Similar content already exists in our collection

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August 23, 2025
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I've been receiving 'Similar content already exists in our collection' rejections for many of my submitted assets, even though my work is visually distinct from what's available when I search Adobe Stock. Has anyone else faced this issue? Do you have insight into how the system defines 'similar content'—is it purely visual, based on keywords, or something else? Are there best practices that have helped reduce these rejections for you? Would love to hear your experiences and any tips for navigating this frustrating situation. Thank you!

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SANALRENK

Inspiring

I'm in the same situation. It's incredibly frustrating. We spend time submitting new work, but similar content gets cited and rejected.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

You also have rendering errors that would have resulted in rejections.

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simplyshirishAuthor

Participant

i saw more worse images already on portal

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Doesn't matter. There are indeed LOTS of crappy AI images on Adobe Stock. Buyers don't want to see even more. Nor do people who submit quality AI, as it hurts their own potential sales when buyers are asking repeatedly to make the No AI filter the default or at least sticky.

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