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Al Javed
Al Javed
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May 23, 2026
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  • May 23, 2026
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Hi everyone,

I am an Adobe Stock contributor. I have heard from many people that if you use the Drop Shadow effect in an Adobe Illustrator file, Adobe Stock may reject the submission, and that Drop Shadow effects should not be used in stock files.

Is this actually true? I am feeling quite confused about this and would really appreciate some clarification from experienced contributors.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

    Correct answer daniellei4510

    Then the drop shadows can be more easily removed. Try both (different subjects) and see what happens. If a shadowed version gets rejected, you can remove it and submit again. Or vice-versa.

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    May 24, 2026

    I have heard from many people...

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    Where?  What platform?  Are they people you know & respect or just random Bozos on the internet?

     

    That’s not true. Stock inventory contains many images with & without drop shadows, especially in transparent PNGs.  If you don’t believe me, compare your work with current inventory in the same keywords. 

     

     

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    daniellei4510
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    daniellei4510Community Expert
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    May 23, 2026

    Are you talking about pngs? I’d submit without. Buyers can add them more easily than remove them if they want drop shadows.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
    Al Javed
    Al JavedAuthor
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    May 23, 2026

    vector sir.

    daniellei4510
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    daniellei4510Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 23, 2026

    Then the drop shadows can be more easily removed. Try both (different subjects) and see what happens. If a shadowed version gets rejected, you can remove it and submit again. Or vice-versa.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
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