Which is the best method to control spacing in EPS previews? invisible rectangle/using the artboard

Hi everyone,

I’ve noticed that when I upload EPS files (like icon sets) to Adobe Stock, the auto-generated JPEG preview sometimes looks too “tight,” with no empty space around the icons. I understand this happens because the preview is cropped to the bounding box of the artwork rather than the artboard.

I see two possible solutions:

Adding an invisible rectangle (no fill, no stroke) around the artwork to create padding.

Using the artboard option and arranging the icons within a larger artboard with built-in spacing.

My question is:
Which method is better or preferred for stock submissions?

• Does adding an invisible rectangle cause any issues with buyers or search previews?

• Or is it safer to rely on artboard spacing and not add extra objects?

Would love to hear what experienced contributors recommend!

Thanks in advance!