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September 1, 2025
Question

Mass rejection and pending files without clear reasons

  • September 1, 2025
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Hello, I have recently faced a huge problem as a contributor. My files are being massively rejected without clear explanations — more than 30 were declined already. At the same time, many of my works stay in review for months (some are pending for 6 months already).

 

I spend a lot of time creating original illustrations, but this situation completely devalues my work. Earlier, all my files were accepted and sold well. Now I cannot normally earn money, because I already have more than 200 files stuck in review.

 

For example, I created summer illustrations meant for seasonal sales, and also school-related drawings — but they are still pending, so the timing and commercial potential are lost.

 

Has anyone else experienced the same issue? What would you recommend to do in such a situation?

4 replies

Participant
September 2, 2025

 here is some of my rejected work

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 1, 2025

Read some of the other posts in this forum. Review delays and rejections are the main discussion topics here. Many Contributors experience significant delays, and rejections based on quality or similars.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 1, 2025

Plan ahead for seasonal content. Allow at least 4-6 months lead time for review, corrections and resubmissions.

 

Did you use a bulk uploader?  If yes, that might be the problem.  Next time, submit assets individually. 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Participant
September 2, 2025

I sign all works by hand

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 2, 2025

Signatures and watermarks are not allowed on artwork.

If you don't remove them, they'll be refused for Non-Compliance.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
daniellei4510
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 1, 2025

Image stuck under the In Review tab has been an issue for at least a year. Your only option is to delete the files, re-name them so that they are seen as new submissions, and resubmit. Not fun, I know, but that's all that can be done.

 

As for your rejected assets, post a couple here so that forum users can review them and offer suggestions

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