Dissolve
Stock footage software
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Stock media software
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What is Dissolve
Dissolve is a stock media marketplace that licenses royalty-free video clips and related creative assets for use in advertising, social content, and video production. It targets marketers, agencies, and video editors who need ready-to-license footage for commercial projects. The service focuses on curated collections and a web-based search and licensing workflow rather than production or editing tools.
Curated stock footage library
Dissolve centers on a curated catalog of stock video intended for commercial use. This can reduce time spent filtering through large volumes of low-relevance results compared with broader marketplaces. The catalog structure supports common creative needs such as lifestyle, business, and cinematic b-roll.
Straightforward web licensing workflow
The platform provides a browser-based experience for searching, previewing, and licensing assets. Users can typically complete purchases without separate desktop software. This fits teams that need quick procurement and clear asset handoff to editors.
Commercial-use oriented assets
Dissolve positions its content and licensing for business and marketing use cases, where releases and usage rights matter. This aligns with agency and brand workflows that require documented licensing. It can be a practical option when free-media sites do not provide sufficient rights clarity for paid campaigns.
Narrower breadth than mega-libraries
As a more curated marketplace, Dissolve may offer fewer total assets than the largest stock media platforms. Teams seeking highly specific niche subjects, regional coverage, or very large volumes may need to supplement with additional sources. This can add procurement overhead for multi-campaign programs.
Limited creation and collaboration tools
Dissolve primarily supports discovery and licensing rather than end-to-end creative production. It does not function as a full design editor, video editor, or team review system. Organizations that want integrated editing, templates, or brand governance may need separate tools.
Pricing and plans vary by use
Stock media costs can be sensitive to resolution, license type, and subscription versus on-demand purchasing. This can make budgeting less predictable for teams that need frequent downloads across multiple channels. Buyers may need to validate license terms for specific distribution scenarios (e.g., broadcast, paid ads, or client work).
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (one-time asset licenses; royalty-free and rights-managed options)
Royalty-free video (a la carte):
- Essential Video — $49 USD (HD), $69 USD (4K).
- Premium Video — $299 USD (HD), $339 USD (4K).
Rights-managed video:
- Starting at $200 USD (priced per project/usage via calculator).
Royalty-free photos (a la carte):
- Essential photo — $15–$19 USD (L & XXL sizes noted).
- Premium photo — $149–$249 USD (L & XXL sizes noted).
License upgrade fees (royalty-free):
- Video: Plus license $49 USD; Extended license $99 USD.
- Photo: Plus license $9 USD; Extended license $29 USD.
Bulk / volume discounts:
- 5% off when you spend $500 USD (use code Bulk5).
- 10% off when you spend $1000 USD (use code Bulk10).
- 15% off when you spend $1500 USD (use code Bulk15).
Notes:
- Custom subscriptions, enterprise/custom accounts and additional indemnification available by contacting sales. (Official site states "custom subscriptions" and contact for details.)
