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Today, September 12, someone purchased 6 images and 2 videos within just a few seconds of each other. The “License Sold” type was listed as “Custom.” Most of the assets were related to biblical, ancient, and religious themes, with the exception of one asset featuring a modern architectural setting. I find this sales spike unusual because, during the two years I have been contributing, I have never had a day with this kind of sales activity from what appears to be the same buyer. I am assuming it may have been the same buyer because all of the sales had the same amounts: $0.79 for the images and $6.71 for the videos. My question is: what would be the most appropriate channel for me to contact Contributor Support to verify whether these sales are legitimate?

Hello Adobe Team,My Adobe Stock contributor account has been blocked, and I already submitted an appeal over a week ago. I received an automatic email with the case number 00439200, but since then, I have not received any update or response from the support team.I completely understand the importance of the contributor guidelines, and I already provided all necessary details in my appeal message. I just want to kindly ask if there is any progress or update on my case status.I would really appreciate it if a staff member or moderator could help forward this to the Adobe Stock Contributor Support team for review.Thank you very much for your time and understanding.Best regards,Kanoksak PuanhgkhamAdobe Stock Contributor Email:grandsila854@gmail.com

Hi everyone! My name is Ché Costa, I'm from Brazil with over 20 years of creative experience — and I recently moved to a mountain forest region called Serra da Mantiqueira, between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. I have daily access to rare Atlantic Forest scenery: waterfalls, rivers, wildflowers, birds, farmland, and mountain landscapes that most contributors never get close to. I'm brand new to stock photography and just starting to explore this world, but I have a trained artist's eye from decades in music and visual production, and I'm ready to invest in proper camera gear once I understand what actually sells. I'd love any guidance from this community: what nature and forest themes are you seeing the most demand for right now, what should I avoid because it's already oversaturated, and any beginner mistakes I should skip entirely. Thank you so much for having me here! 

Dear Adobe Stock Contributor Community, I hope this message finds you well. I am seeking clarification on a specific matter and would appreciate your assistance. Until now, I have been using Midjourney to create AI-generated images for submission to my Adobe Stock Contributor account. Last month, I purchased a ChatGPT Plus subscription and created vector graphics. When I inquired with ChatGPT about uploading these vectors to Adobe Stock and Freepik, I received confirmation that I could do so. However, I was also advised to verify whether there are any policies in place regarding this matter. Therefore, I would like to seek guidance from the senior members of this community: Can I upload the vectors I created using ChatGPT to Adobe Stock? Thank you for your help! Best regards, Md Shahidul Islam

I completely agree with your point, and I’d like to add that this is an important topic worth discussing further.

Hello Adobe Stock Contributor Community,I am trying to access Adobe Stock Contributor, but my account shows an “Inactive account” message saying that Adobe’s policy does not allow multiple Contributor accounts.I may have an old or inactive Contributor account associated with me, but I do not know the previous account details, including the Member ID or associated email address.I tried contacting Adobe Support through the contact form and selected “Account” → “Multiple account approval request.” However, when I tried to submit the case, I received this error:“We are sorry, there was an error submitting your case.”Could someone please advise me on how I can identify or recover my old/inactive Contributor account and resolve this issue?I want to use only one Adobe Stock Contributor account and follow Adobe’s policies. I do not want to create a second Contributor account.Thank you for your help.

Hello Adobe Stock Contributor Support,I requested a payout of $55.45 to my Skrill account on August 31, 2026. The payout is still showing as Pending in my Contributor account.Could you please check the status of this payout and let me know if there is any issue or if I need to take any action?Thank you.

The bottom line is that Adobe is prioritizing the quality and integrity of its library amid the explosion of AI content and attempts to game the system. In my opinion, Adobe is partially to blame for that explosion, which is not an indictment on them, worrisome would be not fixing a known problem. This has resulted in more aggressive (and sometimes blunt) enforcement, which is why more accounts are being suspended.It’s really simple people, staying honest 99% of the time will not cut it! 100% is a must!Here are some tips everyone should exercise:Submit only high-quality, distinct work. Avoid uploading many near-identical images or vectors. Properly label all generative AI content. Never use artist names, brand names, or real people’s names in titles, keywords, or prompts. Keep metadata clean and accurate. Follow the “up to 3 variations” guideline for similar content. Avoid sudden, extreme spikes if possible (you can’t fully control this, but be aware it triggers reviews). Do not buy yo

Hello! We’re introducing updated submission limits for Adobe Stock Contributors to help maintain the strength and quality of our growing collection. These updates support the continued success of both our Contributor community and customers alike. When you reach your weekly submission limit or the maximum amount of allowed content pending moderation, you will experience a temporary pause before you can submit additional content.

