License original stock footage and sound effects on Pond5
Submit original footage or audio from home for review. Royalties are paid when buyers license approved files.
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How it works
If you already make usable video clips or record sound effects, try submitting a small set of files you own. Pond5 asks for government-issued ID and reviews submissions. Add accurate descriptions and keywords, and check the release rules if a clip shows recognisable people or property. This can be managed from home, particularly if you already have suitable work in your archive.
Pond5 lists a 30% share for non-exclusive video and sound effects and 40% for exclusive video. Read the exclusivity terms before offering the same clips elsewhere. Earnings roll forward until the $25 payout threshold is met, with payment normally on the 15th. Check your provider for conversion and withdrawal costs. A file can pass review and still earn nothing if nobody licenses it.
At a glance
- Reward
- 30% standard royalty, 40% for exclusive video
- Required spend
- Recording or editing time, any equipment and possible currency or payout fees
- Time needed
- Prepare, caption and submit files for review
- Eligibility
- UK creators with original work and government-issued ID. Releases may be required.
- How you receive it
- Monthly at a $25 balance threshold via supported methods such as PayPal or Payoneer
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