What is the difference between PIXTA and VCG (Visual China Group) for Editing?

PIXTA (Single Purchase): yes. VCG (Visual China Group) (Standard License): limited.

What is the difference between PIXTA and VCG (Visual China Group) for Attribution?

PIXTA (Single Purchase): no. VCG (Visual China Group) (Standard License): varies.

What is the difference between PIXTA and VCG (Visual China Group) for Print Use?

PIXTA (Single Purchase): limited. VCG (Visual China Group) (Standard License): yes.

What is the difference between PIXTA and VCG (Visual China Group) for Indemnification?

PIXTA (Single Purchase): yes. VCG (Visual China Group) (Standard License): limited.

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PIXTA vs VCG (Visual China Group)

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between PIXTA and VCG (Visual China Group).

License Comparison

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Field	PIXTA Visit PIXTA	VCG (Visual China Group) Visit VCG (Visual China Group)
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓	~Minor edits allowed; substantial alterations may require extended license
	Not required	Varies
	✗	✗
	✗	✗
	~S size is described as 'Web用' (web use), implying limited print suitability at this size	✓
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	✓	~
	✗	✗

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

PIXTA:

VCG (Visual China Group):

PIXTA

Single Purchase

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VCG (Visual China Group)

Standard License

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Price

From ¥540/image

From ¥80 CNY/image

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

Royalty-free license allows commercial use in most contexts

Yes

Editing

Yes

Minor edits allowed; substantial alterations may require extended license

Attribution

Nice to

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Print Use

S size is described as 'Web用' (web use), implying limited print suitability at this size

Yes

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Yes

Survives Cancellation

Forever

PIXTA:

Interface is primarily in Japanese; English support is limited

Pricing shown in Japanese Yen — currency conversion applies for international buyers

VCG (Visual China Group):

VCG has faced copyright controversy in China for claiming rights to images it may not own, including a 2019 incident involving a public-domain black hole photo

Platform and legal terms are in Mandarin Chinese; ensure you understand licensing terms before purchase

Getty Images content available through VCG may have separate licensing restrictions

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Editing

PIXTA:✓

VCG (Visual China Group):~Minor edits allowed; substantial alterations may require extended license

Attribution

PIXTA:Not required

VCG (Visual China Group):Varies

Print Use

PIXTA:~S size is described as 'Web用' (web use), implying limited print suitability at this size

VCG (Visual China Group):✓

Indemnification

PIXTA:✓

VCG (Visual China Group):~

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