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Pros

  • I love it because like no one else you have the possibility of finding an infinite quantity of material of absolutely unique quality.

  • It's incredibly powerful and easy to use, and it makes it a breeze to find the perfect image for your project. You can search by keyword, color, or even by the mood or emotion that you're looking for.

Cons

  • First of all, the interfaces are really inadequate, I don't know why I use it as a function and it exists there. It's just a snapshot and an incapable choice.

  • There's no option to search for icons with keywords or tags. The editing dashboard is different than what I'm used to so it took some time to get used to.

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Sunjida A. avatar
Sunjida A.
Motion Graphic Designer
Media Production, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
May 12, 2023

"Shutterstock: The Ultimate Resource for Creatives of All Types"

Overall: Shutterstock is one of the most popular stock photo websites in the world and for good reason. They offer an enormous selection of high-quality images, videos, and music, all of which are royalty-free. This means that you can use them in your projects without having to worry about paying any additional fees.One thing that I love most about Shutterstock is its search engine. It's incredibly powerful and easy to use, and it makes it a breeze to find the perfect image for your project. You can search by keyword, color, or even by the mood or emotion that you're looking for.Another great thing about Shutterstock is their pricing. They offer a variety of subscription plans to fit different budgets, and you can even get a free trial to test out the service before you commit.Overall, I highly recommend Shutterstock to anyone who needs high-quality stock photos, videos, or music. They have a vast selection of content, their search engine is powerful, and their pricing is very reasonable.

Pros: Enormous selection of high-quality images, videos, and music, a Powerful search engine, Royalty-free content, a variety of subscription plans to fit different budgets, and a free trial available.

Cons: 1. Some images may be more expensive than others2. Customer service can be slow to respond

Alternatives Considered: Flaticon
Reasons for Choosing Shutterstock Editor: I think Shutterstock is a great value for the price. They offer an enormous selection of high-quality content, and their pricing is very reasonable. If you're looking for stock photos, videos, or music, I highly recommend checking out Shutterstock.
Reasons for Switching to Shutterstock Editor: Value for money.
Nikki S.
Founder
Photography, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
August 22, 2022

"Beginner to Professional level"

Overall: As a professional photographer myself, I admire the quality that Shutterstock provides in both the photo library and the editing tools. I utilize most of the tools available but smart resize has helped me the most. I save a lot of time when sharing to multiple social media pages and I don't lose any quality in my photos. Multiple pages help me when I want to compare side by side before downloading or publishing. I would recommend giving Shutterstock editor a try!

Pros: Shutterstock showcases thousands of quality photos. On my personal list I rank shutterstock #1 in image libraries. Shutterstock editor is available for free, edit your own photos, or photos from Shutterstock. You'll be able to create or edit images in multiple formats including PNG (allows background to be absent). PDF vector support prevents distortion when scaling an image for print. Choose your canvas size, background color, and transparency. Add and personalize text, icons or elements, and photos. The photo editing tools are very easy to use even for beginners. Shutterstock editor allows shadow enhancement which is often left out in other free editors. Unique templates are available to save time or give inspiration. If you're sharing your images to multiple platforms or just want multiple versions, the smart resize tool can save a lot of time. Once you've completed a design or edit, your work can be saved for easy access or later use.

Cons: Shutterstock editor is only available to desktop users and some laptops, not very convenient. If you don't have a Shutterstock subscription the watermarks will remain on any Shutterstock photos you use in the editor. Some templates require a subscription as well. The faunt and icon libraries are okay but not the best. There's no option to search for icons with keywords or tags. The editing dashboard is different than what I'm used to so it took some time to get used to.

Alternatives Considered: Canva
Reasons for Choosing Shutterstock Editor: Canva didn't have as many photo editing tools and was more centered around graphic design. I did later start using canva as well though.
Switched From: PhotoDirector and PicResize
Reasons for Switching to Shutterstock Editor: After subscribing to shutterstock it was more convenient to use their editor and I liked Shutterstock editor more.
Faraz M. avatar
Faraz M.
marketing manager
Medical Practice, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
2.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
August 1, 2023

"Very Basic Editor"

Overall: I tried using it at multiple times but i did not have any luck and ended up using the old trusted softwares

Pros: Its a fast and easy tool for beginners, who are looking for a quick way to get things done easily online

Cons: It's a very basic editor with few options to choose from and cannot at all compete with tools like Illustrator and Photoshop. You can probably only use it for web graphics, but cannot be used at all for print.

