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My Adobe Stock contributor account was deactivated on February 10, 2026, due to “suspicious activity.” However, I did not receive any clear or specific explanation of what exactly was wrong. What is this “suspicious activity.” meanI have been a contributor for several years and have always tried to follow all guidelines carefully. I worked honestly, respected Adobe’s rules, and never intentionally engaged in anything that could be considered suspicious or abusive.I contacted support, but unfortunately, I only received generic replies directing me to read the guidelines again. I still don’t understand what caused the issue.I have a few important questions and would really appreciate any insights:Is it possible to restore a deactivated account in cases like this? What steps should I take to improve my chances of recovery? If restoration is not possible, am I allowed to create a new account? Would creating a new account violate the “multiple accounts” rule or another rules and lead to ano

Hello,I’ve tried submitting more than a dozen very different photos and all got rejected due to quality issues.checking a couple with AI review showed no issue.reviewed other threads without success.this is shot on Iphone17 and no processing done.what am i missing?thanks

Hi everyone,I have a few questions regarding Adobe Stock submissions and performance, and I’d really appreciate guidance from experienced contributors.When submitting images or vectors that do not contain any people is it necessary to always select the “No People” tag? Does it impact search visibility or ranking if this is missed? What are the best practices for writing titles and keywords to improve search ranking? My content quality is strong (especially handmade vectors, icon packs and graphic resource packs) which I believe are in demand across stock platforms, but my sales are still quite low. I’ve noticed an unusual pattern: whenever my vectors get approved, my sales drop to almost zero for 1–2 days and then return to normal. However some of my friends experience the opposite their sales increase after approvals. Is this normal behavior or could it be related to the Adobe Stock algorithm?I’d really appreciate any insights, tips, or experiences you can share. Thank you!

This photo was rejected for quality issues. I would like to identify those issues and if possible help me to correct it.

No one at adobe is responding to my reports and questions regarding how to remove/report AI images that have not been marked as AI. The following image of a pickle is to me very obviously AI generated/manipulated. https://stock.adobe.com/images/glossy-juicy-dill-pickle-close-up/1489256671 I have never seen a pickle like this in all of my years art directing food. So I just wanted to make sure someone took a look at this artist’s work. Areas to note:  Pickle lacks traditional shape and textures of other images populated in the search  The highlight is reflecting nothing, and reflection locations do not make sense (the upper right and left side would never be lit this way in real life). The bumpy texture does not look natural. Real pickles have bumps that share the same darker color of the peel. These bumps are lighter and look more like “crisp” air pockets than texture on a vegetable.  When reviewing this authors work, I feel they are not marking all of their images appropriately. I

Hi everyone, I want to know what you think about AI image generators. They’re so good now that it’s hard to tell real from AI-generated. Do you see Adobe Stock surviving, or will it decline as more people adopt AI? Sure, some say people don’t know how to write prompts or know the right technical terms yet. I get that—it’s a hurdle now, but I think it’s just a matter of time. AI will get so good and easy that it’ll be easy for everyone. And frankly, I think buyers are caring less over time about the artist’s effort and creativity that goes behind it—they just want cheap, high-quality assets as conveniently as possible. What do you guys think are still the pros of Adobe Stock rather than any AI image generator that would make them still choose Adobe Stock? What do you all think?

Some of my photos were rejected by Adobe due to quality issues. What is wrong with this photo, and how can I improve it? Thank you

Hello everyone,I am encountering a persistent issue while uploading my vector assets. After uploading, the files show a "thumbnail" placeholder and eventually return the error message: "FILE COULD NOT BE ACCEPTED - Thanks for giving us the chance to consider your image. Unfortunately we were unable to process your file."I have checked my files for common issues (open paths, raster elements, hidden layers), and they seem to be clean. This error appears immediately during the processing phase before any human review.Is this a known server-side issue, or is there something specific in the EPS export settings that might be causing the Adobe Stock processor to fail?I have attached a screenshot of the error for reference. Any guidance from the community or staff would be appreciated.Thank you!

Hallo, eine Vektordatei wurde aus folgenden Gründen abgelehnt:Vielen Dank, dass du deine Vektorgrafik eingereicht hast. Leider entspricht sie nicht unseren Anforderungen.Mögliche Ursachen:– Nicht konforme Verwendung der Namen anderer Künstler oder Künstlerinnen.– Nicht deklarierte generative KI-Inhalte.– Der Inhalt entspricht nicht den allgemeinen Richtlinien Ich kann den Grund nicht verstehen. Ich habe den vektor selber gezeichnet (war ein Logo für einen Kunden der sich für ein anderes entschieden hat). Ich wüßte nicht was ich ändern könnte. Ich kann leider kein eps hier hochladen. Deswegen ein Screenshot der Datei 

Hi, I’m new to Adobe Stock and just getting started with contributing.I mainly shoot landscapes, flora, and fauna using my smartphone, as I can’t currently afford a dedicated camera. I understand that mobile photography is accepted, so I decided to give it a try.My first set of uploads was rejected due to IP-related issues, which helped me realize I should avoid including identifiable buildings or restricted elements. I then submitted a second set of images focused purely on nature, with no people or buildings. However, those were also rejected, this time citing quality issues (I have attached the images in question).I’d really appreciate any guidance you can offer on what might be going wrong and how I can improve my submissions to meet Adobe Stock’s quality standards.Thank you for your time and support!

