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October 26, 2026
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What’s wrong with my illustration

Hi! I tried to upload my illustration but it wasn’t accepted because of quality problems, but I don’t really understand why. I would be happy if someone will help me, thanks in advance! 
It’s 2000x3000 pixels and 300dpi

 

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 26, 2026

    Math-based vector graphic illustrations typically sell better than pixel-based images. Why? Because vectors can be scaled up or down to any size the customer requires without quality loss.  Edges remain sharp & crisp at any size. You can’t do that with JPEG & PNG files. 

     

    Read the entire vector requirements in your Contributor User Guide. Vector illustrations should be submitted as sRGB color Adobe Illustrator files -- .ai, .eps or .svg. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-vectors/vector-submission-overview.html

     

    Also pay attention to vector creation best practices. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-vectors/vector-creation-best-practices.html

     

    Hope that helps. 

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 26, 2026

    Seems out of focus. But that’s what makes judging illustrations such as this difficult. That may have been your intentions, but the moderator disagreed with your decision. Also, it may have benefitted from being done with some color. Monotone images are generally rejected, since the buyer can turn the image into black and white if they so desire.

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    Adobe Community Expert | I have miles to go before I sleep, but I'm all done on this end.
    Participant
    October 26, 2026

    Thank you! My another illustration was also rejected, but it is perfectly matching your advices..

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    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 26, 2026

    Too basic in design and lacking in detail..

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    Adobe Community Expert | I have miles to go before I sleep, but I'm all done on this end.
    Participant
    October 26, 2026

    😥

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