Dear Adobe Community Managers & Staff,My primary Adobe Stock Contributor account (REMOVED BY MODERATOR) was deactivated due to a duplicate account issue.Following Adobe's instructions, I submitted the official appeal form on July 15, 2026 (Case Reference: 00525836 / Update: 00525846). In the appeal, I provided all necessary details, including the secondary inactive account (REMOVED BY MODERATOR) to be permanently closed.It has now been over 50 days since I submitted the appeal, but I have not received any response or resolution. My primary account remains blocked.Could a staff member or manager please escalate this case directly to the Contributor Relations / Trust & Safety team?Thank you for your assistance. PLEASE DO NOT POST SENSITIVE INFORMATION IN A PUBLIC WEB FORUM.  

Good morning,I received your notification stating “Account blocked: Suspicious activity.” I immediately submitted a review request (ADB-46933681-W2C7), but received no response. I sent an email, but received no reply.The day before the suspension, I noticed some purchases of my videos, so I thought it might be related to those purchases. Perhaps someone bought those videos with a stolen credit card or something similar.But I’m wondering why my account was suspended? I didn’t do anything wrong. And this is causing me serious financial damage.I was also waiting for a payment I requested two weeks ago that still hasn’t arrived.I’ve read that in cases like this, it can take months before the account is reactivated.I’m frustrated that no one is responding, and the mere thought of having to wait months is devastating.It’s not even possible to call someone or chat directly with the Contributors team. It makes no sense.I didn’t renew a subscription plan for an Adobe product, and two payments w

Hello Adobe Staff, My contributor account was deactivated, and I submitted a clarification regarding a technical issue during bulk uploading via StockSubmitter. My support ticket ADB-46967713-M2Q9 was automatically closed without any substantive response or resolution from the Compliance team. I am fully ready to clean up and remove any non-compliant files immediately upon account restoration and ensure strict compliance going forward. Could a staff member please assist in escalating my case to the Trust & Safety / Compliance team for a manual review? Thank you, Yuri Krainov

Hello Adobe Stock Community,My Adobe Stock Contributor account was deactivated, and I submitted an appeal regarding the decision. My case has now been under review for 125 days, since May 8, 2026, and I have not yet received a final decision.Case ID: 00511411I understand that these reviews can take time, and I respect the process. However, given the length of time that has passed, I would appreciate any information regarding the status of my case or an estimated timeframe for receiving a final decision.If anyone from the Adobe Stock team can provide an update or guidance, I would be very grateful.Thank you.

Hi, looking for feedback, since I have not been able to find any natural looking skies from Adobe Stock when I try to do sky replacements in Photoshop, I figured I would upload my own taken with my drone, however these got rejected. I’ve compressed these just a little bit to fit as an attachment. However, they work much better for sky replacements than any of the ones Adobe provides in my opinion, so I’m hoping to make these available to other creators. Thanks! 

I already have an Adobe ID and currently live in Vietnam. My Adobe account country/region is set to Vietnam.When I go to Adobe Stock and click “Sell,” or try to access the Contributor Portal, I get: “New account creation is not available at this time.”I am not trying to create a new Adobe ID. I need to activate a Contributor profile for my existing Adobe ID.I also cannot use the Adobe Stock Contributor support form because it redirects me to the same “New account creation is not available at this time” page.I previously lived in Russia, but I currently reside in Vietnam. Could my Adobe ID still have an old Russia country association internally, even though my account settings now show Vietnam?Could someone please help me activate or access the Contributor profile for my existing Adobe ID?

