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Thinkstock - iStock

iStock helps businesses find visual assets for marketing projects. It supports various budget needs through pay-as-you-go credits and monthly subscriptions.

At a glance

Category
Marketing
Best for
Small businesses, Mid-market companies, Enterprise companies, Marketing departments
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go credits start at 1 credit for images and 6 credits for videos; subscription plans range from 10 to 750 images per month.
Key use cases
Marketing Asset Sourcing, Video Content Production, Image Generation
Official website
thinkstock.com
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Thinkstock was retired in mid-2019 and its content migrated to iStock. The platform provides a library of royalty-free photos, illustrations, vectors, and video clips for business and creative use.

It is designed for companies that need visuals for websites, presentations, or advertisements. The service supports different budgets through a mix of pay-as-you-go credits and tiered monthly subscriptions.

Buyers should be aware that original Thinkstock subscriptions and image packs expired when the service moved to iStock. Those with previous accounts should confirm current terms and licensing on the vendor website.

Key Features

Media Library

Provides access to photos, illustrations, vectors, and video clips across Signature and Essentials collections.

AI Generator

A tool designed to generate new images or modify existing iStock images.

Credit System

Pay-as-you-go options where images start at 1 credit and video clips start at 6 credits.

Subscription Plans

Monthly plans ranging from 10 to 750 images per month.

Download Rollover

Supports rolling over up to 250 unused downloads per month for subscription users.

Complimentary Media

Provides free photos and video clips on a weekly or monthly basis.

Use Cases

Marketing Asset Sourcing

Selecting royalty-free photos and vectors for digital or print marketing materials.

Video Content Production

Finding stock video clips for corporate presentations or social media content.

Image Generation

Using the AI Generator to create visuals or modify existing stock imagery.

Best For

Small businessesMid-market companiesEnterprise companiesMarketing departments

Pricing

Pay-as-you-go credits start at 1 credit for images and 6 credits for videos; subscription plans range from 10 to 750 images per month.

FAQ

What happened to Thinkstock?

Thinkstock was retired in mid-2019, and its content and services were migrated to iStock by Getty Images.

How does the pricing work for iStock?

Users can choose between pay-as-you-go credits (e.g., 1 credit for images, 6 for videos) or monthly subscriptions ranging from 10 to 750 images.

Can I still use images I downloaded from Thinkstock?

Yes, images downloaded from Thinkstock can still be used according to the terms of the original license.

Source category: Marketing

Source subcategory: Content Creation

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