Pond5 review
Updated October 14, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Pond5 accepts professional video, audio and After Effects projects from rights-holders for licensing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Three media types are accepted for licensing
Cons
- Photography uploads are limited to JPG and submissions are reviewed
Who it suits
- Rights-holders licensing professional video, audio or After Effects projects.
Position
Pond5 accepts professional video, audio and After Effects projects from rights-holders for licensing. Its contributor guide limits photography submissions to JPG, and acceptance remains subject to review.
Our full take
Pond5 is an online marketplace at pond5.com for stock media such as video and audio.
How Pond5 compares
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Frequently asked questions
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pond5 checked October 17, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Founded
“Pond5 is a New York–based online marketplace for royalty-free media.”
- pond5.com checked October 9, 2026
Backs: Description
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked October 17, 2026. We did not open an account.