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August 17, 2026
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Why has adobe rejected these images?

Hi, These images attached have been rejected for quality issues. Does any one have any feedback on why? Thanks in advance!

 

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    Participating Frequently
    August 18, 2026

    One caution before resubmitting these as Illustrative Editorial: Adobe describes that category as newsworthy or commentary-based imagery featuring real brands, not a fallback for any commercial IP concern. A product-only keyboard series still needs a clear editorial concept and accurate product context; changing the category will not cure a quality rejection. Here the shallow focus is visible, so I would first check each file at 100% and keep only frames where the intended key area is genuinely sharp. Then ask: does this image document or comment on a specific real product or trend, or is it just a generic product photo? If it is the latter, remove brand-specific cues where possible and submit a technically stronger commercial version instead of relabeling the same set.

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    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 17, 2026

    I would think they would have been rejected for possible IP issues. Not sure about the maker of the white keyboard, but the design is clearly unique to a particular manufacturer. The black one looks to be a Mac. Or did you submit them as Illustrative Editorial?

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    AirsydeAuthor
    Participant
    August 17, 2026

    Ah I see, yes that makes sense. I didn’t submit them as Illustrative Editorial but I will try this. thank you

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 17, 2026

    Before you resubmit, this is what you’re competing with in Stock inventory. 

    https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=keyboard 10.2 million results.

     

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Ricky336
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 17, 2026

    Hello,

    I would say the focus could be an issue. The depth of field in most of them, I think–is too shallow.

    for example...

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