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August 29, 2017
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Deleting a rejected Adobe Stock Image

  • August 29, 2017
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I have a uploaded a number of photos to Adobe Stock but two of them have been rejected. How do I delete these images?

Thanks,

Kevin.

Correct answer MatHayward

MatHayward  wrote

I have encountered quite a few contributors in the past who try to game the system by reuploading rejected content over and over again. Doing this can slow the review process for all contributors so it's clearly against the rules. Having the thumbnail records of rejected content can serve as a reference point for the contributor to make sure the same files aren't being resubmitted by mistake.

-Mat

How does that stop me from submitting the same photo again? I do have the original so it really is simple to upload again. So what you are telling me is that if a photo gets rejected I can no longer submit it even if I correct the issue? How about the ability to hide the rejected images then so that Adobe still has them in their system but we don't have to constantly see the list grow?


If you were concerned you might be re-uploading the same file, the page could serve as a reference point to prevent yourself from spamming which could result in your account being closed. That's just me playing devils advocate. I have over 2,300 rejections showing in my account. To be honest, the first time I've seen the page since the launch of the portal was when I just now went into the account to find that number for this post. My personal practice is to ignore it as the page doesn't help or hinder my workflow in any capacity. I can't imagine this will be changed moving forward but I've been surprised on many occassions in the past so you never know. This thread has been noted. If I learn of any changes or plans to change I'll be sure to post a follow up.

-Mat

7 replies

Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 22, 2023

I will lock this thread now.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Participant
January 21, 2023

just another follow-up on this topic, seems like they still haven't heard the want from contributors...

As bizarre as it may seem, is it possible for me to request Adobe removes my rejected files completely, in writing?

 

As mentioned by others, what is the point of not even having the 'delete' option at all?

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 22, 2023

I assume that the thumbnails remain as a reminder to Adobe and yourself that an image has been previously rejected so that you don't resubmit it.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Known Participant
July 31, 2019

Just checking to see if anything changed about this, because I too would want to remove the rejected files from my account.

TIA

Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 31, 2019

Rejected files are deleted from your account, however, the miniature with the rejection reason will stay eternally. It doesn't disturb me to be reminded of my failures...

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Participant
May 16, 2018
Hi Mat. I joined adobe stock a week ago and my first image submission is still under the review process. I have since acquired a photo editing software that would really enhance the quality of the image I submitted. Is it possible to submit the improved image before the review of the first image is done? Or how would I go about it?
v.poth
Inspiring
May 16, 2018

Hi,

you should delete the file which is in review process and than upload it again.

Greets,

v.poth

Participant
May 16, 2018

Thanks v.poth. Your reply was helpful, though while I was asking the

question, my photo got rejected for luck of aesthtic or commercial

appeal.

thomas p.t17423251
Participant
October 27, 2017

Can I correct a rejected picture and resubmit it with a new title?

Sheena Kaul
Community Manager
Community Manager
October 27, 2017

Yes, you can Thomas.

thomas p.t17423251
Participant
October 27, 2017

Where is “Correct”

twaritar3263062
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 29, 2017

Hi Kevin,

I'm sorry but there is no way to delete the record of your rejected content. I don't think it makes a difference anyway as it is not viewable to the public and only present in your personal account.

Regards,

Twarita

Brad Lawryk
Legend
September 6, 2017

It does make a difference though. When the rejected images that give no details as to why they were rejected start piling up it is pointless to have them there.

What is the rationale for not being able to remove them?

MatHayward
Community Manager
MatHaywardCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
September 12, 2017

MatHayward  wrote

I have encountered quite a few contributors in the past who try to game the system by reuploading rejected content over and over again. Doing this can slow the review process for all contributors so it's clearly against the rules. Having the thumbnail records of rejected content can serve as a reference point for the contributor to make sure the same files aren't being resubmitted by mistake.

-Mat

How does that stop me from submitting the same photo again? I do have the original so it really is simple to upload again. So what you are telling me is that if a photo gets rejected I can no longer submit it even if I correct the issue? How about the ability to hide the rejected images then so that Adobe still has them in their system but we don't have to constantly see the list grow?


If you were concerned you might be re-uploading the same file, the page could serve as a reference point to prevent yourself from spamming which could result in your account being closed. That's just me playing devils advocate. I have over 2,300 rejections showing in my account. To be honest, the first time I've seen the page since the launch of the portal was when I just now went into the account to find that number for this post. My personal practice is to ignore it as the page doesn't help or hinder my workflow in any capacity. I can't imagine this will be changed moving forward but I've been surprised on many occassions in the past so you never know. This thread has been noted. If I learn of any changes or plans to change I'll be sure to post a follow up.

-Mat

Sheena Kaul
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 29, 2017

Moving to Adobe Stock Contributors and looping in MatHayward​ to help you better.