How to Earn Money from Freepik – Real Freepik Earning Proof
At some point, you must have used Freepik, as it offers thousands of templates that help designers create unique and beautiful designs.
But have you ever wondered who creates these designs? Does the Freepik team upload all these designs themselves?
No! Designers from all around the world, just like you and me, upload these designs.
Maybe you already knew this. Maybe you’ve even tried uploading your designs on Freepik. But have you succeeded in earning from it?
Freepik Contributor Earning – Real Proof
Today, let’s talk about Atul’s Freepik earnings. He made $139 in just one month by uploading his designs on Freepik. That’s approximately ₹5,000 in Indian currency.
You might have already seen this on our YouTube channel or Instagram reels.
Freepik Earning Proof
Here is an updated screenshot of Atul’s earnings:
As you can see, he earned $139 in August. If we assume $150 and subtract it from the total yearly earnings, he still made around $500 in just one month (September).
$500 = ₹40,000!
Now the question is how did he earn this money?
- What kind of designs did he upload?
- How long did it take to start earning?
- Can anyone start earning from Freepik?
How to Get Your Freepik Account Approved as a New Contributor
The biggest challenge for new Freepik contributors is getting their profile approved. Freepik is very strict about new designers and rejects many submissions.
Solution: Before uploading, research existing designs on Freepik. Check what type of designs are already available and create something similar but unique.
Important Tip: Your design should be useful for others. If it only looks good but has no practical use, Freepik will not approve it.
Freepik only approves designs that are useful for users because they also want to earn from downloads.
How to avoid rejection?
Freepik gives two chances to get a design approved. If both attempts fail, don’t give up!
✔ Try using a different email and create a new profile.
✔ Even after following all rules, Freepik sometimes rejects designs. Many contributors face this issue.
Can You Earn from AI-Generated Images on Freepik?
Yes! Many contributors, including Atul, upload AI-generated images on Freepik and make money.
You can check Atul’s Freepik profile here:
How Much Can You Earn on Freepik?
Your earnings depend on your effort and quality of designs.
- If you upload useless designs, even 10,000 uploads won’t help.
- If you upload high-quality, useful designs, you can easily earn $100–$200 per month (₹8,000 – ₹16,000).
- With consistent effort, you can reach ₹20,000+ per month.
The best part?
- You don’t need clients like on Fiverr or Upwork.
- You just upload designs, and whenever someone downloads them, you get paid.
How to Increase Your Freepik Earnings?
- Upload trending designs (check Freepik’s trending section).
- Research upcoming festivals and events, then create designs related to them.
- Freepik itself suggests what is in demand, so take advantage of it!
What If You Upload 100+ Designs and Still Don’t Earn?
If this happens (which is rare), don’t worry!
By uploading so many designs, you’ll have built an amazing portfolio that you can use to get freelance design clients.
Also, after designing regularly, your skills will improve, allowing you to create high-quality designs faster and better.
Hard work = Higher earnings.
Direct Orders & High-Paying Clients
By consistently uploading high-quality designs, you increase your chances of getting direct orders.
- When people see that you are designing daily at a professional level, they will reach out to you for custom work.
- In the beginning, you might have to charge lower, but after gaining experience and building a strong profile, you can charge $100 – $200 per design.
- That means, in just one order, you can make what you earn from Freepik in a whole month.
This is not just theory. I have personally done this, and that’s why I am sharing this with you. Try it, and one day, your success story will be featured here too!
Want Help Getting Your Freepik Profile Approved?
If you think Freepik won’t approve your profile, we can help you get approved – but this service is not free.
Why?
Because once your profile is approved, you can earn money for a lifetime!
Click below to check the price and get started.
Get Freepik Profile Approval ( link update soon! until you can contact me directly on trbahadurpur2@gmail.com )
Bonus: Earn Even More by Selling Your Designs Elsewhere!
Apart from Freepik, there are many other websites where you can upload your designs and earn money.
Another Way to Make Money from Freepik Designs
If you are already creating designs, why not record your design process and upload it on YouTube as a tutorial?
- This can attract more traffic to your Freepik profile.
- You can also create Instagram reels to gain visibility.
Pro Tip: Add your Freepik profile link in your YouTube video descriptions and Instagram bio. This will increase downloads and help you rank higher on Freepik!
Final Thoughts
If you stay consistent and upload high-quality designs, it is impossible not to earn from Freepik.
Atul has done it. You can too!
Start today, and maybe your success story will be featured here next.