David C.
Private Investigator
Security and Investigations, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 16, 2022

"Hands down best photo library "

Overall: Have you ever searched for an image and found the perfect one but it's watermarked with "Shutterstock"? Probably so. It's happened to me on more occasions than I can count, so I bought a subscription.

Pros: Nobody is going to beat their photo library. Shutterstock Editor is crammed full of features that make advertising and marketing easy for business owners. Any hobbyist photographer would love it as well. Premium photo and video editing are the foundation, while 3D modeling and animated elements are perhaps the coolest features.

Cons: Customer support wasn't what I expected for a fancy name like Shutterstock, however it was better than many I've dealt with. The reason I had reached out to them was to get clarity on how some features work, the interface can be a little tricky.

Alternatives Considered: Adobe Photoshop
Switched From: Stories by Pixlr and Pixlr
Reasons for Switching to Shutterstock Editor: Pixlr wasn't costing me a dime, however it wasn't very fruitful either.
Saifya N.
Performing artist
Entertainment, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 14, 2022

"Good editor"

Overall: I used shutterstock editor for our performance flyers with dates and locations and photos of us. I loved them and loved using Shutterstock editor.

Pros: I love that it comes with templates for social media posts and printables like flyers or banners. Shutterstock has a large selection of images to work with and the editor to personalize them.

Cons: I want the subscription cost to use Shutterstock images lowered. Since other images can't be used or imported it's really not useful without Shutterstock images.

Alternatives Considered: Adobe Lightroom
Reasons for Choosing Shutterstock Editor: Cost
Switched From: PicMonkey and Fotor
Ettore L.
Content marketing creator
Newspapers, Self-employed
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 26, 2023

"This is the ABC of internet publishing"

Overall: I use it mainly to find interesting videos to use for my Instagram stories and videos to post on other social networks

Pros: I love it because like no one else you have the possibility of finding an infinite quantity of material of absolutely unique quality.Everything you are looking for can be found here in a few secondsIt becomes a useful tool that serves to inspire me on my projects.Music tracks are also great for editing my videosI recommend everyone the periodic free trial they offer for new members

Cons: I would like to have more offers and discounts on the videos

senu S. avatar
senu S.
marketing manager
Accounting, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 11, 2021

" Shutterstock Editor Review"

Overall: Shutterstock has incredible image collection that can thrive any content. It's hot damn like a gold rush right now. It has several coupon codes to save you a ton of money.

Pros: Shutterstock has high resolution photography and stock images. I transformed my video engagement using their ultra perfect watermarks for my Youtube videos. It has very strong global presence and royalty free images.

Cons: Customer service is not as perfect as the product.

Cesar M. avatar
Cesar M.
Digital Manager
Marketing and Advertising, 201-500 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 18, 2022

"Unleash the power of the Shutterstock library into your designs"

Overall: It's a very powerful tool to create greeting cards, basic social media ads, and other simple designs in no time. It's really easy to use and you can have your design ready in a matter of minutes. You can keep your design, copy it, or modify it. Very good start to become a powerful Canva competitor.

Pros: An easy to use drag and drop editor that lets you create designs from facebook posts to catalogues and greeting cards. The Shutterstock Editor is a powerful tool that you can use if you have a shutterstock image plan.

Cons: You can't upload your own images to be used in the editor, you need to rely on the Shutterstock library. The template library is just getting started, right now it feels a little limited, but it keeps growing every day adding new templates.

Elsa B. avatar
Elsa B.
Founder
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 15, 2022

"Great for creating ads quickly"

Overall: It's great for beginners! If you already have a paid Shutterstock account, you are not losing anything!

Pros: Simplicity. It's a great product for small marketing teams that need to create a lot of ad content for social media fast and without much effort. Pick a template, customise it and export it. You can add text, make it your own, drag icons and elements, and choose the images that go best with your post. The design editing tools are very easy to use! Great for beginners.

Cons: Not being able to upload your own images is a bit of a pushback. Some templates and all images require a subscription, which makes playing around with it before committing a bit uncomfortable (you're not really able to see what you're creating when you have watermarks in the middle and can choose some templates).

Chris C. avatar
Chris C.
Managing Director
Packaging and Containers, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 18, 2022

"Easy to use editor "

Pros: Great for downloading stock images to use for marketing purposes including email marketing campaigns. The image library is good for accessing previously downloaded images for reusing.

Cons: Can be expensive if you are not on a plan. However I was on 10 downloads a month which is good value but i rarely got anywhere close to using that.

