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For content licensed through iStock, royalty rates start at 15% for photos and 20% for videos and illustrations. Exclusive contributors can earn between 25% and 45%. Getty Images royalty rates For content licensed through Getty Images, rates are 20% for royalty-free still images and 25% for royalty-free video clips.

To recap, the prices in Getty Images will always be significantly higher than in other online outlets, but as with everything, you get what you pay for. In the case of Getty, you're paying for prestige, quality, reliability, variety and exclusive, unique content.