Low Scenario
$38 monthly, $462 yearly, $2 per asset.
300 4k stock videos
Pond5 ProRes Video Earnings Calculator
The Pond5 ProRes video earnings estimates realistic stock income for Pond5 ProRes video contributors using 2026 contributor payout ranges. The estimate keeps the inputs simple so contributors can compare formats without a spreadsheet or marketplace dashboard export. When a marketplace lacks a useful metric for a format, the generator skips that page instead of filling the gap with fake precision. This page models 300 4k stock videos on Pond5, then shows low, average, and high revenue bands with monthly, yearly, daily, and per-asset values. Read the output as a range, then compare nearby calculators to see whether platform choice, format, or niche changes the result.
Pond5 Royalty Rates 2026
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Shutterstock Inc. (seit 2022) |
| Photo RPI | n/a |
| Video RPC | $1-$12/asset/year |
| HD payout range | $6 low, $15 avg, $150 high |
| 4K payout range | $9 low, $24 avg, $240 high |
| Payout threshold | $50 |
| AI content | allowed |
| 2026 note | Royalty-Reset im Januar 2025 hat Saetze gesenkt. Trotzdem Top-3 fuer Video. ProRes 4K erlaubt. |
Real Earnings Scenarios
Average Scenario
$136 monthly, $1,632 yearly, $5 per asset.
300 4k stock videos
High Scenario
$480 monthly, $5,760 yearly, $19 per asset.
300 4k stock videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are low and high scenarios so different?
Stock income is uneven. A strong commercial niche, better metadata, and recurring buyer demand can lift the same asset count far above a weak or oversupplied library.
Does exclusivity change the estimate?
Only pages and platforms with explicit exclusive and nonexclusive commission fields can model an exclusivity bonus. Otherwise, the calculator keeps the nonexclusive baseline.
Why do some platforms have fewer format pages?
The generator skips format pages when the data file lacks a useful metric for that media type. That avoids invented precision and keeps the pages honest.
What does the average scenario mean?
The average scenario uses the midpoint-style annual revenue metric from the data file for the selected platform and asset type. It should be treated as a realistic baseline, not a guaranteed return.
Which asset count should I enter?
Enter only accepted, searchable assets that are live for buyers. Drafts, rejected files, and unkeyworded uploads should not be counted.
How often should I revisit the estimate?
Recheck after major royalty changes, marketplace policy changes, or every few months of new uploads so the planning range stays realistic.