Matt I. avatar
Matt I.
Fotografo
Photography, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 20, 2023

"Uno dei Migliori in mercato"

Pros: Tramite questa azienda i vendo anche foto che scatto quando sono in giro. Quando ho scoperto questa funzione, ho scoperto un nuovo mondo per elaborare volantini e tanto altro con questo editor

Cons: Per ora nessun problema con questo software, ma penso che questo programma va sempre a migliorare

nicola luigi P.
art director
Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 14, 2022

"Shutterstock Editor"

Overall: In sostanza Shutterstock Editor è uno strumento estremamente pratico. Se lo si usa per la condivisione su piu canali. Grafica, Web marketing etc .. etc . Può far risparmiare molto tempo !

Pros: Gli strumenti del fotoritocco sono molto facili da usare anche per i principianti. Molto intuitivo.Consente di modificare le dimensioni dell'immagine, i colori, gli effetti sono rapidi.

Cons: Si deve avere una buona connessione internet, a volte con file "importanti "si bloccae con lo smartphone è molto difficile interagire.

Reasons for Switching to Shutterstock Editor: molto economico e veloce
Luis M.
Arquitecto
Architecture & Planning, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 9, 2022

"Gran herramienta para trabajar imágenes"

Pros: Buena plataforma para editar imágenes de todo tipo: jpg, png, vectores, etc. Es sencilla de utilizar. Sirve para modificar las medidas de las imágenes, su calidad, aplicar filtros y otras funciones. Siempre que descargo una imagen de la plataforma, utilizo el editor para adaptarla a mis necesidades. Es una manera rápida y útil de trabajar.

Cons: Como es un editor online, necesitas tener conexión a internet para poder utilizar esta herramienta. Y otra contra es que muchas veces la descarga de la imagen final se torna un poco lenta y debes esperar. Salvando eso, es una excelente opción para aquellos que no somos diseñadores gráficos.

Maria B. avatar
Maria B.
Diseñador Gráfico
Design, Self-employed
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 11, 2021

"Muy buena herramienta de edición de imágenes"

Pros: Es un excelente software para editar imágenes y fotos de manera online. Es fácil de manejar, posee una plataforma bastante intuitiva. La utilicé en varias oportunidades, y me pareció una buena opción hasta para aquellos que no tienen conocimientos de diseño gráfico. Podes editar el tamaño de la imagen, colores, colocar efectos, entre otras opciones, y armar tus propios diseños. Recomiendo su uso.

Cons: Si bien es una herramienta sumamente práctica, al ser online, es necesario tener sí o sí conexión a internet, ya que, caso contrario, la misma no funcionaría. Otra contra es que, de momento, solo puedes utilizar el editor en tu computadora de escritorio, no se encuentra habilitado aún para utilizar en el smartphone.

Leandro O. avatar
Leandro O.
Socio
Photography, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
June 30, 2023

"Banco de imagens para venda"

Pros: venda de imagens que fotografamos e realizamos para venda de banco de imagens

Cons: não entendo os valores de venda que são realizados nas imagens que coloco no sistemagostaria de mais clareza para que finalidade as empresas tem utilizado as imagens que realizo a venda e ter um padrão mínimo na venda de cada foto

Riccardo V.
Graphic designer
Design, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
3.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 30, 2022

"Piccolo editor integrato a Shutterstock"

Overall: Normale

Pros: La qualità e l'archivio di immagini di Shutterstock è indiscutibile....l'aggiunta di questo editor è un'ottima idea per chi non ha bisogno di grosse modifiche alle immagini.

Cons: Per un professionista del settore grafico non ha molto senso, le funzioni di modifica sono molto ridotte.

Lucia R.
Ragioniere
Wholesale, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
February 16, 2023

"Buono ma limitato nelle modifiche"

Overall: Nel complesso, dato il costo delle singole immagini o dell'abbonamento mensile, è un buon prodotto per chi non ha bisogno di grandi cose

Pros: La quantità di immagini a disposizione e la possibilità di importare anche contenuti esterni da inserire, buona la gamma di grafiche a disposizione

Cons: Le funzionalità sono ridotte e, spesso, non si riesce a lavorare l'immagine come si vorrebbe, dovrebbero implementare le funzionalità.

Verified Reviewer
product management
Computer Software, 201-500 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
August 31, 2022

"Not good for ShutterStock but adequate."

Overall: I started using it for some images in ShutterStock, but it would have been if it wasn't.

Pros: Honestly I tried using it to edit some images I uploaded or to edit images for niche websites right away, it's ideal for doing very simple things but I think ShutterStock can do better.

Cons: First of all, the interfaces are really inadequate, I don't know why I use it as a function and it exists there. It's just a snapshot and an incapable choice. Better is needed.