and your vector submission will be lost.
- If you have uploaded via FTP, it may take some time for both of your files to finish processing, maybe even up to a half hour, so please be patient.
- To make sure that your uploads have all been processed, check your images on the editor page. All vector submissions should say “(vector)” either on or below the image, as shown here. If the word vector does not appear, please wait up to a half hour and reload the page.
BASIC UPLOAD FORM
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3. Add keywords and the appropriate categories.
Keep in mind:
- The system automatically adds vectors to the category “Vectors,” but you must also check the “Illustrations/Clipart” box AND choose the category “Illustrations/Clipart.” You may also choose one additional category.
- We recognize EXIF information in the .jpg and in the .eps.
4. Submit. You did it! Now wait for your images to be reviewed.
With these instructions, you should be up and running in no time. We can’t wait to see your vectors!
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21 Responses
Hi, I uploaded some illustrations in jpg format but i want to change for a vector format, how i can do this?
Thankyou in advance
Hi Jorge,
If you made your illustrations by hand or using Photoshop for example, you have to “vectorize” it on apropriate programs like Corel Draw or Illustrator. It´s like redoing the whole image using the programs tools.
There are also programs that raster automatically a .jpg image to a vector, but some adjustments by hand are often required.
Try searching for how to convert a .jpg image to a vector tutorial on the web for further info.
Good luck!
hi,
I’m having some trouble saving my file, my version of Illustrator is cs5 I think version 15 is it? my vector format has a size of 3.5mb, but when I go to save in eps, go to 43 mb, I think something is wrong.
My procedure is: save as, then change the format ai to eps, then change the version of Illustrator cs5 to 8, none for preview, but to embed fonts and include postoscript cmyk files in RGB, preserve paths (discard transparent) or preserve appearance and overprints ????
My doubt is my procedure correct?
what should I change to save the correct file for the acceptance of shutterstock?
I read that the file can not be larger than 15mb, how can I save my file so do not be so heavy?
Thanks a lot for begin instruction
Hi, I have a problem with uploading the vectors. I am sending .eps and .jpg with FileZilla at the same time but I always see error that .jpg is not sent. I complied with all instructions, and read forums but I still have the same problem. ???
I have Adobe Illustrator CS. Does that mean I cannot upload my vectors on this site?
Or I should say, I want to save for version 10. I save first for a ver 10 then change to eps?
my account is currently in review mode, it says i must upload 10 works, but I only have one vetor work for now. can not upload until i have 10?
hello,
i have problem with uploading vector. i m using FilleZila and i can’t upload vector and jpeg at the same time, jpeg is smaller and he is first attached to browser. so i have two separated files attached, vector and jpeg and then two errors.
i have read all rules, bouth files have same name..
how to upload at the same time?
i try to publish it together as photos but it is too long, i have 1mbps.
i want to send some vector images to you. can i send
I don’t have the category “Illustrations/Clipart, the check box is checked but I don’t see the other one in the list.
hi i create a gold coin vector in illustrator cs4 how can i upload.
Hi, 2 days ago I uploaded some illustrations in jpg format (only in jpg) but today i want to add a vector format (eps) to them how i can do this?
Thankyou in advance
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