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eric_mehlenbeck
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June 9, 2020
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Anyone run into issues with money in an image?

  • June 9, 2020
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Hi, I recently purchased this image from Getty:

 

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/unrecognizable-mature-man-holding-us-dollar-bills-royalty-free-image/643757808

 

And was amazed to see that Adobe Photoshop didn't want me to use it. Apparently, PS thinks I'm attempting to counterfeit money and wants to stop me. I understand that people may be tempted to do this, but particularly with that image, isn't that a bit of a stretch?

 

Thanks!

 

Eric

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jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
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June 9, 2020

Hi Eric,

This Help page explains the counterfeit deterrence system. I've included the first paragraph.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/cds.html

"Adobe® Photoshop® software includes a counterfeit deterrence system (CDS) that prevents the use of the product to illegally duplicate banknotes. As implemented, CDS prevents users from opening detailed images of banknotes within Photoshop. The CDS technology was commissioned by the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group (CBCDG), a consortium of central banks from around the world. Adobe has included CDS in Photoshop at the request of the CBCDG."

 

There is an email address on that link if you have further currency-related questions.

 

~ Jane

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    eric_mehlenbeckAuthor
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    June 12, 2020

    Thanks, Jane! Do you know if this communication has been sent around to the stock photography sites? I purchased that image thinking that it wouldn't be a problem. 

     

    Thanks!

     

    Eric

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    June 12, 2020

    Hi

    We don't work for Adobe, so would not know what was shared or not, but the counterfeit deterrence system has been in Photoshop for years, it was being discussed way back around 2004. Looking at the background, it seems Adobe adopted the technology at the request of the banks, so briefing would likely be up to the banks.

     

    Dave

     

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