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I received a rejection for a vector illustration but I don't see the problem.

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November 13, 2025
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Hello, I received this rejection for a vector file uploaded as AI (Adobe Illustrator) with the following information from Adobe:

Quality issues:
The file has one or more of the following issues:

- The vector file contains a raster image, and vector files must not contain raster elements.
- The compression level in the JPEG preview file is too high, causing texture issues.
- The JPEG preview resolution must be at least 5000 x 3000 pixels (15 MP).
- Antialiasing was not used when exporting the vector to JPEG, so there are line issues in the JPEG.

Can any expert please advise?
I have checked this file many times, but I still cannot understand what the problem might be.

Thank you.

Diverse_hands_holding_colorful_speech_bubbles_saying_hello_in_many_world_languages.zip

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AlexBond

Inspiring

Hi!
Yes, - "technical issues" - are clearly visible in the screenshot (I only removed that clipping mask there).
Redundant brushes, styles, or colors in the artwork can also be a reason for rejection.
And for the love of god, don’t take the text about "JPEG preview", that comes with the rejected file - seriously — it’s absurd and written by Adobe specifically to confuse contributors even more.
Good luck!

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giuseppina carmg48310773Author

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Thanks for your reply 🙂
Yes, I see that removing the mask means something needs to be fixed. However, I don't understand what you mean when you mention "redundant brushes, styles, or colors in the image can be grounds for rejection"?

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giuseppina carmg48310773Author

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Even if, other times, due to distraction I happened to move (as in this case) the arms dragging the visible features only by removing the mask but, even in this case, they always approved everything, it is evident that, as for the images, also for the vectors there is a more careful selection by the reviewers

Jill_C

Community Expert

Some of the edges are quite jagged.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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giuseppina carmg48310773Author

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Oh, okay, right, that could also be a reason for rejection. Thanks for your time 🙂

PaintedKitty

Community Expert

Too many anchor points might be to blame for those jagged edges. Try not to use so many.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Was this image traced or done by hand? Some of the hands and fingers look a little rough around the edges, and the lines separating fingers from others on the same hand are light enough that there is an absence of detail betwee one and the others.

Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.

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giuseppina carmg48310773Author

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Thanks for your reply 🙂
The illustration was created entirely by hand (without tracing). I don't know what to say if the edges appear rough... it's completely vector and there are no raster images. By the way, I used the same illustration in a different field and Adobe approved it without any problems. If the problem is the lack of detail between the fingers, that's definitely something I can fix.
So, other than that, you don't notice anything different? Thanks again for your time 🙂

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