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mamabeesanders
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January 27, 2017
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How to edit the text in photo stock images

  • January 27, 2017
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How do you edit the text in the photo stock images? And by that I mean change the text not just change the color and size, position etc. I mean it says like "put your name here".  I have searched the forums and online and not been able to find the answer to this. What is the use of having these templates if you can't change the text without recreating everything. I am a self-taught novice with the use of photoshop and illustrator but I can usually figure it out or find the answers online.  I would really appreciate if someone could help me with this problem. Thank you.

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    Nxtlight
    Participant
    April 1, 2025

    First time user - I downloaded an intro video clip that ends with the text "ANIMATION". Each variation has different text so I assumed that the text would be editable. But I only received a QuickTime file.  How do I edit the text?

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 1, 2025

    You cannot edit it in a Quicktime file.

    Please post this to the Adobe Stock forum (see the link above)

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    Az Argraff
    Participant
    November 5, 2021

    Even if the creator would identify the font - that would help although it would be great if there was a way that the .ai downloads would be linked to Adobe fonts which one could alter.

      Monika Gause
      Community Expert
      Monika GauseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      November 5, 2021

      You should post that to the Adobe Stock forum.

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock/ct-p/ct-stock?page=1&sort=latest_replies&tabid=all

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      Eduards @ VectorMine
      Participant
      December 20, 2019

      All texts should be outlined as a requirement for any microstock agency. I guess it's because of problems that could arise from the font copyright violations and buyers that will not have a specific font that would result in broken text/design and which consequently would lead to extra load on customer service. 

       

      EPS + JPG file is an industry-standard.  

       

      An exception could be marketplaces like CreativeMarket, GraphicRiver or similar where it's allowed to upload various file formats. 

       

      For our digital products, we are using Selz - an online e-commerce platform that allows uploading any file formats. 

       

      We are a small team of creators and for most of our content, we're adding editable text .ai files and a link to specific open source font so the files become more usable. By the way, feel free to suggest what file formats could be most useful for you (for example transparent PNG or SVG) and we may consider adding these in the future. 

       

      If you're interested - our work could be seen here: www.vectormine.com

       

      Monika Gause
      Community Expert
      Monika GauseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 28, 2017

      In most stock images text is outlined, because that is a requirement by the stock distributors.

      So: no text editing in stock vector graphics.

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        duanef31144571
        Participant
        October 12, 2017

        Thank you, Monica. I think you've answered my question. I agree with the original poster though, what's the point in downloading an award certificate if you can't enter the text you want into it. Adobe does a terrible job explaining how to use Stock vector files. Mine is not an image, it is an AI file but I can't do anything with the text because it is outlined. I see no need for a subscription to Adobe Stock, as it serves no functional purpose for me. I can get images cheaper elsewhere. Adobe: Fail

          PrepressPro1
          PrepressPro1
          Legend
          January 27, 2017

          "Stock Photo Images" by name would denoted that this is an image and not a template ready for live text edits. What file type are you using? What program are you trying to do text edits in? If it's an Illustrator file and you switch to Outline View you should see some sort of text object. If you aren't keen to Outline View try going to the Menu>Select>Object>All Text Objects. This will select all the text object in the file. If none are selected by invoking this you may have only an image without live text objects. If the Text can be seen in Outline view but are only vectors (Outlined Type) you can remove them and set the type as you desire.

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            Stephanie264895268p3p
            Participating Frequently
            December 10, 2022

            Hi, can you elaborate on this statement?

            "If the Text can be seen in Outline view but are only vectors (Outlined Type) you can remove them and set the type as you desire."

            Monika Gause
            Community Expert
            Monika GauseCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            December 10, 2022

            If it's still text, then it will be filles with black in outline view. If it's just lines, then it's been converted to a shape. In that case: delete it and make new. Please check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1hwK4RwGxY 

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            Anonymous
            January 27, 2017

            What did you download?

            Your template file should be a *.psd file type for Photoshop or a *.ai file type for Illustrator. You can't edit a *.jpg or *.png file.

            In Photoshop you'll find a text layer in the Layer Panel. You can edit it with the text tool.

            In Illustrator click with the text tool on the template text.

            Fenja

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