iStock is Getty Images’ commercial library, and its Signature collection carries work that does not appear on the cheaper platforms. That exclusivity is the reason people go looking for a specific iStock file rather than a substitute.
Through GetStocks.cc an iStock photo is RM2.20. iStock video is priced by resolution – RM45 for HD and RM65 for 4K.
How much does a iStock download cost?
| Item | Price per download |
|---|---|
| iStock photos | RM2.20 |
| iStock Video HD | RM45 |
| iStock Video 4K | RM65 |
Prices are per file and deducted from your prepaid wallet at the moment the download completes. There is no subscription, no monthly minimum and no charge for a month in which you download nothing. The full price list shows all 17 platforms.
What you can download from iStock
What iStock offers through GetStocks.cc:
- High-resolution photography – including the Signature collection.
- Illustrations and vectors – commercial artwork at full resolution.
- HD video – stock footage at 1080p.
- 4K video – the highest-resolution tier GetStocks.cc carries for any platform.
Video is the expensive part – check the resolution you actually need
iStock 4K at RM65 is the single most expensive item on the GetStocks.cc price list. If the finished piece is going to social media or a web embed, HD at RM45 delivers the same result for RM20 less. Only reach for 4K when the delivery format genuinely requires it, or when you need the headroom to crop and reframe.
How to download from iStock
- Create a free GetStocks.cc account. Registration costs nothing and takes about a minute.
- Top up your wallet. Stripe, PayPal, FPX online banking, debit or credit card, or Google Pay. Stripe top-ups carry a RM3 + 1% processing fee; the other methods are listed at checkout.
- Paste the iStock link or file ID into the search bar in your dashboard.
- Pick your format and download. The price of that single file is deducted from your balance and the file arrives without a watermark.
Why use GetStocks.cc instead of a iStock subscription
iStock sells credit packs, and credits expire. For an occasional user that means paying for capacity that quietly runs out before it is used.
Wallet balance on GetStocks.cc does not expire on a schedule, and an iStock photo costs RM2.20 whether it is your first this year or your fortieth.
iStock download FAQ
How much does an iStock image cost?
RM2.20 per photo or illustration. iStock video is charged separately at RM45 for HD and RM65 for 4K.
Is the iStock Signature collection included?
Yes, iStock content is downloaded at the RM2.20 photo price.
Why is iStock 4K video RM65?
iStock 4K is the highest-cost item on the price list because the source licensing is the most expensive GetStocks.cc carries. If HD is sufficient for your delivery format, RM45 gets you the same clip at 1080p.
More answers about wallets, fees and referrals are on the FAQ page.
Other platforms on GetStocks.cc
- Shutterstock – RM1.00 per download
- Freepik – RM0.45 per download
- Adobe Stock – RM1.50 per download
- Envato Elements – RM1.50 per download
- Depositphotos – RM2.20 per download
- Vecteezy – RM1.00 per download
- 123RF – RM1.80 per download
- Dreamstime – RM1.80 per download
GetStocks.cc supports 17 platforms in total. The full price list covers every one, including Alamy, VectorStock, PixelSquid, Motion Array and the Shutterstock and iStock video tiers.
Start downloading from iStock
Create a free account, top up whatever you need, and pay RM2.20 per iStock download. Sign up for GetStocks.cc.