IMAGE & FOOTAGE FORMATS

Here’s an overview of all the technical information you need about our images and clips. If you have further questions our service team will be pleased to assist you.

 Technical information on our images

Rights-managed images (RM)

  Standard High-Res
File size
original (TIFF)
~ 50 MB
File size sent
to client (JPG)
~ 1.5 - 4.5 MB
Format RGB
Color mode Adobe 1998
Scan size ~ 9" x 12"
Pixel sizes ~ 4596 x 3738
Resolution 300+ dpi
Ideal for Full page print

Our standard file size is usually sufficient for most uses. If you require larger sizes custom scanning may be available, depending on the original image file. You can calculate the usage fee easily with the online price calculator. Contact us with any questions or concerns.

Royalty-free images (RF)

  Web Res
0.5 MB
Low Res
1 MB
Medium Res
10 MB
High Res
28 MB
Super High Res
50 MB
File size
original (TIFF)
~ 0.5 MB ~ 1 MB ~ 10 MB ~ 28 MB ~ 50 MB
File size sent
to client (JPG)
~ 35 KB ~ 71 KB ~ 785 KB ~ 1.5 - 3.5 MB ~ 1.5 - 4.5 MB
Format RGB
Scan size ~ 5" x 7" ~ 7" x 10" ~ 5" x 7" ~ 9" x 12" ~ 12" x 16"
Resolution 72 dpi 300+ dpi
Pixel size ~ 278 x 323 ~ 538 x 650 ~ 1701 x 2205 ~ 2846 x 3439 ~ 4596 x 3738
Color mode Adobe 1998

The pricing for Royalty-free images depends on the requested file size. The use of the image itself is unlimited in terms of time period and distribution. Restrictions do, however, apply. For complete details please see our terms and conditions or contact us.

 Technical information on our footage

Rights-managed (RM) and Royalty-free (RF) clips

FormatResolutionframe rateIdeal forCodecBitrate
Original format High Definition 16:9 / file format: quicktime .mov
Web DefinitionWeb I480 x 27024fpsWeb streaming
with 1 Mbit/s
H264Streaming
1 Mbit/s
Web II640 x 36024fpsWeb projects
with 2.5 Mbit/s
H264Download
2.5 Mbit/s
Standard DefinitionNTSC
Down-convert
864 x 48629.97fpsTV standard NTSCH26410 Mbit/s
PAL
Down-convert
1024 x 57625fpsTV standard PALH26410 Mbit/s
High DefinitionHD1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Original frame rateHD productions with aspect ratio 16:9H26435 Mbit/s
25 Mbit/s
Original format Standard Definition 4:3 / file format: quicktime .mov
Web DefinitionWeb I480 x 36024fpsWeb streaming
with 1 Mbit/s
H264Streaming
1 Mbit/s
Web II640 x 48024fpsWeb Projects
with 2.5 Mbit/s
H264Download
2.5 Mbit/s
Standard DefinitionNTSC720 x 48629.97fpsTV standard NTSCH26410 Mbit/s
PAL720 x 57625fpsTV standard PALH26410 Mbit/s

Other formats are available on request, including high quality quicktime HD clips in DNxHD format (185Mbit/s PAL or 220Mbit/s NTSC). If you have further questions please contact us.

Some samples for file sizes of 10 second clips:

Full HD 1920 x 1080~ 50MB
NTSC/PAL~ 15MB
WEB Download~ 4MB
WEB Streaming~ 3MB

 Difference between Rights-managed (RM) and Royalty-free (RF)

Rights-managed (RM)Royalty-free (RF)
Rights of useFor one specifically-defined use
and time period
For unlimited, unspecified use
with no time constraints
PriceDepending on usage details (Image size,
print run, time period, distribution, etc.)
Depending on file size
Irregular file sizesAvailable on requestNot available
Period of useTo be fixed in license agreement; extension possibleUnlimited
ExclusivityPossibleNot possible
Image historyComplete documentation on previous uses availableNot available


Please contact us for further questions or if you would like to place an order:

StockFood America, Inc. (800) 967.0229 or
(207) 967.5776


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