What is Depositphotos?
Depositphotos is a royalty-free stock content marketplace that sells photos, vectors, illustrations, PNG files, editorial images, video and music for commercial use. Founded in 2009 by Dmitry Sergeev and based in New York, it says its library holds more than 250 million files supplied by over 100,000 contributors. It is known as a lower-cost alternative to the largest stock agencies.
Depositphotos offers two ways to buy. Unlimited plans give standard-license downloads with lifetime usage rights for the files you get, billed monthly or on a 12-month commitment. Packs are prepaid bundles of 3 to 100 downloads that last a year and can be used for standard or extended licenses. Unlimited plans also include AI image generation for creating visuals that are not in the library.
Depositphotos at a glance
How does Depositphotos work?
- Choose a plan or pack
Pick an unlimited subscription if you download often, or a prepaid pack if you need a few files with standard or extended licenses.
- Search the library
Search millions of photos, vectors, illustrations, PNG files, editorial images and videos by keyword.
- Download with a license
Download the file under the standard license, or use pack downloads for an extended license when you need wider rights.
- Generate what is missing
On unlimited plans, use the built-in AI image generator to create a visual when the library has no exact match.
Depositphotos key features
Large stock library
Over 250 million files across photos, vectors, illustrations, PNG cutouts, editorial images, video and music.
Unlimited plans
Unlimited standard-license downloads of images and vectors for a flat monthly fee, with lifetime rights to files you download.
On-demand packs
Prepaid packs of 3, 10, 30 or 100 downloads that stay valid for a year, with no subscription required.
Extended licenses
Packs can be used for extended licenses that cover wider uses than the standard license allows.
AI image generation
Unlimited plans include AI image generation, which the pricing page says is powered by Nano Banana.
Editorial content
News and editorial images for publishers, bloggers and media teams covering current events.
Video and music
Beyond still images, the library includes HD video clips and music files that can be licensed for marketing and editorial projects.
Why use Depositphotos?
- Unlimited plans can lower the cost per image for teams that download stock every week, such as blogs and social media teams.
- Downloaded files come with lifetime usage rights, so you keep using them after you cancel.
- Packs let occasional buyers pay only for what they need without a subscription.
- A money-back guarantee lowers the risk of trying a plan.
- Built-in AI generation fills gaps when the library lacks a specific image.
Who is Depositphotos best for?
A good fit for
- Small businesses and startups on a tight design budget
- Bloggers and content marketers who need many images
- Freelance designers creating social and web graphics
- Agencies that want a lower-cost stock source
Less suited to
- Video-first teams that need a deep catalog of premium footage and music
- Buyers who need detailed public pricing for every pack size before signing up
- Teams that want a stock library built directly into design apps like Photoshop
Depositphotos pricing
| Pricing model | Subscription |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Free trial | Not confirmed |
| Starting price | $29/month (Unlimited Monthly) |
Unlimited plans can be paid monthly, in 12 monthly payments that save about 25 percent, or upfront for a year. Prepaid packs of 3 to 100 downloads last one year, with the 3-download pack listed at $27.
Prices checked October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on the official Depositphotos pricing page before you buy.
Depositphotos pros and cons
Pros
- Low monthly price for unlimited image downloads
- Lifetime rights to downloaded files
- Packs available for occasional buyers
- Large catalog with editorial content
Cons
- Pricing page does not show every plan and pack price
- Unlimited plans focus on images, so other media may need separate options
- No free trial listed
Depositphotos integrations and platforms
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Depositphotos alternatives
See the full shortlist in Best Stock Media Sites.
Depositphotos FAQ
Is Depositphotos free?
No. Depositphotos is a paid stock service, and its pricing page does not list a free plan or free trial. The Unlimited Monthly plan costs $29 per month and can be canceled any time, and prepaid packs start at three downloads. A money-back guarantee is mentioned on the pricing page.
Can I use Depositphotos images commercially?
Yes. Depositphotos files come with a standard license that allows commercial use, and files downloaded on unlimited plans include lifetime usage rights. For uses beyond the standard license, such as some merchandise or large print runs, you can buy an extended license with a pack.
What happens to my images if I cancel Depositphotos?
Files you downloaded during your subscription keep their lifetime usage rights, so you can keep using them in the projects they were licensed for. You lose the ability to download new files once your plan ends. Unused pack downloads expire one year after purchase.
Depositphotos vs Shutterstock: what's the difference?
Both sell royalty-free photos, vectors and video. Depositphotos focuses on low-cost unlimited image plans and small download packs, while Shutterstock has a larger catalog of over 450 million images and an Unlimited Plus plan that also covers video, music and sound effects. Budget-focused buyers often start with Depositphotos.
Does Depositphotos have AI tools?
Yes. Depositphotos unlimited plans include AI image generation, which the pricing page says is powered by Nano Banana. You can use it to create a visual when the stock library does not have an exact match, then use it alongside the photos, vectors and illustrations you download under the same plan.
Sources
This overview is based on Depositphotos's official website and documentation, checked October 2026.