Free Credits for Stock Metadata Workflows

Eligible new Stocktag accounts get 10 free credits to test titles, descriptions, and keywords on real assets, and you earn 50 credits for each eligible signup you refer.

At the default Fast analysis level, 10 credits cover 10 images. Want to see a result before you create an account? The guest demo on the homepage runs one image with no signup.

TL;DR

Eligible new accounts get 10 free credits, plus 50 credits per eligible referral. Test titles, descriptions, and keywords on your own stock images.

  • 10 free credits for eligible new accounts
  • 50 credits for each eligible referral
  • Free guest demo for one image, no signup needed
  • 10 free credits for eligible new accounts
  • 50 credits for each eligible referral
  • Free guest demo for one image, no signup needed
  • Vectorizer: 10 free images a day when signed in

How the welcome credits work

Create an account and complete the sign-up checks. Eligible new accounts receive 10 credits, enough for 10 images at the default Fast level.

  • Use them for titles, descriptions, and keywords in Metadata Studio
  • Fast uses 1 credit per image, Standard 2, and Deep 4
  • Review the results and export CSV or XMP for your marketplaces

Earn credits by referring others

Share your personal referral link from this page. When someone creates an account through it and passes the required checks, you receive 50 credits automatically.

  • Copy or share your link from the Free Credits page
  • See your total referrals and the credits you have earned
  • Rewards are issued once per eligible new account

Best ways to test

Run a representative batch and review keyword order, descriptions, and export formats to see how the workflow fits your portfolio.

  • Test multiple marketplaces
  • Compare keyword sets for intent
  • Evaluate CSV or XMP exports

Free Credits Workflow Notes

This page is part of Stocktag's full free credits workflow for contributors who need reliable output at scale. It focuses on practical steps such as 10 free credits for eligible new accounts, 50 credits for each eligible referral, free guest demo for one image, no signup needed, vectorizer: 10 free images a day when signed in, so teams can publish faster without lowering metadata quality.

For consistent results, pair this route with Metadata Studio, keep keyword order intentional, and run a short QA pass before export. That process helps protect discoverability across Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and other marketplaces.

  • Use repeatable templates for titles, descriptions, and keywords.
  • Validate relevance and remove weak or duplicate terms before export.
  • Track what performs and refresh older files with better search intent.

FAQ

How do I get free credits?

Create a Stocktag account. Eligible new accounts receive 10 credits after sign-up, and you earn 50 credits for each eligible referral.

Can I try Stocktag without signing up?

Yes. The guest demo on the homepage creates a sample metadata result for one image, once every 24 hours, without an account. The image is sent to Stocktag's guest metadata service to create the result.

What happens when the free credits run out?

Choose a monthly credit plan, starting at $3 for 100 credits, or buy a one-time pack of 500 credits for $5. One-time credits never expire.

How many credits does one image use?

One image uses 1 credit at the default Fast analysis level, 2 at Standard, and 4 at Deep. Videos use 1 credit per 5 seconds of footage.

Sources

Sources used on this page include the official Stocktag workflow, pricing, and support pages linked below.