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The Standard License is designed to work for most creative and usage needs. The Enhanced License offers many more usage rights, allowing you to use images in merchandise, web templates, print templates, and commercial spaces. Please visit our <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/license-comparison" target="_blank"> license comparison</a> page for more details.

What is the difference between Standard and Enhanced Licenses? 

Our subscription plans provide the best deal on Standard License images and include access to our full library of royalty-free, high-resolution photos, vectors, and illustrations. By enrolling in a subscription, you will have a download allotment, which resets each month at the end of each billing cycle.

With our monthly (no contract) subscription, you can cancel anytime by turning off the <a href="https://support.shutterstock.com/s/article/How-does-Auto-Renewal-work?language=__LOCALE__" target="_blank"> auto renewal</a> feature. Our annual subscription requires a 12 month commitment and lets you save as much as 40% compared to the monthly option.

<a href="https://support.shutterstock.com/s/article/How-do-Shutterstock-Image-subscription-plans-work?language=__LOCALE__" target="_blank"> Read more about image subscription plans.</a>


How do Shutterstock image subscription plans work?

Our FLEX subscriptions provide individual users with access to images, vectors, video, and music all under one plan. A simple credit system provides an all-in-one solution for your creative needs, making it easy to license different assets without having to buy multiple plans.

In addition to individual FLEX plans, we also offer FLEX plans for teams and enterprise customers. <a href="https://support.shutterstock.com/s/article/What-is-a-Shutterstock-FLEX-subscription-with-credits?language=en" target="_blank"> Learn more about FLEX plans</a>.


How do the mixed-asset FLEX plans differ from other Shutterstock subscriptions? 


With our easy-to-use credit system, every month you get an allotment of credits to spend on a mix of assets. An image costs 1 credit, a video clip 8 credits, and a music track 4 credits.


How do credits for FLEX plans work? 


On-Demand packs are best suited for fluctuating image needs. Image subscriptions are ideal for ongoing image needs and offer the highest discounts. Subscription plans offer 10, 50, 350, and 750 images per month. <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/explore/flex-subscriptions" target="_blank">FLEX</a> is the most flexible option, giving you access to a variety of assets with an easy credit system.


Should I purchase a subscription plan or an On-Demand pack?


Our auto renewal feature ensures that your subscription or pack automatically renews so you maintain uninterrupted service. On demand packs renew when the last image is downloaded or once the pack expires after a year, whichever comes first. You can easily manage your auto renewal settings on the plans page.

<a href="https://support.shutterstock.com/s/article/How-does-Auto-Renewal-work?language=en" target="_blank">Read more about auto renewal.</a>


How does auto renewal work?


An individual account provides access for only one person to license, download, and use content. If you work on a team or in a company setting, a team subscription or Enterprise account would be the best fit for you. Please <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/help#contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> and we would be happy to help you find the right plan.


What is the difference between an Individual and a Team or Enterprise account?


Ran out of your monthly allotment or need more or less images on a regular basis? We understand things change. You can always <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/help#contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> and we’ll be happy to help.


Can I upgrade or downgrade to a different plant?


For monthly (no contract) subscriptions, you are free to cancel at any time by turning off <a href="https://support.shutterstock.com/s/article/How-does-Auto-Renewal-work?language=en" target="_blank">auto renewal</a> in your plan settings. Since you have already paid for the monthly subscription at the beginning of the billing cycle, you will still be able to use your remaining downloads or credits until the end of your billing cycle.

If you need to terminate your Annual (billed monthly) subscription before the end of the 12 month term, you will be subject to a fee equivalent to the savings you received in comparison to the monthly (no contract) rate. Please <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/help#contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> for assistance with your cancellation or if you have any questions.


Can I cancel my plan if I don’t need it anymore?


We’ll gladly refund purchases made within the first 14 days, provided you haven’t used any downloads or credits. After 14 days or once a plan is used, it is no longer eligible for a refund. 

Can I get a refund if I cancel my plan?


Frequently asked questions

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Get the images you need, when you need them. Single user.

On-Demand

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FLEX Subscription — Use credits to download 25 images, or 6 music tracks, or 3 video clips—or a mix of all. Single user.

Mix and Match

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A sweet deal on images, plus tools for planning and organizing content. Single user.

Image Subscription

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More images, planning tools, and team collaboration. For you and your team members.

Team

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Customized packages with tailored support to meet your unique needs. For you and your team members.

Enterprise

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LICENSES

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Standard Image License

The Standard Image License is designed to work for most creative and usage needs, including unlimited web distribution; print runs up to 500,000 copies; and OOH advertising up to 500,000 impressions. Restrictions apply for use in merchandise, web templates, print templates, and commercial spaces.

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Enhanced Image License

The Enhanced Image License includes all the usage rights of our Standard License and much more. The Enhanced License enables unlimited web distribution, unlimited print copies, unlimited packaging copies, unlimited OOH advertising impressions, merchandising, web templates, video production of any budget, decoration in personal and commercial spaces, and legal indemnification up to $250,000.

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INCLUDED FEATURES

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Worry-free licensing and legal protection

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Audience resonance insights

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Social sign on with Google or Facebook

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Access to a library of 400 million images

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Dedicated customer support

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Creative Flow applications

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Monthly replenishment of downloads

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Industry-based creative insights

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AI powered search

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Access for multiple users

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Ability to store content on company DAM

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API integration

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SAML-based single sign on

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AI powered predictive performance scoring

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Access to content research

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Transfer license ownership

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Access to unwatermarked previews to download

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Access the best content from our massive library — all with worry-free licensing.