Too many images rejacting for " Similar content in our collection"

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July 11, 2025
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almost 50% images are rejecting for " Similar content in our collection" . So what is the solutions or how can i check the similarities before submitting the files?

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Correct answer Sahil Ansari

adobe stock moderation team is just doing thaat in hurry with only there parameters and not seeing the actual work

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hombrelogo

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I'm new here and, for now, every vector I upload is being rejected (there are still a lot in review) due to "similar content". Of course, I know that thousands of images share the same keywords and have 'similar' content BUT a different style. The idea behind microstock sites is to provide customers with a variety of options, so that they can select the perfect image for their needs. Therefore, the 'similar content' rejection seems a little strange to me.

However, I (personal opinion) suspect the motives might be different. And, too, for what I've seen, this problem is something relatively new.

It would be helpful if they provided a link to that similar content so that we could judge for ourselves.

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hombrelogo

Participant

This is the "similar content" from another illustration (vector).

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Sahil AnsariCorrect answer

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adobe stock moderation team is just doing thaat in hurry with only there parameters and not seeing the actual work

Ricky336

Community Expert

Hello,

So what is the solutions or how can i check the similarities before submitting the files?

By @ShaikotB

Look at their database. It will be harder now to submit something unique; try to think outside the box and submit something that is not represented. (Easier said than done, I know.)

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Before you submit, use the Adobe Stock Search tool. Look for similar content in your chosen keywords.

Cute+Bunny https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=cute+bunny

Find assets that have little to no representation.

How to Submit Distinct Content

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/how-to-submit-distinct-content.html

Hope that helps.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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Marsi3262

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To be honest, I'm already at the brink of despair. For the last week, my images have only been rejected because of "similarity", despite the fact that I carefully select a niche and create only 1 image in a specific style and theme. I decided to see how the moderation system would work. That's why only individual works and from niches where there are very few similar works (within 1000). The result is the same, it feels like the moderation system (probably a robot) has gone crazy. Images hang "In review" and only reject 4-5 pieces every day. By the way, many images are stuck without passing moderation at all, some are already 6 months old. Seeing that moderation only works to reject content lately, I find it difficult to figure out what else I can do......