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Screenshot of ‘Not accepted’ photos with explanationI recently submitted three AI-generated images to Adobe Stock and would appreciate honest critique from experienced contributors, especially regarding technical quality and whether these issues are typical AI-generation problems.The rejection explanations feel somewhat broad/vague to me, so I’m hoping for more specific insight into what reviewers may have seen immediately.Rejected images:Professional Latino Programmer Working at Multi-Monitor Coding Setup Upscale.png   1. Professional Latino Programmer Working at Multi-Monitor Coding Setup Upscale.png  - Rejection reason: Quality Issues  - File ID: 2013404264  - Resolution: 3840 × 2160  - File size: 7.83 MB  - Upscaled using Generative Upscale in Photoshop Latino Software Developer Working at Modern Coding Workspace.png 2. Latino Software Developer Working at Modern Coding Workspace.png  - Rejection reason: Similar content in our collection  - File ID: 2013376586  - Resolution: 3072 ×

Adobe send me a mail that my adobe stock account is blocked. I file a case. they give me a number. but long time no response from adobe. what can I do now?

i created a loop video using blender and submited to the adobe stocks but it rejected. reason for it is missing generative ai flag. but it isnt a ai video. what should i do?

This comes up a lot in the Stock Contributor forum from beginners who want to know how to improve their photos without investing a lot of money in courses.   While no single course can teach you everything you need to know, a few courses can help get you started. Every journey begins with getting started.https://petapixel.com/best-free-online-photography-courses/ Hope that helps. 

Hi everyone, I’m an Adobe Stock Contributor and I’m considering using a VPN strictly for security purposes, such as protecting my connection when working on public or unsecured networks. Just to be clear — I’m not using the VPN to change or hide my location, and I’m not trying to bypass any regional restrictions. The VPN would only be used to encrypt my internet traffic and keep my data safe. Would this be acceptable under Adobe’s Contributor guidelines?Has anyone here had experience with this or received clarification from Adobe? Thanks in advance!

This is getting rejected as an IP Refusal rather than, say, for quality issues. Just wondering if anyone has any insight.Title: Woman with sparklers in American flag bikini top at sunsetKeywords: fitness, athletic, patriotic, USA, July 4th, Fourth of July, woman, American flag, tattoos, sparklers, sunset, outdoor, rippling abs, abs, crop top, stars and stripes, bikini top, bandana, short hair, blonde, cross, cross necklace, Christian, faith, golden hour, summer, field, park, flag, red, white, blue, stars, stripes, navy, vibrant, bold, Americana, fashion, sunglasses, muscular, strength, casual, denim, leather belt, light, celebration, festive, independence, joyful, happy, energetic  

I had to upload it in 90% quality, the original is too large.

Is a picture of termite damaged wood too common a category? I submitted one and it got rejected due to "similar content"...Scracthing my head a bit here because I don't understand the threshold for a picture to be too similar to the rest.

I'm experiencing a severe loss in image quality when uploading to Adobe Stock. The photos look high-quality in my mobile gallery, but the quality degrades drastically upon upload. What could be the issue? Please note that I am already upscaling my images beyond the minimum size. what can I do in this situation?

Hola, me rechazaron 5 fotos por propiedad intelectual, y realmente no entiendo por que. Adjunto una, la tematica es la misma en todas con distintos planos y desde distintos ángulos de la escena. Alguien sabe donde puede estar el problema? Gracias. 

Hola, me rechazaron 5 fotos por "propiedad intelectual" .Son  paisajes con tractores a lo lejos donde no se ve la marca de los mismos. Alguien sabe que puede ser? 

My Adobe Stock contributor account was deactivated on February 10, 2026, due to “suspicious activity.” However, I did not receive any clear or specific explanation of what exactly was wrong. What is this “suspicious activity.” meanI have been a contributor for several years and have always tried to follow all guidelines carefully. I worked honestly, respected Adobe’s rules, and never intentionally engaged in anything that could be considered suspicious or abusive.I contacted support, but unfortunately, I only received generic replies directing me to read the guidelines again. I still don’t understand what caused the issue.I have a few important questions and would really appreciate any insights:Is it possible to restore a deactivated account in cases like this? What steps should I take to improve my chances of recovery? If restoration is not possible, am I allowed to create a new account? Would creating a new account violate the “multiple accounts” rule or another rules and lead to ano

Hi, I have some concerns about my AI submissions. Over 50% were rejected for quality issues and oversupply in the collection. Could you clarify what specific technical standards I’m missing or how I can make my content more unique?I am concerned that this high rejection rate might negatively affect my portfolio or lead to an account suspension. Since I generated and upscaled these images using Adobe Firefly, I would like to ensure that I am following the guidelines correctly. Could you please clarify if my account is at risk and provide advice on how to avoid these issues in the future?

