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Title: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 02, 2008, 07:35
I just thought it would be nice to have a list of which (sites that actually get sales) sites allow vector uploads and how they are to be uploaded

so far i know

shutterstock: eps file + jpg file (~400x500px) uploaded at same time
Dreamstime: jpg file (high resolution) uploaded first, once accepted upload eps file
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: josh_crestock on April 02, 2008, 07:52
Most of our best selling images are vector files, we definitely encourage the uploading of vectors.

Crestock: .eps file + .jpg preview file (minimum size of 350x350px) uploaded in the same batch

If your attached jpeg is 1600x2400px or larger, your illustration can also be downloaded as a SMALL jpeg.
    * If it is 2000x3000 or larger, your illustration will be available in SMALL and MEDIUM sizes.
    * Make your jpeg 3000x4000px or larger, and the image will be available in SMALL, MEDIUM and XL sizes.
    * The maximum size of the attached jpeg is 18 megapixels, or 5000x3600 pixels.

More info here:
http://www.crestock.com/technical-requirements.aspx#vector
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 02, 2008, 08:04
thanks for the info.. so far then the list is as follows

Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: CofkoCof on April 02, 2008, 08:07
Fotolia: svg files, no need for jpg
123rf: eps + jpg file
BigStock: ai, eps no need for jpg
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 02, 2008, 08:09
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 02, 2008, 08:10
it must be a headache for illustrators to keep track of which files to send where and who has what etc.. when they have to upload different things to each site :S
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: steve-oh on April 02, 2008, 08:23
StockXpert - Upload at the same time:

~ JPEG (RGB) rasterized sample file, 800*600 or higher

~ ZIP file containing vector file (Adobe Illustrator 8 EPS)

~ Optional extras: Add extra file formats to the ZIP file if you like (Adobe Illustrator AI, Adobe Illustrator EPS (up to CS2), Corel Draw CDR, Adobe Photoshop PSD (RGB) etc.)

http://www.stockxpert.com/info.phtml?f=help&s=8_4
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: helix7 on April 02, 2008, 09:07
Quote from: leaf on April 02, 2008, 08:10
it must be a headache for illustrators to keep track of which files to send where and who has what etc.. when they have to upload different things to each site :S

Seriously. I output 8 different files for every single vector image. Not all are required, but I like to supply AICS2 files whenever possible at sites that take ZIP archives.

Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: helix7 on April 02, 2008, 09:08
Quote from: leaf on April 02, 2008, 07:35
Dreamstime: jpg file (high resolution) uploaded first, once accepted upload eps file

Not sure if this is what you meant, but actually you can upload the EPS file immediately after uploading the jpg. No need to wait for it to be accepted first.

Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 02, 2008, 12:58

Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: cphoto on April 02, 2008, 12:59
Great thread!  I'm working on my first vectors and this is very useful.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: ludesal on April 02, 2008, 13:22
istock:
1. Vector File (EPS): 1 editable vector file, saved as an AI8-compatible EPS.

AND

2. Thumbnail Image (JPEG): 1 RGB JPEG preview thumbnail of your illustration sized 1900 x 2800 pixels (or an equivalent pixel dimension). Your thumbnail can be larger if you wish.

OPTIONAL:
You may submit alternate file formats (PDF, AI, etc.) inside a ZIP folder, though this isn't required. Your preview thumbnail JPEG is included in the customer's download so there's no need to submit another raster file in your ZIP folder.

IMPORTANT!! We do not accept illustrations derived from imagery that you did not create. If your file is derived/traced from another artwork (a sketch, 3D render, photo, etc.), you will need to submit a lo-res JPEG of your source file for inspection. Make sure you have your source file ready to upload for Step 4.
Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 02, 2008, 14:23


Title: Re: Which sites allow vectors and what formats do they want???
Post by: leaf on April 04, 2008, 08:55
I added the info  to the knowledge base here

http://www.microstockgroup.com/knowledgebase/doku.php?id=vector

thanks for all the help