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August 18, 2026
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Can I nominate the same assets for both One-Year and Perpetual Free Collection?

  • August 18, 2026
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Hi everyone, I need some clarification about Adobe Stock’s Free Collection.

I’ve heard that:

  1. If I select only the One-Year Free Period → Adobe may select some assets.

  2. If I select only the Perpetual Free Period → Adobe may not select any assets.

  3. If I select both One-Year and Perpetual → Adobe may not select any assets either.

Is this actually true, or is it just a rumour?

What would be the safest option to select? I’d really appreciate advice from experienced Contributors or Adobe staff. Thanks!

    Correct answer Nancy OShea

    Choose only what you’re most comfortable committing to— either 1 year or perpetual.

    If you nominate an asset for perpetual use and it’s accepted into the Free Collection, you can’t change your  mind & remove it later.  Choose wisely.  See below for more details.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/additional-earning-opportunities/free-collection-faq.html

     

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 18, 2026

    Choose only what you’re most comfortable committing to— either 1 year or perpetual.

    If you nominate an asset for perpetual use and it’s accepted into the Free Collection, you can’t change your  mind & remove it later.  Choose wisely.  See below for more details.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/additional-earning-opportunities/free-collection-faq.html

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 18, 2026

    We are contributors like yourself and we can not be of assistance. Use the Contact Us link if you have not already done so. Investigations can weeks or even months. Consider submitting elsewhere while you wait.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 18, 2026

    The assets are only nominated, not selected. It doesn’t matter which one or ones you pick, they may still not be selected. There is no “safe” option. 

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