Can I re-submit my existing illustrations in PNG format?

[Keyser Susie]

Hello

I've just seen that Adobe are accepting PNG files now.

I have some vector illustrations that are already accepted in other formats, but  I think they would work better with transparent backgrounds .

 I was wondering  if it would be okay for me to resubmit these as PNG files or if that would be considered spamming?

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

Illustrations should be submitted as math-based vector graphics (AI, EPS or SVG).  PNG is is for raster images and thus subject to pixelation.  I don't recommend re-submitting the same image.  If you do, your image will be reviewed again and possibly rejected this time.

[Keyser Susie]

Hi Nancy

Thank you so much for replying, that’s really useful to know. I hadn’t realised that PNG was just for raster images.

I am a bit confused through, from reading this article I got the impression that Adobe was encouraging more PNG submissions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/png-with-transparency.html

Is it just that I shouldn’t re-submit my existing stock images as PNG files, or would you recommend that I steer clear of them for all future submissions too?

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

There are reasons to submit PNG files, but those reasons do not include resubmitting existing vector files. It would be a simple task to offer existing vector files as PNG, instead of or in addition to JPEG, if the asset has been done with the needed care.

[Nancy OShea]

PNG and JPG are both raster files.  The advantage PNG has over JPG is that is can support alpha-transparency which is useful for websites and composite projects.