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Participant
Aug 23, 2025 7:53 AM UTC
Question

Similar content already exists in our collection

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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Inspiring
Aug 23, 2025 7:45 PM UTC

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

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daniellei4510
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Aug 23, 2025 2:25 PM UTC

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

 

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Participant
Aug 23, 2025 3:14 PM UTC

i saw more worse images already on portal 

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daniellei4510
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Aug 23, 2025 3:21 PM UTC

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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Jill_C
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Aug 23, 2025 11:52 AM UTC

Everyone is facing this issue. Read some of the other recent posts in the forum, as it is one of the main topics of discussion.

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RALPH_L
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Aug 23, 2025 8:24 AM UTC

Please look througfh the current posts in this forum. If you do, you will see our answers to several contributors facing the same issue as you.

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