I want to contribute to adobe stocks for the first time but i can't sell anything because the notification said i must add my phone number for security before i can continue but when i fill the number with my countries correctly than i push the add button it won't add the numbers at all, what should i do? Should i try again later?

I’m curious about how you all view your work on Adobe Stock. Are you treating it as a hobby, a side income, or is it your main source of revenue? I personally feel that most contributors use it part-time, just as an extra stream from their art, but I’m not sure—maybe some of you do rely on it full-time. What’s your experience—am I on track, or is it more of a mix?

Hello,Your account has been blocked for submitting content that violates Adobe Stock submission guidelines, or for activities that violate the Adobe Stock Contributor Terms, on the basis of internal review of your content and account. These content or account activities were found to be incompatible with the Stock Contributor Terms, because they are prohibited under Stock account and submission guidelines, such as submitting offensive content, excessive submissions, content to which you may not own the rights, spam, or other prohibited content or account activity.For more information on why your account has been blocked, and your appeals options, see the Submission Guidelines.Regards,Adobe Contributor Relations

For years, I have contributed my hard work and creativity to Adobe Stock. I invested my valuable time, effort, and skills to build a portfolio that not only benefited me but also enriched their platform. But suddenly, my account was deactivated without any clear reason. Adobe did not explain why, nor did they give me a chance to correct any mistake. One wrong step is possible for any human, but not giving an opportunity to fix it is truly unfair. I feel heartbroken that so many years of work seem to have no value in their eyes. Contributors like us deserve respect, transparency, and at least one chance to resolve an issue. Adobe Stock should remember — without contributors, their platform has no content, and without content, there is no marketplace. I hope Adobe reconsiders its harsh policies and treats contributors with fairness and dignity.   [Moderator moved the thread to the correct forum]

I was wondering a little bit noise in the AI Image is directly connected to Quality Issue Rejection?I don’t know what is criterion of Review Why is this image rejected by Quality Issue 

I already have an active Creative Cloud plan that is billed monthly for Adobe Illustration. Should I wait to redeem my code or wait for my subscription finish?  I have been subscribed to Adobe Illustrator for two months.

Hey everyone, I’m curious how you all approach market analysis. What tools or methods do you use to figure out which assets are in demand, which are oversaturated, and which are worth creating next? Do you focus on market trends, or do you stick to what you enjoy and let the chips fall? Would love to hear your approach! 

I recently submitted three very similar photos for review. I understand the “similar content” rejection, but what confuses me is that all three were rejected. Why weren’t two rejected and one accepted as the best shot? Also, do you usually try resubmitting just one of them after a few days? Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hi. Last December, I had to reset my computer. As a result, all my autofilled passwords were lost. Since I have double verification, I need a phone number in addition to my email address. But I don't have that number anymore and it's impossible to recover. Correspondence with the help center specialists yielded no results. How can I restore access to my account? I've been selling my photos since 2017. One photo has sold over 500 times, and I'm facing this insurmountable problem.

I am writing to formally appeal the deactivation of my account. On February 5th, I was notified of 'suspicious activity,' but I have not received specific details regarding any violation.I believe this flag might have been triggered by my recent payout request to my Payoneer account. I want to confirm that both accounts belong to me and I am happy to provide identity verification, tax forms, or bank statements to prove that the funds and the withdrawal request are legitimate.My account was performing well with organic sales, including a recent top-selling aerial asset (beach/ocean water) that earned USD 10.30 in a single day. I have always operated in good faith and I believe this deactivation is an error in the automated system. I am willing to provide original RAW files to verify the authenticity of my portfolio. Please review my case to reinstate my contributor status

Para esta imagen me indican que no cumple calidad minima, vosotros como lo veis?    

Hello,I’m experiencing serious issues with my Adobe Stock contributor account after it was recently reinstated.My account was previously deactivated. I later received a response from Adobe Support explaining that the deactivation was due to re-uploading files that had already been rejected.Now my account appears to be active again, however I’m facing multiple problems:• I am unable to withdraw my earnings — the withdrawal request does not go through• My portfolio is missing• My total balance does not match the full amount I had before the deactivation• The account itself seems to be unstable / partially not functioningThis is very concerning, as I currently have earnings in the account that I cannot access, and my content and income seems to be missing.Could someone from the Adobe team please:• Confirm the current status of my account• Clarify what happened to my portfolio and full earnings• Help restore full access and resolve the withdrawal issueI would really appreciate your assista

An example of a picture rejected for QUALITY issues from my recent submission. The submission was rejected for this reason within 48 hours. It is typical of my work and previous submissions have been accepted. Can anyone help me understand why? 

I have already waited over 45 days since my first sale, and I currently have no other pending payouts. Yet my payout still hasn’t been unlocked. Could you please advise why this delay is happening and what steps I should take next?”My first sale was on February 5th, and today is March 21st—so it has been 46 days, yet it still isn’t unlocked."My balance over $25++++