ArtBeats

What ArtBeats does

Artbeats Software, Inc. is a privately held stock footage provider founded in 1989, headquartered in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, with 11–50 employees. The company licenses a proprietary library of video content — including a specialized aerial collection — to creative professionals, production studios, advertisers, filmmakers, and broadcast media buyers. Footage is delivered in formats optimized for major editing platforms, with explicit workflow integration into Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere, and Photoshop.

The company operates a pure reseller-based distribution model and has no direct sales infrastructure of its own. Artbeats footage is available through eight third-party channels: Pond5, Adobe Stock, Getty Images, Shutterstock, Newscom, Dissolve, Overflight Stock, and Amana. Each channel targets a distinct buyer segment, ranging from SMB and individual creators on Shutterstock, to mid-market production buyers on Pond5 and Newscom, to enterprise and high-end advertising clients on Getty Images, Adobe Stock, and Dissolve. The Amana partnership additionally provides full-service distribution into the Japanese market.

Artbeats generates revenue through one-time licensing fees, with pricing set and collected by individual resellers rather than disclosed on the Artbeats website. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no patents or trademarks, and no named leadership team in the available data. There are no AI/ML capabilities, no product modules beyond the general footage library, and no direct customer relationships — all commercial activity is intermediated through its channel partners.

Name

ArtBeats

Legal name

Artbeats Software, Inc.

Website

https://artbeats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artbeats is a privately held, 35-year-old stock footage licensor that distributes a rights-cleared video library — including specialized aerial content — exclusively through eight reseller and marketplace platforms such as Adobe Stock, Getty Images, and Shutterstock, serving creative professionals and production studios worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stock Footage Licensing

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Footage & Stock Media Licensing (Archival/Newsreel/Stock) (MPADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stock Media, Asset Marketplaces & Licensing Platforms (BPAMAJAM), Archive & Library Footage Licensing (News, Sports, Entertainment) (MPABANAC), Clip/Short-Form & Archive Footage Syndication (Libraries/Stock) (MPABAMAL)

Keywords

• Stock footage licensing
• Royalty-free video
• Aerial stock footage
• Creative video assets
• Video production content

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Footage Licensing: Artbeats generates revenue through licensing its proprietary stock footage to customers via third-party reseller platforms. The company sells footage directly and through authorized resellers including Pond5, Adobe Stock, Getty Images, Shutterstock, Newscom, Dissolve, Overflight Stock, and Amana.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Core offering

Artbeats licenses proprietary royalty-free stock video footage, including specialized aerial and production-ready content, to creative professionals worldwide. The company distributes its footage library exclusively through a network of authorized third-party resellers and marketplace platforms (Pond5, Adobe Stock, Getty Images, Shutterstock, Newscom, Dissolve, Overflight Stock, and Amana), and its content is optimized for direct use within major editing applications such as AfterEffects, Premiere, and Photoshop.

Product overview

ArtBeats is a stock footage provider offering video content for use in video production workflows. The company operates as a content library with footage available for licensing through various resellers and distribution channels. Their footage is designed for integration into professional video editing software including AfterEffects, Premiere, and Photoshop. The source data does not list specific named product modules or sub-brands beyond the general ArtBeats footage library.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artbeats Stock Footage Library Royalty-free proprietary stock video footage library including aerial and specialty production footage, licensed to creative professionals, production studios, and advertising agencies for use in video production, advertising, broadcast, and post-production editing workflows within AfterEffects, Premiere, and Photoshop.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pond5coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPond5 is a multi-media marketplace for footage, images, music, templates, and more. Artbeats footage is available through Pond5's artist program, making it accessible to their broad customer base of creative professionals.
• Adobe StockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdobe Stock integration allows Artbeats footage to be easily acquired within AfterEffects, Premier, and Photoshop. This deep integration with Adobe's creative suite provides seamless workflow for users of Adobe products.
• Getty ImagescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGetty Images is a full-service content provider and suggested reseller for large volume licenses. Artbeats footage is available through Getty Images video licensing platform.
• ShutterstockcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShutterstock is a multi-media marketplace where Artbeats footage is searchable and available for licensing through their contributor program.
• NewscomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewscom is entrusted with matching Artbeats' values, customer service, research services, and custom licensing. Newscom carries the most complete set of Artbeats-owned footage available.
• DissolveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDissolve is a footage distributor servicing high-end advertising and production markets. Artbeats footage is available through their platform targeting premium production clients.
• Overflight StockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverflight Stock is highly recommended for custom service, specializing in finding and licensing Artbeats' aerials to fit specific project requirements.
• AmanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmana is the full service provider representing Artbeats in Japan. They handle distribution and sales of Artbeats footage in the Japanese market.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pond5: Pond5 is a multi-media marketplace specializing in stock footage, images, music, and templates. It is both an Artbeats reseller and a direct competitor in the stock footage category, with a large contributor-based catalog.
• Getty Images: Getty Images is the world's largest stock footage and imagery licensor. It is both Artbeats' most important reseller and a direct competitor, offering enterprise video licensing to the same production, advertising, and broadcast customers.
• Storyblocks: Storyblocks is a subscription-based stock media platform offering unlimited downloads of stock footage, audio, and images. It is a direct competitor to Artbeats, particularly for budget-conscious video producers.
• Dissolve: Dissolve is a curated stock footage marketplace targeting high-end advertising and production customers. It is both an Artbeats reseller and a direct competitor in the premium footage segment.
• Adobe Stock: Adobe Stock is the stock media service integrated into Adobe Creative Cloud applications. It is simultaneously Artbeats' deepest workflow-integration partner and a direct competitor with its own first-party footage library.
• Shutterstock: Shutterstock operates a global stock footage and imagery marketplace and is both a distribution channel for Artbeats and a direct competitor to its licensing business, particularly in the SMB and mid-market segments.
• Newscom: Newscom is a full-service editorial and creative content provider that carries the most complete set of Artbeats-owned footage. It serves as both a primary distribution partner and a direct competitor in editorial and custom stock licensing.
• iStock (by Getty): iStock is Getty Images' mid-market stock footage and imagery service. It directly competes with Artbeats for SMB and mid-market production budgets, particularly for one-off clip licensing.
• Envato Elements: Envato Elements is a subscription-based creative asset platform that includes stock video footage. It competes with Artbeats for the same video professional customer base via a flat-fee unlimited download model.

Emerging players

• Filmsupply: Filmsupply is a curated, premium-tier stock footage platform serving brand, agency, and production clients. It competes with Artbeats' high-end aerials and curated content offering in the advertising and brand storytelling market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Artbeats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artbeats

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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