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"Selling my music on Pond5 lets me focus on doing what I love—making music. I’m able to experiment with different genres and new ways to create tracks because Pond5 gives me access to such a diverse group of customers. The interface is easy to use, and their team is friendly and responsive."
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"When I’m out shooting on location—whether in the deserts of Africa or the shorelines of Europe—I know I’ll be able to use the footage I capture to supplement my income and support my independent documentary filmmaking. I can honestly say I’ve been able to make my films because of my relationship with Pond5."
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Pond5 is the world’s largest marketplace for HD & 4K stock video, plus millions of music tracks, SFX, motion graphics, and images, providing creators of all types with the content they need to improve their projects. We are driven by a commitment to our passionate and growing global community of more than 100,000 professional visual and audio artists, providing a platform where their creative work can flourish.
On Pond5, you have the choice to pay per item, purchase a prepaid credit pack, or pick a membership. Prices are set by our contributing artists and vary by media type. Video clips start at $25 and music tracks start at $5. Find more information about pricing for each media type on our Help Center.
Pond5 does not require a subscription! Many Pond5 customers have content needs that vary greatly from month to month. You’re always welcome to purchase one (or 100!) items at a time.
If you purchase content frequently, a Subscription or Credit Pack may be a more convenient option for you. See our Pricing Page for more information.
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All media types on Pond5 include our industry-leading Individual License. This license is royalty-free and can be used for personal or business projects with worldwide distribution. You can use any of your licensed media forever across an unlimited number of projects.
For more information, view our Content License Agreement. If you have any questions about licensing, contact our Customer Support team at support@pond5.com.
You can use Pond5 media in projects intended for any platform! Customers license Pond5 media for projects published on channels ranging from YouTube and Instagram to Netflix and Hulu. Whether you’re making a student project, a feature film, a podcast, or a videogame, Pond5 has you covered.
For more information, view our Content License Agreement. If you have any questions about usage, contact our Customer Support team at support@pond5.com.
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If you’re working on a large project or want a custom solution, contact our Creative Partners at +1 (855) 410-6789 or sales@pond5.com .
Visit our Sell Your Media page to sign up, upload your work, and start making money on Pond5.
Pond5 is trusted by hundreds of thousands of artists and customers—from students to major film studios—to provide a completely safe and easy-to-use marketplace. When you’re looking to buy or sell stock media, it’s important to consider whether the site you’re browsing has thoroughly vetted the media they’re offering. Pond5 has a dedicated team of curators who review each file we receive, check for model and property releases, review trademark usage, and decide whether clips should be available for editorial or commercial use. As you browse on Pond5, rest assured the content you find is authentic and safe to use in your projects. If you have any questions or concerns, contact our Customer Support team at support@pond5.com.
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