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Aug 15, 2026 4:09 PM UTC
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Can I use editorial photos in a think tank policy research report?

Can I use Adobe Stock images labeled 'Editorial Use Only' in a published policy research report from a think tank NGO? The report is our own institutional research output, distributed publicly. 

    Nancy OShea
    Nancy OSheaCorrect answer
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    Aug 16, 2026 11:16 PM UTC

    Editorial Use Only is for journalistic, public interest or news reporting purposes. No commercial or promotional use allowed. 

    See Editorial restrictions below.

    https://stock.adobe.com/license-terms#editorialUse

     

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Aug 16, 2026 11:16 PM UTC

    Editorial Use Only is for journalistic, public interest or news reporting purposes. No commercial or promotional use allowed. 

    See Editorial restrictions below.

    https://stock.adobe.com/license-terms#editorialUse

     

     

    Hope that helps.

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 15, 2026 4:45 PM UTC

    post this in the stock forum, https://community.adobe.com/stock-29

     

    and change your title slightly to avoid a duplicate post error.

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