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"Similar content

Forum|Forum|6 months ago
August 21, 2025
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Can anyone explain why this image was rejected as "similar content"?
I uploaded it with the keywords below,

autumn, seasonal concept, autumn aesthetic, fall inspired, forest woman, autumn inspiration, autumn portrait, fall leaves, seasonal beauty, fantasy art, conceptual art, warm colors, autumn fashion, creative photography, leafy hair, autumn concept, natural crown, autumn goddess, magical portrait, autumn makeup, fantasy portrait, autumn background, dreamy portrait, autumn season, nature inspired, earthy palette, fall woman, fall fashion, seasonal headpiece, enchanting portrait, mystical art, rustic beauty, nature theme, artistic portrait, foliage hair, fantasy beauty., woman, beauty, fashion, fantasy"

I searched using my image on Adobe Stock, there's no one similar to my image

https://stock.adobe.com/lk/search/images?filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aimage%5D=1&filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aphoto%5D=1&native_visual_search=68a6d3b675dcc&search_type=visual-search-browse

This happens almost every time.

I only upload a few images each week, but every time I upload, they say my images look similar. My portfolio has only around 600 images, and I haven’t been able to grow it. I know Adobe Stock avoids similar images, but this feels too much.

It would be very helpful if someone could explain how to avoid these strange rejections.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Rather than doing random searches using keywords, drop your images into the stock.adobe.com window. While I've been very outspoken against the "similarity" issue, sometimes it's on the mark. This is a very common AI theme.

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Januka ChamodhAuthor

Participating Frequently

I uploaded it as an autumn-themed image instead of those fancy floral portraits. I don’t understand what to do with these—it feels so overwhelming

daniellei4510

Community Expert

"I uploaded it as an autumn-themed image instead of those fancy floral portraits."

Right. And here's what I get when I use "autumn woman" as my search phrase:

Granted, it used to be easier to have assets accepted. I probably have two or three similar assets myself floating around over there, but I submitted them over two years ago. The stock business has never been easy, and it gets more difficult every day. Also, I hardly fancy myself a keyword specialist, but your abundant use of compound keywords might be working against you as well. You used the word autumn 10 times. Once would have probably enough. Myself, I generally keep my keywords to a maximum 12 to 15 tops. In theory, the more keywords you use gives the algorithm more ammunition to find duplicate keywords, if indeed an algorithm is being used to determine similar assets.

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Jill_C

Community Expert

It's a frequent complaint here. The similars rejections are often inscrutable and unwarranted. Some Contributors have suggested altering the image slightly, as well as the title and keywords, then resubmit.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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Januka ChamodhAuthor

Participating Frequently

Thanks for your response.

Can resubmission lead to account suspension?

Jill_C

Community Expert

Not if you've altered the image in some way in an attempt to correct the issue for which it was rejected; however, I only resubmit once. If it's rejected again, just move on.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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