
MP (megapixels) is the size of the image, in pixels (picture elements). Dreamstime cares about MP, not (necessarily) MB. Note that there are two confusingly similar ways to describe an image file: MP and MB. If the numbers are greater than 2124 x 1416 (for a horizontal 3:2 image), then your image is greater than 3MP and sufficient to submit to Dreamstime. The pixel dimensions should be displayed in the title/tab bar. The amount of compression depends on the image - a blank image with little data can be compressed to a smaller file size.ĭrag the image file onto your Internet browser. It includes extra data such as bits for color, and the image is compressed by the JPEG format. Actual pixel dimensions vary from camera to camera. The amount of compression depends on the image - a blank image with little data can be compressed to a smaller file size. Your camera is likely to be better than that, so you can submit photos to iStock and Shutterstock. 1600 x1200= 1,920,000 which is about two million pixels total, so we call that 2 megapixels, or 2MP for short. The minimum image size that iStock will accept is 1600 pixels by 1200 pixels. Any file smaller than 1600 x 1200 pixels will be declined.” “iStock accepts files 1600 x 1200 pixels or larger. photos are created with pixels, which are PICture ELements, individual blocks of color.The bigger the better is a general guide for quality and stock sales. Megapixels (shortened to MP) is the measurement for the resolution of photos. “The size requirement for new contributors is 4.0MP.” “ pricing is based in part on the image dimensions, so it’s often in your best interest to provide an image in the largest pixel dimensions possible.” The size is directly proportional to resolution and quality. You want the largest file size available. By Andrew Hudson Published: Jun e 7, 2011 Updated: May 17, 2017
