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suyoko_8613
Dec 29, 2025 4:57 PM UTC
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Question About ‘Quality Issues’ Rejections on Adobe Stock

Hi,

I’m getting several rejections due to quality issues, and I’d like to better understand what reviewers usually flag under this category.

 

Below, I’ve attached a sample image that was rejected due to quality issues.

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Are there specific technical details (noise patterns, upscaling artifacts, texture consistency, or maybe blur when zoom 200% etc.) that are commonly overlooked by contributors?

 

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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daniellei4510
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Dec 29, 2025 5:24 PM UTC

In addition, the green cast, though it's very subtle, is in the water as well. As @Jill_C mentioned, I'm in agreement. One doesn't want to get too "artsy" when it comes to stock. 

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    suyoko_8613Author
    Dec 29, 2025 5:33 PM UTC

    Thank you for pointing that out, as it gives me a new perspective and helps me better understand the concern about images becoming too “artsy” for stock. Finding the right balance between maintaining a natural look and still being visually appealing is something I’m still learning, and this feedback is very helpful in clarifying that perspective

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    Jill_C
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    Dec 29, 2025 5:01 PM UTC

    The intentional blur here probably would not have caused a rejection. The image overall is underexposed in the shadows, and that's likely to be the reason. 

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    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    suyoko_8613Author
    Dec 29, 2025 5:20 PM UTC

    Thank you for the explanation, I really appreciate the insight.

     

    Initially, I thought the issue might be related to the image appearing slightly soft when zoomed in, so I considered using an AI upscaler to add more detail. However, in my opinion, AI upscalers can sometimes introduce artificial or exaggerated details, which may result in an oversaturated or “AI-like” look.

    Because of that, I’m often unsure whether it’s better to upscale and risk artificial detail, or to leave the image slightly soft but more natural when viewed at 100%.

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