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January 5, 2026
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Watermarks on licensed images from Libraries

  • January 5, 2026
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Why do I have watermarks appearing on images placed from Adobe libraries, even if they are licensed?  

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I’ve identified the issue, and it seems related to account migration. Thanks to everyone who reached out with suggestions—I really appreciate your help!

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kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 6, 2026

is this a question about stock images?

January 6, 2026

Hi, thank you for your reply. I think the problem lies with the libraries, because when I download images from Adobe Stock, I don't have any problems. They have no watermarks. This only happens when I place copy images from my libraries into Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop.

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January 6, 2026
I’ve identified the issue, and it seems related to account migration. Thanks to everyone who reached out with suggestions—I really appreciate your help!
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 5, 2026

Do you have an active Adobe Stock membership plan?  Check your online account below.

https://account.adobe.com/plans

 

Adobe Stock images saved to your Creative Cloud Library are watermarked by default.  These watermarks are present on the low-resolution preview images to protect the contributor's intellectual property and deter unauthorized use before a license is purchased.  

 

Adobe Stock Licenses (Standard, Enhanced, Extended):

https://stock.adobe.com/license-terms

 

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
January 5, 2026

Hi! Thanks for getting back to me.
Yes! I have an active membership plan. This is happening with all images. It was working just fine a couple of weeks ago.

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 5, 2026

Do you have the latest Creative Cloud desktop app?

 

1. Open CC Desktop App.
2. Click your Avatar (top right image) > Preferences > General tab > Settings. Select "Always keep Creative Cloud up to date."
3. Click on your Avatar again.
4. Sign-out of Creative Cloud.
5. Close all apps.
6. Restart your computer.
7. Open CC Desktop app.
8. Click your Avatar.
9. Sign-in with your paid ID and password.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert