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October 6, 2023
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  • October 6, 2023
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I have put my design in adobe stock for a long time but it is not getting any approval. It has been more than 4 weeks but there is no response so please give approval.

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Correct answer Jill_C

The low upload limit applies to all new accounts. As your account gains some history, including sales and possibly a high acceptance rate, the limit will be increased. Adobe has not revealed the specifics of their algorithm for determining the upload limit. Your best approach is to prioritize submission of your best, high-quality images to ensure a high acceptance rate. Also check the Buyer portal to see what the competition is in your keyword category. Adobe doesn't need any more sunsets, red roses, flowers, puppies, kittens, etc. Meanwhile, as you wait for your previous submissions to be reviewed, you can work on editing, titling and keywording additional images so that they're ready to submit.

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Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 7, 2023

Depending on the assets (photos, illustrations, vector, video), moderation takes more or less time. But waiting times of 4 weeks and more are currently normal.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
GenDream™
Inspiring
October 6, 2023

it's normal, don't worry. and it varies, i have had images approved within two weeks and images approved after over two months. that is probably due to the introduction of Ai images so the moderators are facing big amounts of submissions lately. so don't worry, in the meantime you could benefit by creating more content and uploading consistently, don't wait until images get accepted just upload reguraly.

Good luck.

Participant
October 15, 2023

So I've found that I can't upload more while my current batch (51 photos) is being reviewed. Is the same true for everyone? I have thousands to upload because I've been taking amateur and semi-professional photos for more than a decade, and I'm hoping this is a good way to see some financial benefit to my years of work.

Jill_C
Community Expert
Jill_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 15, 2023

The low upload limit applies to all new accounts. As your account gains some history, including sales and possibly a high acceptance rate, the limit will be increased. Adobe has not revealed the specifics of their algorithm for determining the upload limit. Your best approach is to prioritize submission of your best, high-quality images to ensure a high acceptance rate. Also check the Buyer portal to see what the competition is in your keyword category. Adobe doesn't need any more sunsets, red roses, flowers, puppies, kittens, etc. Meanwhile, as you wait for your previous submissions to be reviewed, you can work on editing, titling and keywording additional images so that they're ready to submit.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Inspiring
October 6, 2023

Four weeks is nothing. If still not reviewed in four months, then I'd write to them ... although personally I just wait – the moderators are VERY busy.

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 6, 2023

You are not addressing Adobe directly in this forum. We are a community of fellow Stock Contributors. Looks like this is your first visit to the forum. Take some time to read other recent posts, and you'll learn that review time is a frequent topic of discussion. Generative AI assets take 2-3 months, photographs are now running 3-4 weeks, videos and vectors are quicker. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 6, 2023

Surely, you have read the other posts here where it has been said that images take at least two months. Likely even three months. Photos take at least four weeks.

Please be patient.