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April 2, 2025
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Abstract backgrounds - Getting a bit tired of quality issues rejections in Adobe Stock

  • April 2, 2025
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Hello, I have many quality rejections lately and I don't see why in the majority of the cases. I try to be clean and look to the milimeter everything, but yet...

Could you take a look to these images to help me understand the rejections, please? They are abstract background images from photos.

 

(I sent 3 variations of these kind of images, specifiying the blur and the frosted texture) (Here I post one of them and an around 200% magnification)

Many thanks in advance!

Correct answer Abambo
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Anyway, I would prefer a real feedback like: Content not compliant with overall guidelines.

The image is a real photo intentionally blurred (I mentioned that in description as well).


By @Alicia_G_Monedero

Technically, it's a quality issue. Whatever you mention in your description does not get read by the image moderators.

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Participant
April 3, 2025

What a pity! I though these would be good elegant moody aesthetic backgrounds for some Adobe customers' projects... even if simple...

Anyway, I would prefer a real feedback like: Content not compliant with overall guidelines.

The image is a real photo intentionally blurred (I mentioned that in description as well). Color and texture also are there to to create an image with a special mood; not very successful in this case though 😰 

Thank you for all your fast responses. I really appreciate it!

Abambo
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AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 3, 2025
quote

Anyway, I would prefer a real feedback like: Content not compliant with overall guidelines.

The image is a real photo intentionally blurred (I mentioned that in description as well).


By @Alicia_G_Monedero

Technically, it's a quality issue. Whatever you mention in your description does not get read by the image moderators.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 2, 2025

These types of blurred backgrounds require very little skill to generate, and Buyers wouldn't spend one of their subscription credits to purchase them,; thus they aren't needed in the Adobe stock database. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Ricky336
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 2, 2025

I would focus on something else. Such backgrounds are a dime a dozen! Meaning really common!!

And, it does look out of focus, even if it isn't!

Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 2, 2025

If they don't accept your abstract backgrounds, you should change the subject.

 

The background included here is out of focus. Adobe does not accept blurred pictures.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
daniellei4510
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 2, 2025

Adobe rarely accepts backgrounds or wallpapers unless they are extremely unique. They are available for free by the thousands on the internet, and any graphic designer could make one themselves with even a modicum of experience. Explore other concepts if you wish to have your assets accepted by Adobe Stock.

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