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GraphicRiver or PhotoDune?

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Generally Photodune is strictly for photographs, while GraphicRiver is for editable design assets and templates. Still, for particular types of images and non-standard photos it can sometimes be tricky to decide where to upload.

As a rule of thumb, before submitting an image to PhotoDune always ask yourself:

  • Is the image based on an actual photograph?

  • Is the image photo-realistic, believable, and cohesive?

  • Does everything fit together and blend well seamlessly?

  • Is the image unlikely to require or benefit from further editing?

  • Does it offer unique value as a static, stand-alone image?

  • Is the subject of the image not practical/possible to photograph in reality?

 
  • Is the image based off of an illustration or vector?

  • Does the image contain overlaid text or graphical elements?

  • Would a customer most likely benefit from or have a need to modify further the image (e.g. replace text, remove/rearrange elements, adjust colors)?

  • Could you easily envision multiple different variations of the image (e.g. with alternate text, objects, perspectives, or coloring)?

If you answer yes to most/all of the above, you may submit the image to PhotoDune.

 

If you answer yes to any of the above, you should submit it in its original editable format as a vector or layered graphics template to GraphicRiver.

 

Textures

For photographs intended primarily for use as textures/patterns, we also recommend that you submit these to the textures category on GraphicRiver as an individual texture or texture pack.  

For example textures of wood, paper, fabric, etc., where one or more of the following apply:

  • The image is shot with a flat-on, more 2-dimensional perspective
  • The pattern/object is relatively uniform and fills the entire image
  • The image is seamlessly tileable


Submit these to GraphicRiver > Textures

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