Dreamstime Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Review summary

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Considering 308 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally find the platform very easy to use, appreciating the smooth interface, quick uploads, and helpful resources designed specifically for creators working with digital content. Many customers also praise the highly responsive customer support team and the efficient payout systems that make financial transactions smooth and straightforward. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected subscription charges and the confusing conditions surrounding the promotional free trial period. A few other people also felt that managing user accounts, navigating complex billing settings, and searching for specific images can be quite frustrating.

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User experience

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Product

Consumers find product experiences to be mixed, with high disagreement among users. While some reviewers... See more

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Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with payment, highlighting a wide divide in how financial... See more

Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

From a creator's standpoint, the earnings and provisions are decent, the site has easy-to-use functions and is very overlookable. However on the downside, there is still no possibility to arrange i... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall, I like almost everything. Fast verification, fast payouts, user-friendly website. I don't like that you have to upload the additional vector file separately, which takes a lot of time. And... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have only one complaint. Last year they deleted one of my most popular images that had been up on their site for years without saying a word. I uploaded it again. That one was also deleted so I wrot... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Payout are too low. almost all are .35 cents and a larger payout is rare. I sell a larger volume on Adobe and average around .65 per pay out. The ease of uploading and the lack or rejection's is the o... See more

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Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Photography Service

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Stock photography community providing high quality stock photos and stock images. Free photos added weekly.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The payment page would not accept my…

The payment page would not accept my email as valid therfore i had to accept payment only by check.Also when changing my address for my new address it would not allow me to change the country for some reason.

January 25, 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Hi Brian,

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you experienced with our payment page. This isn’t the experience we want for our valued customers.

Our support team is always here to help resolve issues like these quickly. If you encounter any difficulties, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. We are committed to ensuring a smooth experience for you.

If you feel your issue has been addressed, we would truly appreciate it if you could update your review to reflect your overall experience, perhaps with a 4 or 5-star rating. Your satisfaction is very important to us.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Best regards,
The Dreamstime team

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No value

A free trial gets you 15 WATERMARKED photo.
Like, what?
I can already download (less) watermarked photos from that site even without creating an account and submit my payment info.
This site is a joke.

January 20, 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Hi Alan,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with our free trial didn't meet your expectations.

The intent of the free trial is to allow users to explore our offerings before making a commitment, and we understand the frustration with watermarked images. We strive to ensure a balance between providing access and protecting our contributors' work.

Your input is invaluable, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. If you have any suggestions or need assistance with specific features, please feel free to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to address your concerns and see how we can enhance your experience.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
The Dreamstime team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Income by Photo

This is a nice platform for start income by upload photo 📸 which was clicked by me

March 19, 2025
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

OverallOverall, I like almost everything.

Overall, I like almost everything. Fast verification, fast payouts, user-friendly website.
I don't like that you have to upload the additional vector file separately, which takes a lot of time.
And of course, I'd like to see more sales.

January 24, 2025
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Reply from Dreamstime

"Hi kontur-vid,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying our fast verification, quick payouts, and user-friendly platform. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.

We understand that uploading additional vector files can be a bit cumbersome, and we’re actively working on ways to streamline this process. Your input is invaluable, and we're committed to improving your experience.

Regarding your interest in more sales, we’re constantly exploring new strategies to help our users boost visibility. Keep an eye out for upcoming features, and please feel free to share any ideas you have.

Thanks again for your comments and for being a part of our community!

Best regards,
The Dreamstime team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Difficult to delete account but support can help

Once you’re in, it’s very difficult to delete your account, especially if you’ve uploaded many photos. There is no mass deletion button, so you must remove everything one by one but I was able to get help from the team that closed my account quickly. I did not received final payout because lower than treshold but overall I had good time and experience with dreamstime

January 15, 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Hi Maurizio,

We're sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how inconvenient it can be to manage your account manually. To make things right, we'd be happy to assist you with deleting your portfolio or your entire account. Please reach out to our support team )reviews@dreamstime.com) , and we'll make sure the process is as seamless as possible. We hope this will encourage you to reconsider your rating.

Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,
The Dreamstime Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dreamstime is the most reliable stock content platform

Dreamstime is one of the most reliable and multipurpose stock content platforms, offering millions of affordable, high-quality photos, illustrations, videos, and audio clips for both professionals and hobbyists. It stands out for its massive library, user-friendly interface, and fair contributor revenue sharing.

January 15, 2026
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Thank you for your review!

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