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aleksandrp60892936
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Jul 16, 2026 12:30 AM UTC
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Hi everyone, I have a question about AI-generated images. Mass rejection in AI images — what’s the issue?

 What is the reason behind mass rejections lately? I’ve already fixed the quality and removed all the noise. The standard automated rejection messages Adobe Stock don't explain anything. Everything used to be fine before. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Legend
Aug 5, 2026 3:11 PM UTC

I don’t think it should be necessary to remove ‘all’ noise in AI-images? Sounds too intrusive.

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N8.
Community Expert
Aug 4, 2026 6:37 AM UTC

There is a massive influx in AI generated content being submitted; so, the review process takes longer and the requirements tend to be a bit more stringent.

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Participating Frequently
Aug 4, 2026 6:43 AM UTC

I think that is the right approach. Otherwise the site will be deluged with AI slop that will be devalue what it has to offer.  
 

I’ve got another batch in submission at the moment so we’ll see how that goes. I’ve had three rejections and one acceptance so far in this match. I can live with those odds. Let’s see how the others do…

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Participating Frequently
Jul 31, 2026 9:50 AM UTC

I create a hybrid mix of photographed models (with signed release forms)  in generative AI scenes. Sometimes a batch of 6 images will be rejected. Then later a batch of 6 will get through. I’m using the same workflow each time so I’m putting the quality control process down to plain luck in my case.

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
Aug 2, 2026 10:14 PM UTC

​@Georgethefourth 

Technical & visual quality isn’t luck. It’s planned, prepared & executed. 

To provide a more detailed critique, we’d need to see one or two full-sized assets that were rejected. 

 

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Participating Frequently
Aug 4, 2026 7:31 PM UTC

Thanks Nancy. Ah, I can only upload 5MB pics so can’t upload full sized assets. Had another batch of rejections, so hopefully a few more will get through in the next batch.  I’ve got 35 AI shots accepted in the last month so am happy with that.

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
Jul 16, 2026 12:46 AM UTC

You incorrectly posted this in Account, Payment & Plan. Please post your Stock Contributor questions in the Stock Contributor community below. 

https://community.adobe.com/questions-38

 

As to why your content is refused, read your Contributor User Guide. It explains the most common rejection reasons. Also, Stock expects the highest quality content for commercial use. GenAI alone is not reliable for creating commercial-quality artwork. Machines don’t make great artwork; people do. 😉

Good luck.

 

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert