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January 18, 2026
Question

Using the phrase Flat vector for png or jpeg images.

  • January 18, 2026
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As-salamu alaykum Adobe community, my question is that is using the word vector or phrase flat vector for images that are created using AI in vector style art having format of png or jpeg is ethical and fine. I think it's fine and also they passed moderation. Additionally they are submitted in illustration category not in vectors so is this fine to add these words in the title or keywrods of images that mimics vectors in style. 

I also attach one image for transparency. 

3 replies

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 19, 2026

If you're creating vector art with AI, you should probably be selling it as an Adobe Illustrator file (.ai, .eps or .svg) and not converting it to JPEG or PNG with transparency. 

 

Just saying, keep things simple. 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 19, 2026

I agree with @Jill_C .   Flat vector is misleading & could lead to unwanted confusion & canceled orders.

Illustration is fine. 

 

Vectors are math-based graphics that can be rescaled to any size required without quality loss. 

Rasters are pixel-based and highly resolution dependant. 

Two different things for different uses. 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 18, 2026

You should not describe anything as a vector if it is not. That is misleading to Buyers.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer