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William James5D95
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Jul 13, 2023 5:31 PM UTC
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Adobe Stock vectors with "editable stroke" description misleading

I've licensed about a dozen vectors from Adobe Stock where the description reads "editable stroke", which is what I needed. However, when you open them in Illustrator you find that the strokes have been outlined—not editable. Is anyone checking for this? It becomes a bit of a time suck when you think you found an image you can use, only to find that you must keep searching. Apparently this happens a lot. The last one I found is file 406405946.

    Contributor1Correct answer
    Community Manager
    Jul 13, 2023 10:24 PM UTC

    Hello @William James5D95, sorry for the poor experience with this type of asset. I've sent the details of the vector to be reviewed internally. Thank you for the report and sorry for the problem with the vector.

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    Casamia
    Known Participant
    Sep 23, 2025 3:42 PM UTC

    How about at least offering a way for users to REPORT THIS? I'd like my money back for the two wasted downloads.

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      Jill_C
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      Jill_CCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      Sep 23, 2025 6:26 PM UTC

      Include the asset numbers here and we can report it to an Adobe  rep for review and refund.

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      Jill C., Forum Volunteer
        Casamia
        Known Participant
        Sep 23, 2025 3:41 PM UTC

        I got TWO of these today. Very annoying and I won't download anything from creators who use that label and burn me. So better tell them this because it's going to impact the downloads of their graphics.

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        Contributor1Community ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        Jul 13, 2023 10:24 PM UTC

        Hello @William James5D95, sorry for the poor experience with this type of asset. I've sent the details of the vector to be reviewed internally. Thank you for the report and sorry for the problem with the vector.

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        Abambo
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        AbamboCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        Jul 13, 2023 9:02 PM UTC

        Sorry for this. the "rules" for contributors are a bit confusing in this regard, so most icins are outlines, and should not claim editable strokes.

         

        I suppose @Contributor1 should have a look into this. Unfortunately you will have to look for a different asset. 

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