What it does
Shutterstock licenses stock photos, vectors, footage and editorial assets. You can buy an image pack for occasional work or choose a subscription for regular downloads. Image-download plans cover the full image library, while unlimited plans use their own included collections.
Free weekly files
Shutterstock offers a free image and vector each week under its Standard licence, with no purchase required. The wider catalogue uses paid plans and packs.
Choosing an image plan
The displayed euro prices are for annual billing and may have taxes added.
| Option | Displayed price | Main distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 image downloads a month | €18 a month, billed €216 yearly | Full image library, Standard licence |
| Unlimited Images | €19 a month, billed €228 yearly | Included image collection and 50 AI credits monthly |
| Unlimited Plus | €49 a month, billed €588 yearly | Included images, video, music and sound effects, plus 100 AI credits monthly |
Image packs offer 2, 5 or 25 downloads without a subscription. Unlimited offers have a fair-use policy.
Downloading a selected image
Open the image, select Download, choose a JPEG size and the applicable plan, then confirm Download. An Enhanced licence is a separate purchase from Standard downloads.
Individual licences cover one person. Original files cannot be shared with coworkers or clients under that seat; multi-person access needs Team or Premier terms.
Strengths
- Image packs support occasional purchases without a subscription
- JPEG downloads offer small, medium and large sizes
Watch out for
- Unlimited plans cover selected collections rather than the full image library
- Individual licences restrict access and use to one person
Best for
- Designers licensing recurring campaign imagery
- Agencies comparing individual and shared-seat access
Sources
- Shutterstock image prices and plans (Oct 27, 2026)
- How to download Shutterstock images (Oct 27, 2026)
- Shutterstock licence agreement (Oct 27, 2026)
- Which license does the free image of the week come with? (Oct 27, 2026)