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Forum|Forum|24 days ago
May 8, 2026
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I'm experiencing a severe loss in image quality when uploading to Adobe Stock. The photos look high-quality in my mobile gallery, but the quality degrades drastically upon upload. What could be the issue? Please note that I am already upscaling my images beyond the minimum size.

what can I do in this situation?

Correct answer daniellei4510

Bear with me. By mobile gallery, you mean your cell phone? In that case, yes, you’re looking at what are basically thumbnails of your assets and when you upload them to stock, their actual quality is more apparent. We have always recommended examining assets at 100% to 200% percent on a desktop computer before submission. Are these photographs or AI? There is usually no need to upscale images taken with an actual camera.

Jill_C

Community Expert

You can’t actually see the accurate quality of your images once you upload them to Adobe Stock. The thumbnail that you see on your Contributor page is not full resolution, nor is the image that the Buyer sees in the stock.adobe.com site. You must inspect your images carefully on a full-size monitor zoomed in to at least 100% to be able to detect errors. Relying on a tiny phone screen to evaluate images isn’t sufficient.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Even the best phones have small sensors & low megapixel cameras that can’t compete with DSLR or mirrorless cameras costing $700 or more.

If you’re serious about Stock photography, you need better equipment than a phone. And all digital photos require some post-processing in Photoshop or Lightroom to make them ready for commercial use.

Start budgeting for a good entry-level camera (new or used), cleaning kit, some lenses, external lights and a tripod.

If you’re new to photography, take some courses to learn what type of photography you want to do— portrait, landscapes, stills, or fast action. The equipment you buy should match the type of photography you plan to do.

Good luck.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

daniellei4510

Correct answer

Community Expert

Bear with me. By mobile gallery, you mean your cell phone? In that case, yes, you’re looking at what are basically thumbnails of your assets and when you upload them to stock, their actual quality is more apparent. We have always recommended examining assets at 100% to 200% percent on a desktop computer before submission. Are these photographs or AI? There is usually no need to upscale images taken with an actual camera.

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

HotdogpizzaAuthor

Participating Frequently

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I take them in my cell phone’s camera. Should I upload them by my computer, not my cell phone?

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Absolutely. Moderators view assets at 100%-200%. If you’re uploading directly from your phone, is also suggests you aren’t editing your assets before submission, no matter how good they might look on your phone.

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

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