Hi, I have a quick question about this mission submission requirement.The mission page says “Required assets: 10 - 10,” but the interface also shows “Upload more assets to this dataset.” I currently uploaded 22 files with all Scene IDs, Shot IDs, and titles filled correctly, but the submit button remains disabled.Can someone confirm whether this mission requires exactly 10 images total (5 pairs), or are more uploads allowed?Thanks.

My Adobe contributor account was deactivated in September 2025. This was due to uploading a photo that resembled a photo I had previously uploaded (in my opinion). Is there any chance my account will be reactivated? I filed an appeal one day after the account was deactivated, and there has been no response yet. I've checked the forums, and it might take at least six months. For your information, the stock photos I uploaded are my own photography, not AI-generated.Regard

Hi all,I'm a vector contributor seeking clarification on the"Created using generative AI tools" declaration policy.My understanding: declaration is required only when content is generatedwith generative AI tools (Firefly, Midjourney, etc.).Could moderators or experienced contributors confirm the following 4 cases?1. Generate a raster with Midjourney/Firefly → Image Trace in Illustrator→ submit as vector. Declaration required?2. Use AI-generated raster as visual reference only → manually redrawthe vector by hand in Illustrator. Declaration required?3. Use a self-written JSX script to procedurally generate patterns/shapes(no generative AI model involved). I assume declaration is NOT required —is that correct?4. Use Illustrator's built-in AI features (Text to Vector, GenerativeRecolor, Remix, etc.). Declaration required?I want to comply strictly with the guidelines, so any clarification —especially from @MatHayward or other moderators — would be greatlyappreciated.Thanks![This post was mo

Hello. My images are always turned down, although I use upsclaer to improve resolution.what can I do?

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Olá a todos, eu sou uma nova contribuidora no Adobe stock e uso principalmente o telemovel Redmi. Recentemente a totalidade das 27 fotos que enviei foram rejeitadas, devido a problemas de qualidade.  Sendo assim, gostaria que me pudessem dar a vossa opinião , o que devo corrigir.  Quais são as minhas falhas, nas imagens que aqui postar e quais os recursos que posso utilizar para melhorar as mesmas.? É possivel usar Upscayl ou Lightroom sem infringir o senso? Eu ponho muito do meu coração nas fotos , mas gostava muito de aprender ,  evoluir. Sou eu e o meu  telemovel Redmi .  Obrigada Rosa de Santa Teresinha Margarida Lilásameixeira em flormargarida ao solburnt orange rubber texture 

Hello everyone. I would like to share my experience.I have been an Adobe Stock contributor for several years, working hard and consistently uploading content until April 17th. On April 17th, my account was suddenly deactivated without any warnings or explanations. It simply said to contact support.Of course, I immediately reached out to support, but I only received an automated email with a ticket number. At the bottom of that email, there was a link to submit an appeal. I submitted the appeal, but here is the issue: while a regular support request at least gives you a ticket number (so you know it’s in the system), the appeal process provides absolutely nothing. No confirmation, no tracking number. I don't even know if I submitted it correctly, if I need to do something else, or if I just need to wait. I don't have my account deactivated every day, so I simply don't know these nuances.If someone had reached out to ask for clarification or requested that I change something in my workfl

I am trying to learn how to contribute to Adobe Stock. I took these 2 photos of a characteristic Australian scene that presented itself, and they look sharp and well composed to me. I would be happy to use them myself. I searched for Kookaburra on clothes line and got 52 results. Mine were not too similar to the others.Can anyone suggest what is wrong with these photos? (It only seems to allow me to attach one photo, but I submitted one in portrait mode as well)

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 Refusé, problème de qualité me dit on ! 

Buongiorno, è possibile modificare i meta dati di foto accettate ? Grazie

Hello.Rejection of AI-generated images has become so commonplace that I’ve just come to accept it.However, what I would like to inquire about this time is "Stock Video."Lately, for ‘Quality Issue’ reasons, almost 100% of AI-generated stock videos are being rejected. I think I’ve submitted nearly 100, but only about one is accepted.At first, I thought the policy might have changed so that AI-generated videos wouldn't be accepted at all, but seeing that one was accepted, I’m starting to wonder if there is something more to it…The problem is that whenever I submit a video, it is rejected almost immediately—without a moment's hesitation—within a few minutes. I suspect that the video might be technically lacking, so I would like to ask for your opinions.I have attached some of the rejected videos. Please take a look and offer your help.Thank you.