Shutterstock Contributor

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Shutterstock Inc. · com.shutterstock.contributor

4.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 5M+ downloads v1.40.6 105.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.40.6 (273)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 105.5 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Photography (app)
Listed since: Jun 28, 2016 (at least)
Permissions: 12 (2 sensitive)
Website: submit.shutterstock.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Shutterstock Contributor is an app by Shutterstock Inc. in the Photography category, listed since at least June 2016. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.36.2, the APK grew from 58.7 MB to 105.5 MB. Since version 1.5.4, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 7.0. It asks for 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: approximate location and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.40.5. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.40.6

Bug fixes and minor enhancements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Visual artists, photographers, and content creators - earn money in your creative field no matter where you are in the world. This is the Shutterstock Contributor app. We can't wait to showcase your incredible content, so you can earn money through your creative work. Made exclusively for approved Shutterstock artists, upload new images to the platform directly on the app to earn money through your craft. Access the app to see how potential customers interact with your portfolio and uploaded content. Educate yourself on what's trending in the creative content world, and what visuals you should be creating and selling next. Image Submission Made Easy Upload and submit images straight from your phone. It's that easy to earn money on the go! Earnings & Activity Monitor your sales, as well as the performance of your creative portfolio and work. Customer Insights & Data See what's being downloaded from your portfolio, get notified when your images are being looked at, and see what customers are purchasing around the world. The more you know, the better! Not on Shutterstock yet? Visit submit.shutterstock.com to apply now. We can't wait to have you be a part of our creative community.

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v1.5.4. Since v1.40.3 it requires Android 7.0+.

v1.40.6 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 105.5 MB TRUSTED v1.40.5 Sep 25, 2026 105.5 MB TRUSTED v1.40.4 Oct 8, 2026 105.7 MB TRUSTED v1.40.3 Sep 3, 2026 105.6 MB TRUSTED v1.36.2 Mar 25, 2026 58.7 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Shutterstock Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byO=Shutterstock Inc., L=New York City, ST=NY, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)0E:11:E3:07:CE:EE:67:B3:D2:04:26:46:5C:F9:D6:54:03:5C:23:1A
File MD5ef802d263489b6d02d6aec2f19bc4ea4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

Shutterstock Contributor requests 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.shutterstock.contributor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

Shutterstock Contributor APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Shutterstock Contributor for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 1.36.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 1.36.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Shutterstock Contributor APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ef802d263489b6d02d6aec2f19bc4ea4.