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Images used for board game

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November 27, 2023
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I am creating a board game that I will eventually market. Is it legal to use Adobe Express Premium images for the cards and game artwork? Thanks!

Correct answer Amitej S

Yes, you can absolutely use Adobe Express Premium images for your board game commercially! Just keep a couple of things in mind.

The key rule is to design with the images, not just copy them.

They need to be part of your composed artwork; add your own creative elements, typography, and game design on top. You can't pull a raw stock image and use it as it is. As long as your board game artwork is an original composition that includes the image, you're good.

Also, quickly check for the "Editorial Use Only" flag before using any image, those ones (usually featuring recognizable people, brands, or landmarks) are off-limits for commercial products.

And if you're planning a print run beyond 500,000 copies, you'll want to look at upgrading to an Enhanced or Extended license through Adobe Stock.

For the full details, here are the most useful Adobe resources to reference:

Hope this helps!

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abigail_9289

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I've looked into this as well. Usually, Adobe Express Premium images come with licenses for commercial projects like board games, but double-check their specific terms just to be sure.

@poki Good luck with your game!

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London37918325p8ea

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I'm no expert, but I think Adobe Express could be a cool tool for jazzing up your game with some slick visuals. It's got a bunch of features that might come in handy for designing game boards, cards, or whatever else you need.

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hassyzz

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Check the licensing terms for Adobe Express Premium images. If they allow commercial use, you can use them for your board game artwork.

wallstedt

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How do you check this?

Amitej S

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Yes, you can absolutely use Adobe Express Premium images for your board game commercially! Just keep a couple of things in mind.

The key rule is to design with the images, not just copy them.

They need to be part of your composed artwork; add your own creative elements, typography, and game design on top. You can't pull a raw stock image and use it as it is. As long as your board game artwork is an original composition that includes the image, you're good.

Also, quickly check for the "Editorial Use Only" flag before using any image, those ones (usually featuring recognizable people, brands, or landmarks) are off-limits for commercial products.

And if you're planning a print run beyond 500,000 copies, you'll want to look at upgrading to an Enhanced or Extended license through Adobe Stock.

For the full details, here are the most useful Adobe resources to reference:

Hope this helps!

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