Deleting images that have been licensed

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September 27, 2022
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I want to clean up my library- I have some images that have been licensed only a few times. If I delete them, will the people who licensed them still have access to them? I'm fine with that, I just don't want to keep allowing licenses to be sold for some images. Thanks.

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Correct answer Jill_C

Yes, Buyers who have previously licensed your images still have a valid right to use them; however, they won't be able to download them again if they haven't saved copies on their own computers.

Abambo

Community Expert

It's ok to delete pictures, but I wouldn't do that. First, those who licensed won't be able anymore to access your picture anymore on this site. Second: having the picture lying here around does not hurt anyone.

IMHO, I would only delete them, if they have a quality or IP problem, that has been overlooked during moderation.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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This can indeed be a major problem for people who have licensed it but used it only from their library (as they are encouraged to do). Also for people who have made a decision but noy yet purchased - they may have done months of work, perhaps awaiting approval. In my view it is not worth the risk of upsetting your customers, unless you discover some legal issues or similar.

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Possibly related:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock-contributors-discussions/how-to-delete-accepted-photos/td-p/13225401

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Jill_C

Correct answer

Community Expert

Yes, Buyers who have previously licensed your images still have a valid right to use them; however, they won't be able to download them again if they haven't saved copies on their own computers.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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