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August 22, 2024
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Has the review process gone off the rails ?

  • August 22, 2024
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I sell 1000s of images each year, as a contributor to Adobe Stock.  It would appear that reviewing of images has come to a standstill.  I have numerous images that have been in a "to be reviewed" status for more than 2 months, with many more I am prepared to submit.  None of them are "AI" images.  
 
The content submit screen does indicate it can take up to 8 weeks... but it is well past that.  I have numerous other images I am looking to upload, but I am reluctant, as the metadata takes some time and effort on my part, and if Adobe is not going to review images in a timely manner, I can use other stock photo sites instead, where my efforts are rewarded. 
 
If there is an issue with my particular account or submissions, Adobe should advise on what I can do to address the situation.  If not, Adobe is doing an incredibly poor job of keeping their contributors updated on what is going on with the current submission process.
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Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 22, 2024

All images will get reviewed eventually and will remain available for licensing on your account forever; so I don't get too upset if review times have lengthened. I might feel differently if I were in the habit of submitting seasonal content. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
daniellei4510
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 22, 2024

There are numerous contributors experiencing delays in review times. It has nothing to do with your account on a personal level. It could have to do with an overload of AI submissions, summer vacations, maybe a temporary shortage of moderators, a combination of all three...or something else entirely. I did experience a slowdown about a month ago, where days went by without anything being reviewed, but things have since picked up.

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RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 22, 2024

Nothing is stopping you from using other sites. Adobe does not require exclusive rights to your assets. As far as the time it takes, you are right, it is taking too long.