Shutterstock Datasets

Utilize our Shutterstock dataset to enhance your strategies and discover new trends within the photography and digital media sector

  • Available as a custom dataset request
  • Get accurate data you can rely on
  • 100% compliant scraping
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                              {
  "type": "object",
  "fields": {
    "assets": {
      "type": "array",
      "active": true,
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "fields": {
          "asset_id": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "123456789"
          },
          "title": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "Sunset over the mountains"
          },
          "description": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "A breathtaking view of the sun setting over mountain peaks."
          },
          "tags": {
            "type": "array",
            "active": true,
            "items": {
              "type": "text",
              "sample_value": "sunset"
            }
          },
          "asset_type": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "Image"
          },
          "category": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "Nature"
          },
          "photographer_name": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "John Doe"
          },
          "image_resolution": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "1920x1080"
          },
          "duration": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "30s",
            "note": "Only applicable for video assets"
          },
          "license_type": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "Royalty-Free"
          },
          "publication_date": {
            "type": "text",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "2024-05-12"
          },
          "download_link": {
            "type": "url",
            "active": true,
            "sample_value": "https://www.shutterstock.com/g/123456789/download"
          }
        }
      }
    },
    "related_statistics": {
      "type": "object",
      "active": true,
      "fields": {
        "total_assets": {
          "type": "number",
          "active": true,
          "sample_value": 5000000
        },
        "top_category": {
          "type": "text",
          "active": true,
          "sample_value": "Business"
        },
        "average_resolution": {
          "type": "text",
          "active": true,
          "sample_value": "3000x2000"
        }
      }
    },
    "source_url": {
      "type": "url",
      "required": true,
      "active": true,
      "sample_value": "https://shutterstock-database.example.com"
    }
  }
}
                              
                            

Shutterstock dataset sample

Choose from fully managed or self-managed datasets. Fully managed datasets offer a hands-off experience and are managed by our partners. Self-managed custom datasets allow you to set up the project and define validation rules. The Shutterstock dataset may include data points such as asset title, description, tags, asset type, category, photographer name, image resolution, duration (for videos), license type, and publication date.
THE PROCESS

Automated dataset creation platform

Streamline your data-collection process so you can focus on what matters.
  1. Initial setup

    Add the URLs of your target website.

  2. Sample creation

    Get AI-generated schema and sample. Set up validation rules.

  3. Proof of concept

    The scraper is built based on schema and validation rules.

  4. Data collection & delivery

    Data is collected and delivered.

Custom Dataset Pricing

CUSTOM DATASET
Subscription
Starting from
$300/month
One time
Starting from
$1,000
Proof of Concept
One time
$500
  • AI-Generated schema & sample
  • Control over data validation
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  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Custom

Shutterstock datasets tailored to your needs

Get easy to use, well-structured datasets for any use case

Data subscription

Subscribe to access datasets at a significantly reduced cost.

File output formats

JSON, NDJSON, JSON Lines, CSV, Parquet. Optional .gz compression.

Flexible delivery

Snowflake, Amazon S3 bucket, Google Cloud, Azure, and SFTP.

Scalable data

Scale without worrying about infra, proxy servers, or blocks.

Cost savings

Customize any dataset using filters and formatting options.

Code maintenance

Datasets are maintained based on website structure changes.

Simplified integrations

Benefit from integrations with Snowflake and AWS.

24/7 support

A dedicated team of data professionals is here to help.

Leaders in compliance

Data is ethically obtained and compliant with all privacy laws.

Get structured and reliable Shutterstock data

We’ll provide the data while you focus on the rest

High-volume web data

With our unblocking capabilities and round-the-clock IP rotation we ensure access to all data points on a website.

Data for immediate use

Every aspect of the data collection process is thoroughly validated as part of our robust data validation process.

Automated data flow

Create custom schedules to automate data delivery and watch the data flow seamlessly into your storage.

How companies use Shutterstock datasets

Content Strategy Development

Use the Shutterstock dataset to analyze trends in image downloads and tags to inform and refine visual content strategies for marketing and social media campaigns.
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content strategy development

Machine Learning Training

Leverage high-quality images from Shutterstock to train machine learning models for tasks such as image recognition, categorization, and automated tagging to improve AI-driven applications.
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machine learning training

Competitive Analysis

Utilize data on photographer activity and image popularity to perform competitive analysis, identifying leading trends and gaps in the stock photography market.
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Shutterstock Dataset FAQs

We will create a custom Shutterstock dataset tailored to your specific requirements. Data points may include image titles, tags, categories, photographer information, download metrics, licensing details, and other relevant metrics.

Yes, you can get updates to your Shutterstock dataset on a daily, weekly, monthly, or custom basis.

Yes, you can purchase a Shutterstock subset that will include only the data points you need. By purchasing a subset, cost is reduced substantially.

You can choose one of the following formats: JSON, ndJSON, CSV, or XLSX.

If you don’t want to purchase a dataset, you can start scraping Shutterstock data using our web scraping API.

Yes, you can request sample data to evaluate the quality and relevance of the information provided. This is a great way to ensure it meets your needs before committing to a full dataset.

Yes, you can request specific data points from the Shutterstock dataset tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you receive precisely the information you require for your projects.

Absolutely, the Shutterstock dataset offers seamless API integration, allowing you to effortlessly integrate the data into your CRM, analytics tools, or any other systems you use, streamlining your operations.

Utilize our Shutterstock dataset for diverse applications to enrich business strategies and market insights. Analyzing this dataset provides a comprehensive understanding of visual media trends, empowering organizations to refine their creative and marketing strategies. Access the entire dataset or customize a subset to fit your needs.

Popular use cases include market research to identify the most popular image categories and styles, AI training by reviewing factors such as image tags, downloads, and photographer information for predictive analytics, and trend forecasting by examining correlations between specific themes and user engagement to uncover emerging visual content preferences.