How to Create & Upload a Shutterstock CSV: Step‑by‑Step Bulk Metadata Tutorial to Boost Earnings
Save time filling out metadata for your images and videos on Shutterstock: learn how to create a single CSV metadata file and apply it to hundreds of items in minutes to speed uploads and increase earnings.
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In This Video You’ll Learn:
• How to get a Shutterstock CSV file template
• Explain what a Shutterstock CSV file template is and what it includes
• How to fill out a Shutterstock CSV file: titles, descriptions, keywords, categories, editorial vs. commercial flags, mature‑content labels, and asset type (illustration vs. photo)
• How to correctly export a CSV file for Shutterstock: what a valid Shutterstock CSV format looks like
• How to upload metadata from a CSV file to Shutterstock: step-by-step bulk metadata import guide
• Review CSV metadata for images (post‑upload review)
An in-depth guide explains how to prepare and upload a CSV workflow for Shutterstock, simplifying the process for stock photographers. This comprehensive tutorial helps contributors efficiently manage, batch-submit, and monetize large volumes of content. Learn step-by-step how to format fields, map filenames, batch-assign titles and keywords, and validate the CSV so submissions upload correctly the first time.
Chapters:
• 0:00 - Introduction to the benefits and what's included in a CSV video tutorial from Shutterstock
• 0:13 - What is Shutterstock and what can you sell on it?
• 0:27 - Video Guide: How to Become a Shutterstock Contributor
• 0:35 - Overview of what the Shutterstock CSV tutorial includes
• 0:44 - How to download a Shutterstock CSV file template
• 1:21 - Open CSV file in a spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel)
• 1:32 - Explain what a Shutterstock CSV file template is and what rows it includes
• 1:58 - How to fill out a Shutterstock CSV file: titles, descriptions, keywords, categories, editorial vs. commercial flags, mature-content indicators, and illustration vs. photograph types
• 2:55 - How to add extra metadata rows for multiple files in a Shutterstock CSV file
• 3:22 - What are the correct category names for images and videos on Shutterstock?
• 3:48 - Fill in more metadata rows for multiple files in a Shutterstock CSV file
• 4:12 - How to export a Shutterstock CSV with the correct encoding?
• 4:27 - How to Upload to Shutterstock: Drag and Drop Method
• 4:47 - How to upload CSV file to Shutterstock?
• 5:12 - Confirm CSV metadata for images (post‑upload review)
• 5:49 - Tips and recommendations
• 6:03 - Conclusion
Why watch
Save hours of manual metadata entry, reduce rejections, and make your content more discoverable on Shutterstock. Ideal for photographers, videographers, and creators who want a reliable bulk-upload workflow.
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