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Hosting Your Images on FreePik: Is it Worth It?

Potential Pitfalls: Theft and Security Concerns?

Nora
2 min readJan 6, 2024
Photo by Reinhart Julian on Unsplash

As contributors to major microstock platforms, the concept of ‘free’ pictures might make us cringe.

It’s time to dive into the Freepik platform and uncover the truth about potential earnings.

Exploring Freepik

Question: “What do you think about Freepik?”

First things first, let’s address the elephant in the room. As contributors accustomed to earning from established platforms like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock, the idea of Freepik giving away images for free raises eyebrows.

However, the platform has made strides, even challenging the big players. Is it time to reconsider our stance?

Understanding Freepik’s Dynamics: Not Exactly “Free.”

Question: “Is Freepik free, and how does it work?”

Despite its name, Freepik is only partially free.

Approximately 60% of the images are available for users to download without a cost, with the condition that artists receive acknowledgment.

The remaining 40%, marked with a crown icon, requires users to subscribe to Freepik for downloads.

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