Online marketplace for royalty-free media

Pond5 is a multimedia service that was created by Pond5 Inc. for desktop devices. It is a website that offers users access to various forms of royalty-free media ranging from images to videos, and even music. Its collection is sourced from various contributors and professionals around the web.

Similar to other online services, such as Shutterstock and Pexels, Pond5 provides professionals, content creators, or social media influencers with resources that they can use when creating their online content. Account creation is free, while membership and pay-as-you-go options are available to cater to various user needs and requirements.

What is Pond5?

In a nutshell, Pond5 is an online platform and service where you can get royalty-free media content from. Depending on what you need, its catalog consists of various stock photos, videos, and music. In addition to that, the service offers sound effects, after effects, and even 3D models for use in your various projects, as well.

There are two main methods to start using Pond5. The first is a pay-as-you-go system where you only pay for what you need and intend to use. The other method is through licensing and purchasing one of the three available plans, namely Individual, Business, and Organization. There’s even a “Best Price Guarantee” where it will match the price of any similar offering you find that’s cheaper.

Lastly, if you plan to be a contributor to Pond5, it will allow you to set your own price. Earnings range from 40% to 60% per item sold depending on the type of content. Do take note that some content downloads will require additional software. Meanwhile, licensing options could be better explained and laid out as they are rather confusing.