Hello Adobe Contributor Team & Moderators,My Adobe Stock Contributor account (Registered Email: [REMOVED BY MODERATOR] ) was deactivated/blocked recently. I submitted a formal support ticket via the Adobe Contributor contact form and received an official confirmation with Case ID: ADB-46720143-L3S7. It has been 12 days since submission, and I have not received any response or update from the compliance/support team yet. I have $33.22 in pending earnings on the account.Could a moderator please check the status of my case or escalate it to the internal compliance team for a manual review? Thank you for your support.

Why was this image banner rejected for quality issues. Is it the deliberate stippling effect?

My Adobe Stock Contributor Account with 38000 high quality AI generated assets is blocked I have been an Adobe Stock contributor for the past three years and have built a portfolio of nearly 38,000 images through consistent, daily work.Two years ago, I left my job, and Adobe Stock became my main source of income. Recently, my contributor account was blocked, but I was not given a clear explanation of the specific reason.I contacted Adobe Support and sent emails, but I have not received a response yet.This situation has been extremely difficult for me. After investing three years of hard work into my portfolio, receiving a single email that suddenly ended my ability to contribute has been devastating.Same thing happened with my friend with 11000 AI generated files  (450$ earning monthly). I respect Adobe's policies and understand that the rules must be followed. If I made a mistake, I am willing to understand it, learn from it, and correct it.I hope Adobe will review my account and, if

My account has been blocked because of suspicious activity. I may have accidentally uploaded duplicate images, which could have resulted in my account being blocked. However, I believe it would be much better if Adobe Stock could have a system in place to detect and notify contributors when duplicate images are uploaded, rather than immediately blocking their accounts.I understand and respect Adobe Stock’s policies, and I hope you can consider this as an unintentional mistake. I would greatly appreciate it if you could review my case and consider restoring my account.I sincerely ask Adobe to please give me an opportunity to have my account reinstated. Thank you very much for your understanding and consideration.😢 here is what i wrote and my Case No.ADB-46954797-B7T2Dear Adobe Contributor Relations Team,I recently received an email informing me that my Adobe Stock Contributor account has been deactivated due to suspicious activity.I believe this may have been caused by an accidental du

Hello everyoneMy photowas rejected because it doesn't meet the quality standards. The reason given was: exposure issues, soft focus, noise/artifacts, or excessive filtering. I followed all the correct steps: used the original file from camera, removed metadata correctly without re-saving, did not over-edit, and size is over 4 MP. Could you please look at my photo and tellme specifically exactly what is wrong?Is it focus, light, noise, or something else?I want to fix it properly before resubmitting.Thank you very much you help. 

When I am looking up anatomy references, I am coming across way too many photos of VERY young children in nothing but their underwear. I understand that it’s a slight gray area when it comes to “anatomy”, but some of the images I’m seeing are extremely worrying. Even more-so because they are available to be manipulated by Adobe’s AI features. If Adobe is going to allow partial nudity, all photos of children should be outright banned. Otherwise, update the ToS to explicitly state that all images of children should be fully clothed. This is gross. Why is there no easy way to report images like these? Adobe is a multi-billion dollar company. There is no excuse for this sort of thing to be allowed in the first place. Get a real report system, with HUMANS to review flagged images.Do better.  https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/205776230/ruslanshug?load_type=author&prev_url=detailhttps://stock.adobe.com/images/strong-healthy-little-caucasian-boy-in-shorts-showing-his-body-muscle-indoors/

Hello,my Adobe Stock contributor account was deactivated right after I requested a payout. My support ticket is ADB-46841255-R0M3 (submitted Aug 28). Customer support chat cannot escalate this ticket.I am a legitimate contributor and ready to submit any required identity verification, original RAW files, or metadata. Could an Adobe Staff member please flag this ticket for the Compliance / Risk team to review?

Hello Adobe Team,My Adobe Stock Contributor account was deactivated without specific reason.Case ID: ADB-46964160-G7R1[Sensitive personal info removed by moderator]I am a Vector contributor. I have read the Contributor guidelines updated Sep 3, 2026.All my vectors are 100% original work. No logos, no brands, no copyrighted characters.Kindly request Adobe Contributor Relations to help me with:1. The exact reason for deactivation2. The specific file names/IDs that violated the guidelines  3. If there is any opportunity for account reactivationI sincerely apologize if any file accidentally violated the rules. I will be extra careful in future.Thank you,MD.RAZIBUL HUQ