Zaistock – Free & Premium Stock Photo, Video, Audio, Icon Illustration Script

✨ Key Features

• All-in-One Media Marketplace: Support for Photos, Videos, Audio, Vectors, and Illustrations in one unified platform.
• Dual Model Support: Offer both Free and Premium assets with custom licensing terms (e.g., Standard, Extended).
• Multi-Vendor System: Allow contributors to upload and manage their portfolios, set prices, and track sales.
• Smart Search & Filters: Keyword search with category, license type, orientation, resolution, and media-type filters.
• Subscription & Pay-Per-Download: Monetize via recurring plans or one-time purchases with Stripe/PayPal integration.
• Contributor Earnings Dashboard: Real-time analytics for downloads, earnings, and performance tracking.
• Advanced File Management: Cloud-ready upload system with thumbnail and preview generation for all media types.
• Licensing & Watermarking: Automatic watermark overlays for previews and custom license agreements for downloads.
• Admin CMS Panel: Manage users, assets, categories, payout requests, and global configurations.
• SEO-Friendly Design: Schema.org metadata, clean URLs, sitemap support, and Open Graph tags.
• Modern UI/UX: Responsive, dark/light mode compatible, and mobile-first interface for both creators and users.
• Localization Support: Multi-language and RTL (right-to-left) layout ready.
• GDPR Compliant: Cookie consent, data export, and privacy-friendly opt-ins.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend Framework: Laravel 10 (PHP 8.x)
• Frontend: Blade templates, Bootstrap 5, jQuery/Alpine.js, and responsive design.
• Database: MySQL 8 / MariaDB 10+
• Storage: Local or cloud (AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi) via Laravel Filesystem.
• Payment Gateways: Stripe, PayPal, and manual bank transfer supported out of the box.
• Image/Video Processing: FFmpeg (for video previews) and ImageMagick (for thumbnail generation).
• Server Requirements: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ recommended), PHP 8.1+, Composer, MySQL 8+, Nginx/Apache, and SSL-enabled domain.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Server Setup: Install PHP 8.1+, Composer, MySQL, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick on your VPS.
2. Upload Source: Unzip and upload the Zaistock source code to your web root directory.
3. Configure Environment: Create a .env file and update database, mail, and storage credentials.
4. Install Dependencies: Run composer install to install Laravel packages.
5. Database Setup: Execute php artisan migrate --seed to initialize structure and demo data.
6. Generate Keys: Run php artisan key:generate to secure the installation.
7. Admin Login: Access https://yourdomain.com/admin and use credentials provided in setup output.
8. Finalize: Set up cron jobs for background tasks and enable queue workers for processing uploads and payouts.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete Laravel Source Code (backend, frontend, and API endpoints).
• Admin Panel & User Dashboard files.
• Database Schema & Seeder Files.
• Installation & Configuration Documentation (PDF or Markdown).
• Sample demo media (images, videos, icons) for testing setup.
• License & Terms templates (editable within the admin dashboard).

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Platform: Fully responsive web app optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
• Server: Works on Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) environments with PHP 8.1+.
• Cloud Integration: Optional CDN and storage integrations with S3, Cloudflare, or DigitalOcean.

🧠 Notes

• License Type: Distributed under the GPL license, allowing free redistribution and modification for learning, testing, or personal projects.
• Customization Tips: Replace default branding, configure your payout policies, customize licenses (free/premium tiers), and optimize FFmpeg for faster video encoding.
• SEO Assurance: Structured data for media items, sitemap generation, and SEO meta fields for every asset ensure visibility and higher ranking potential.
• Performance Tips: Use Redis caching, queue workers, and a CDN for global asset delivery to ensure smooth user experience.
• Compliance: Ensure that uploaded content adheres to copyright laws and licensing agreements before publication.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

The original commercial version of Zaistock was developed and distributed by its creator on CodeCanyon. Please support the original developer by purchasing a commercial license if you require updates, official documentation, or technical support.

🔒 Disclaimer

This version is provided under the GPL for educational, non-commercial, and self-hosted use in compliance with open-source redistribution rights. We are not affiliated with the original developer or marketplace. All brand names, trademarks, and assets belong to their respective owners. No proprietary support, updates, or warranties are provided. For commercial deployment or resale, please obtain a proper license from the original author.