Dreamstime Reviews 

2,347
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Looking at 312 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user-friendly website and intuitive interface, making it easy to navigate and upload content. Many highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the team's helpfulness, responsiveness, and ability to resolve issues quickly. Reviewers also appreciate the wide variety and high quality of images, alongside efficient payout processes. However, some customers noted issues with the free trial, where images were watermarked and not usable for projects, often unclear upon signing up. Additionally, some people mentioned confusion with the buying process and unexpected charges, such as being billed after canceling auto-renewal or for new payment periods.

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User experience

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Payment

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Customer service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

From a creator's standpoint, the earnings and provisions are decent, the site has easy-to-use functions and is very overlookable. However on the downside, there is still no possibility to arrange i... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have only one complaint. Last year they deleted one of my most popular images that had been up on their site for years without saying a word. I uploaded it again. That one was also deleted so I wrot... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall, I like almost everything. Fast verification, fast payouts, user-friendly website. I don't like that you have to upload the additional vector file separately, which takes a lot of time. And... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Payout are too low. almost all are .35 cents and a larger payout is rare. I sell a larger volume on Adobe and average around .65 per pay out. The ease of uploading and the lack or rejection's is the o... See more

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Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Photography Service

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Stock photography community providing high quality stock photos and stock images. Free photos added weekly.


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to deal with

I had a billing issue and needed help to resolve it.
I reached out to the Dreamstime team and they were fantastic. They resolved the issue quickly, they were professional, courteous, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. I am exceptionally satisfied with the service I have received from Dreamstime.

17 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that our team could assist you promptly and professionally. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and it’s great to know we met your expectations. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dreamstime went above and beyond.

Dreamstime went above and beyond to help me. I had a query about my account and they got straight back to me and helped me through my problem. Given the time difference, they were very prompt in getting back to me too. They were very clear on how to fix the problem I had and used a step by step approach with different options. I was very satisfied with the outcome and will definitely be using them in the future when I'm looking for that "just right" photo again.

16 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that our team could assist you promptly and effectively. Ensuring clarity and providing step-by-step guidance is important to us, and it’s wonderful to know that you were satisfied with the outcome. We look forward to helping you find the perfect photos in the future! If you have any more questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out anytime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with high-quality resources

I had a very positive experience using this platform. The website is easy to navigate, and the content is well-organized, making it simple to find exactly what I need. The quality of the resources is excellent, and everything feels professional and reliable.

What stood out most was the wide variety of options available and how quickly I could access and download what I was looking for. The overall user experience is smooth, and the service delivers exactly what it promises.

I would definitely recommend this to others who are looking for high-quality and convenient solutions. Keep up the great work!

1 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dreamstime has many unique photographers

Dreamstime has photographers of every nationality, interest, and experience level. Images are the result of considered personal curation along with the joy of sharing creative insights.

13 April 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was wrongly CHARGED for a FREE trial

GOT CHARGED for a FREE trial, EVEN THOUGH I CANCELLED WELL BEFORE THE EXPIRY DATE (three days prior to expiry). Reason being due to unexpected urgent life matters coming up, I wasn’t in a position to use any of the images at that time.

After disabling auto renewal I even received an email to resubscribe or lose the benefits. But when I logged in today AUTO RENEWAL was still OFF, somehow the SUBSCRIPTION still RENEWED and I got charged for something I explicitly cancelled. It seems several other uses have this issue too at this time. I also saw no mention of such a charge in the terms of service, and cancelled auto renewal under the "Payment Profiles" page as mentioned in their TOS (so this might most likely be a bug with the website)

I have not used the new subscription and it remains untouched. I’ve already contacted support via both the platform and email to the reviews address, and I’m currently waiting for a response.

Would really appreciate some assistance to resolve this issue. I will change this review and rating accordingly as any new updates arise.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

We're truly sorry for the inconvenience you've experienced. It seems there may have been a technical issue with the cancellation process. We understand how frustrating this must be, especially amidst urgent life matters. Our support team is actively looking into your case to ensure it’s resolved quickly.
Pleae contact us at reviews@dreamstime.com so we can manage this situation.
Please rest assured that we are committed to addressing this and providing you with a refund. We'll prioritize your request and keep you updated via email. We appreciate your patience and feedback, which helps us improve our services. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I signed up for a free trial

I signed up for a free trial, couldn't download any photos without watermarks and so immediately cancelled the trial and stopped autopayments.

I'm unsure how but the website has now taken £22 from my card. Feels like a scam to me...

10 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

We're sorry to hear about your experience. The free trial does have certain limitations, like watermarked images, to give you a preview of our offerings. It’s concerning to hear about the unauthorized charge, and we want to resolve this for you swiftly.

Please reach out to reviews@dreamstime.com so we can investigate the issue and process a refund. Your feedback is important to us, and we're committed to ensuring your satisfaction. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammy practice

Free trial only lets you download images with watermarks - which is absolutely useless to anyone! I cancelled right away and they had the audacity to charge my credit card a week later for the renewal. This is bordering scam.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

We're sorry for the frustration you've experienced. The intention of the free trial, even with watermarked images, is to provide an overview of our library. However, an unexpected charge is not acceptable, and we want to make things right.

Please contact our customer support team directly so we can review your account and issue a refund promptly. Thank you for your feedback—we're committed to improving our services.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I need help please

I need help please. I subscribed to your service for a personal project (wanted to have aspen trees etched onto a shower door) I downloaded my image in two resolutions and saved them but they won't open.
Then since I hadn't resolved the issue kept my subscription another month and downloaded some other images for fun since I already paid for them--I cancelled my subscription April 3 and added the $.99 a month so I can still access my lightbox when I decide what to do with these images and got charged on April 4 for both the $25 and $.99 monthly charges. Can you take off the $25 and help me with how to open my original two downloads please?

4 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

Hi, Jilly

Please contact us at reviews@dreamstime.com so we can manage this situation, please.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You tricked me with 15 free photos and…

You tricked me with 15 free photos and then charged me.

6 April 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

We're sorry for any confusion with the trial. It seems there may have been an upgrade during your free trial period. Please contact our customer support team so we can review your account and assist with a resolution. We appreciate your feedback and are here to help.

LE: I can see my colleagues already refunded you for the upgrade in the free trial, please update your review accordingly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammy website practices

As other people also mentioned in their reviews, I've started my "free trial" only to find out that the images you are supposed to be able to download for free, are watermarked. I downloaded an "upgraded" version which I thought was covered by the "free trial" and the website charged me £23 (for one picture!). I contacted them via e-mail and as you can predict - they haven't replied.

27 March 2026
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Reply from Dreamstime

I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide clear information about our trial and charges, and it seems like there might have been some confusion. Please reach out to us directly at reviews@dremastime.com , and we'll do our best to resolve this issue promptly. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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