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Dreamstime has a rating of 3.7 stars from 1,260 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Dreamstime most frequently mention great selection, high quality and many years. Dreamstime ranks 2nd among Stock Photos sites.
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I've been using Dreamstime now for a number of years and it is always my first port of call when requiring for images and ideas for design. Cannot fault the the way it all works and the service from the staff behind the scenes.
I download a lot from dreamstime. It helps a lot by designing websites, etc. But I think it's a bit expensive.
My biggest problem with the process was that there was no prompt after I bought enough points to purchase my picture as to how to find and download it. I would also prefer to buy the exact number of points required for the image and size I need, and not prepackaged points sizes.
I've used Dreamstime for a little longer than a year and always had a good experience. I always buy credits and use them for "per image" purchases. I love the quality and variety.
You have fabulous images that I have used many time and for that reason I like it great but because of the subscription contract I have only given it three stars.
I have got into the habit of using this site to source images for self-published books and collections of short stories under my pen-name (Jan Vivian). The image receives accreditation in the heading apge as I have just done in the latest book to be published.
Used unfair means of payment transaction for subscription, as i used my credit card for one time transaction only but they saved the details and used it the second month for automated renewal without my consent by prior intimation. No OTP was asked and only the transaction intimation came via my bank.
So please don't give ur card details as they will misuse it.
These images are of such quality that I am able to self-design my book covers... saving me hundreds of dollars.
Been using Dreamstime for a long time. They have a nice variety of images. I have always liked the vector art choice. Getting expensive tho.
Please go back to allowing your customers to just make a purchase without automatically renewing and charging your credit card. Even When you just purchase the credits you need, the package renews automatically 24 hours after you run out of credits.
That's ridiculous! It's such a hassle to have to call all the time to get charges reversed. After reading other reviews, you might want to consider listening to your customers and go back to the days when you could just buy the artwork you needed.
I just bought a £0.03p promotion for 5 downloads. Just make sure you read the agreement. It said that the subscription will be renewed when you run out of downloads or after a week of purchasing the subscription. I just needed two images, I downloaded 4, and cancelled the subscription with no hassle. They may come across as sleazy but they are quite clear in the description.
NEGATIVE 500 STARS! This company traffics in hidden automatic renewals! An unscrupulous, dishonest, atrocious way to do business.
I forked over a nickel for what I thought was a five day trial period. BOOM 6 days later Dreamstime.com got into bed with my PayPal account & had a lovely dream that turned into a nightmare for me; they -- without my authorization -- stole $39.99 from my PayPal account. Thank God in Heaven for PayPal, I was able to retrieve the pilfered $39.99, I didn't waste my time calling BadDreamstime.com. Terrible, sleazy way to try (good luck!) to build a business.
I have made a few mistakes understanding the price packages available to do occasional downloading of images from Dreamstime. You must make sure, if you do not want the package you just bought to be automatically renewed, that you turn off the automatic renewal feature each time you do a purchase. Still I have found the client service personnel at Dreamstime extremely helpful and was relieved to find an automatic renewal I did not want was promptly refunded.
Even when you cancel the automatic billing, it mysteriously turns itself back on and you're billed for another month.
I recently found Dreamstime while searching for some clipart. They offered a 12 hour, 5 image package for $0.05. I thought that was a good marketing idea on their part, so I went for it. I downloaded 3 images. A week later they charged $35.00 to my Paypal Account! I was able to dispute the charge through Paypal and I was refunded the money, but I think this as a scam. I probably would have purchased images from them in the future if they had not pulled such a sneaky scam. Apparently when you sign in with Dreamstime, the fine print gives them access to your Paypal account. Shame on them!
I've used Dreamstime for several years, and find the variety of images good and the search features easy to use. Lately though, it's hard to find the image I want at a good price. I'm using it less and less due to higher costs.
I have bout a small package of 5 images for 0.03P and a week later, they charged my paypal account £25.00.
I haven't authorise any payment or haven't been on their site since then.
I have opened a case with paypal as this is robbery. BEWARE...
I have been using Dreamstime for my magazine since I opened last year and I always find the right image.
Always find what I need or can use for projects. And the best part, the cost. Low cost for high quality.
I enjoy the lightboz saves and how easy to purchase. It would be five stares if the point purchases were cheaper.
I find myself turning to Dreamstime as a last resort rather than a first look due to the high pricing. If the prices were lower I'd give a definite 5 stars though. Love the variety, layout, ease of use, etc.
Answer: Please contact our support service for this: https://www.dreamstime.com/contact
Answer: You can always cancel the subscription from your payment profile page: http://www.dreamstime.com/card_management.php While the subscription is active, you have a turn off option there.
Answer: Yes, you can buy a single image. You can use credits or even a time limited subscription. After you purchase your download plan, simply turn off the auto-renewal from your payment profile and this will remain a one time purchase. For more details, you can contact our service.
Answer: Hi. If there is no activity registered, then you can easily remove your account from My Account/edit profile button: https://www.dreamstime.com/user_modify.php See that there is a delete option in the right hand part of the screen, rights below the profile image. Let us know if you encounter difficulties or require further assistance.
Answer: If you are referring to the auto-renewal, you can change this setting at any time from your Account/payment profile: http://www.dreamstime.com/card_management.php If you do not want the plan to renew or you do not need images on a regular basis, please ensure you turn this off after each transaction, credits or subscriptions.
Answer: Hi, You have the email or share option. You can also save these in an archive and email the archive if you wish. See that each of our media has the email photo/video link on the detail page. You have the Tools tab.
Answer: Using an image in a poster meant for sale requires the Print extended license P-EL indeed, regardless of the image size.
Answer: You can find more details at the link below: https://www.dreamstime.com/sell-stock-photos-images. A list of royalties ca be found at the link below: https://www.dreamstime.com/sell-stock-photos-images. For any other details and help, you can contact our support service.
Answer: Yes, you need to license the image before using it. We strongly recommend you contact our support service for more details. If the glassware is meant for sale, you may need to purchase an extended license.
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