Sell Your 500px Photography Account

Create a listing with your account details including portfolio size, Pulse scores, follower count, Quest achievements, and Getty/VCG licensing status. Once you accept a buyer's offer, our escrow process ensures safe transfer within 3-5 business days.

500px Quests are competitive photography challenges with cash prizes and global exposure. Quest wins, finalist placements, and Editor's Choice selections significantly boost account value as they demonstrate creative excellence and platform recognition.

500px distributes contributor photos through Getty Images and Visual China Group (VCG) for commercial licensing. Accounts accepted into these programs have established revenue streams. This partnership status and licensing history transfers with your account to the new owner.

Pulse is 500px's proprietary algorithm rating photo quality and engagement from 1-100. Higher Pulse scores indicate stronger work that resonates with the community. Accounts with consistently high Pulse scores (80+) command premium prices from buyers.

500px accounts typically sell for 12-24x monthly licensing revenue. Premium multipliers apply to accounts with: Getty/VCG distribution, high Pulse scores, 10k+ followers, Quest wins, and diverse portfolios with commercial appeal.

Buyers prioritize: monthly licensing revenue, Getty/VCG partnership status, Pulse score averages, follower count, photos in Licensing marketplace, Quest achievements, Editor's Choice features, and portfolio diversity across commercial categories.

Yes, your Licensing contributor status, Getty/VCG distribution agreements, and all associated revenue streams transfer with the account. The buyer inherits your established licensing history and ongoing royalty payments.

We charge 5% commission on successful sales only. No listing fees, no monthly charges. You only pay when your account sells. Example: sell for $8,000 and receive $7,600 after our fee.