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Daniel Ismael Aguilar
Daniel Ismael Aguilar
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May 11, 2026
Question

Why were my ai generated images rejected for alleged quality issues? Which quality issues did they have?

  • May 11, 2026
  • 2 replies
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Screenshot of ‘Not accepted’ photos with explanation

I recently submitted three AI-generated images to Adobe Stock and would appreciate honest critique from experienced contributors, especially regarding technical quality and whether these issues are typical AI-generation problems.

The rejection explanations feel somewhat broad/vague to me, so I’m hoping for more specific insight into what reviewers may have seen immediately.

Rejected images:

Professional Latino Programmer Working at Multi-Monitor Coding Setup Upscale.png  

 

1. Professional Latino Programmer Working at Multi-Monitor Coding Setup Upscale.png  
- Rejection reason: Quality Issues  
- File ID: 2013404264  
- Resolution: 3840 × 2160  
- File size: 7.83 MB  
- Upscaled using Generative Upscale in Photoshop

 

Latino Software Developer Working at Modern Coding Workspace.png

 

2. Latino Software Developer Working at Modern Coding Workspace.png  
- Rejection reason: Similar content in our collection  
- File ID: 2013376586  
- Resolution: 3072 × 2048  
- File size: 5.62 MB

 

Futuristic Artificial Intelligence Neural Network Technology Concept.png

 

3. Futuristic Artificial Intelligence Neural Network Technology Concept.png  
- Rejection reason: Quality Issues  
- File ID: 2013376506  
- Resolution: 3072 × 2048  
- File size: 6.96 MB

I understand Adobe Stock reviews AI submissions very carefully, especially for:
- artifacts
- overprocessing
- unrealistic textures
- anatomy issues
- noise
- oversharpening
- generic/repetitive concepts

What I’m trying to understand is:
- What specific problems stand out immediately to experienced reviewers?
- Do these look like typical “AI-generated” failures?
- Is the upscale itself potentially causing the rejection?
- Are the concepts too generic/saturated for Adobe Stock right now?
- Does the “Similar Content” rejection likely mean similarity to my own submissions, or similarity to the broader Adobe Stock collection overall?

I would genuinely appreciate blunt, detailed feedback. I’m trying to improve both technically and creatively before continuing to upload larger batches.

Thank you.

    2 replies

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    Community Expert
    Oh.N8Community Expert
    May 12, 2026

    Hey ​@Daniel Ismael Aguilar 
    Well, it isn’t just AI Generated content. It is also the surplus of content that is already available on Adobe Stock.
    There isn’t anything that really stands out as being unique or different from the other images already available on Adobe Stock.
     

    ZALEZPHOTO
    ZALEZPHOTO
    Inspiring
    May 12, 2026

    I’m no expert on AI generated work, but after playing for a couple of months I understood that the rejections are deep I the details. I made some references on the first image. Your photos are clearly software/hardware related and some of the issues I see I circled on the first image.  For example, there’s an image on the lg monitor and nothing on the laptop, there’s an issue with the ports in the laptop, the texture on the back of the chair looks very fake, the cropping on top of the head is something a buyer should choose, not the creator.

    I saw some minor issues on the second, which are enhanced bc of the theme. 

    By the way, the programmers don’t look Latino to me, they looks more like Indian or central asian… idk if that could have anything to do with your issues, but as a Latin male myself, I see it as a valid concern.

     

    The truth is that this images require a lot of time to perfect, and you need to look at them with a Lupe.

     

     

    Best of luck Daniel! 

    ZALEZPHOTO
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