iStockphoto - Stock Illustration Training Manual

6.0 - Credit Pricing

Vector illustrations can be very difficult to price and value. Please refer to the pricing guide below for more information on how your file will be valued.

Please Note:

• Projected demand does not factor into pricing structure
• Exceptions may be made in pricing for illustrations that demonstrate originality, attention to detail, concept, composition and style
• Pricing adjustments for files currently online occur regularly in order to keep our library consistent

1 Credit Files (Basic)

• 1 silhouette
• 1 simple object or icon
• Simple patterns and backgrounds

5 Credit Files (Moderate)

• 2-5 silhouettes or simple objects
• 2-3 moderately detailed objects or icons
• Moderately detailed patterns and backgrounds

10 Credit Files (Detailed)

• 6+ silhouettes or simple objects
• 4+ moderately detailed objects or icons
• Complex patterns and backgrounds
• Creative and stylized imagery

15 Credit Files (Complex)

• Complete compositions
• Highly detailed objects
• Originality and uniqueness
• Consistency of style and execution

25 Credit Files (Elaborate)

• Complete and highly detailed compositions
• Accomplished artistic renderings
• Consistency of style and execution
• Originality and uniqueness
• Attention to detail

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