
Shutterstock (SSTK) is a publicly traded Stock Content & Generation company founded in 2003 and based in New York, United States.
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | Acquired | — | $3.7B | Getty Images |
| Oct 10, 2012 | IPO | $76.5M | $570M |
| — |
| Jun 1, 2007 | Series A | — | — | Insight Venture Partners |
Shutterstock's AI image generator transforms text-based prompts into high-quality, licensable images in seconds using advanced models including OpenAI's GPT Image 2, Google's Gemini, and others. Users can customize style, aspect ratio, and upscale outputs to 4K resolution. The platform integrates ethical AI practices with contributor compensation through Shutterstock's Contributor Fund, ensuring artists are compensated when their work contributes to AI training. Available to all subscription users globally.
A comprehensive set of AI-powered editing tools enabling users to modify both stock and AI-generated images within Shutterstock's platform. Features include Magic Brush for selective image editing, Variations for generating alternate options, and Expand Image for extending compositions. Built on OpenAI's technology and integrated with C2PA standards for content credentials, these tools allow users to transform 700M+ assets in the Shutterstock library without leaving the platform.
Shutterstock's core platform providing access to over 860 million licensable assets including photographs, vectors, illustrations, video footage, and music tracks. The marketplace connects millions of contributors with customers in 150+ countries, offering flexible subscription and on-demand pricing models. Users can license content for commercial and personal use across diverse industries including marketing, design, media production, and education.
An enterprise-focused text-to-image generation model powered by Databricks, trained exclusively on Shutterstock's proprietary image repository. Designed for organizations requiring high-fidelity, trusted outputs with customization and indemnification protection. Enables enterprises to generate images for marketing collateral, websites, applications, and campaigns while maintaining brand-specific control and legal compliance guardrails.





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