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September 15, 2026
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Gemini image used only as visual reference; final vector redrawn manually in Illustrator

  • September 15, 2026
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Hello Adobe Stock Community,

I would like to clarify how to label this type of submission for Adobe Stock.

Workflow:

  • A Gemini-generated image was used only as an external visual reference.
  • No AI-generated elements were imported into the working file.
  • No image trace was used.
  • The final artwork was redrawn manually from scratch in Illustrator as a fully editable vector.

The AI image was used only for reference, similar to using a photo or sketch as inspiration.

In this case, should the “Created using generative AI tools” box be checked when submitting the vector to Adobe Stock?

Thank you.

    Correct answer yamato713108855

    Images created by tracing AI-generated images do not qualify as AI images.
    Images generated using Gemini may not be fully cleared of intellectual property (IP) issues.
    Images that have not cleared IP issues cannot be submitted to Adobe Stock.
    This point must be carefully considered.

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    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    yamato713108855Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 15, 2026

    Images created by tracing AI-generated images do not qualify as AI images.
    Images generated using Gemini may not be fully cleared of intellectual property (IP) issues.
    Images that have not cleared IP issues cannot be submitted to Adobe Stock.
    This point must be carefully considered.

    ZALEZPHOTO
    Legend
    September 15, 2026

    My advice is to submit it as a normal vector, but the way things are going lately, be prepared to have it rejected for not labeling it AI. If that’s the case, I would resubmit right after rejection, the same way  (without AI check)

    Let us know what happened!

    Good luck! 

    ZALEZPHOTO
    RALPH_L
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 15, 2026

    No. Do not label it.