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Deleting a rejected Adobe Stock Image

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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

Abambo

Community Expert

I will lock this thread now.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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Mauritia

Participant

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

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

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AG_Graphix

Known Participant

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

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

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ralph08

Participant

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

Hi,

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

Greets,

v.poth

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ralph08

Participant

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

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

Sheena Kaul

Legend

Yes, you can Thomas.

thomas p.t17423251

Participant

Where is “Correct”

twaritar3263062

Participating Frequently

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

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?

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lkyp

Inspiring

Hi Mat:

Two nights ago, I uploaded some photos and illustrations for the new year. They have the year 2018 as an important element of the design, and the year is located over a complex background (a montage of exploding fireworks). Five were accepted and more were rejected as being "too similar." The thing is, I believe three of the images were rejected because they are similar to files with the year 2016 as a design element. Those similarities are irrelevant, since those files need to be updated with 2018 as a design element in order to be commercially viable.

It is not a simple question of substituting an "8" for a "6" since I originally used an unusual font that I then altered significantly using various layers with other design elements, etc., making it impossible for a designer to update unless they had the original layered file. The year is located directly over other complex design elements (a montage of exploding fireworks), so it is not simply a case of removing the old typeface and substituting something else. I left empty copy space, but the year is an integral part of the design.

In the past, similar files have been excellent sellers elsewhere both as stock and as cards on POD sites (I got them to Adobe too late in December 2015, so past sales here were much more limited). I'm late with them again this year, but there is still time for them to sell

The old files are FILE # 91501015 and FILE # 91501021 (online) and Old File ID: 91501030 and File ID: 91501026 (rejected as "too similar to the other two back in 2015). The current rejects are File ID: 183428649 and File ID: 183428647 and File ID: 183428657.

I would like to resubmit File ID: 183428649 and File ID: 183428647, and possibly and File ID: 183428657, but I don't want to be accused of spamming, so I am looking to you for advice on how to proceed. I had a bunch of others that are similar to the 5 new ones online rejected at the same time, and understand why they were "too similar," since I mostly varied the typeface and design elements used for the year. These are very different in terms of feel, layout and background than my other 2018 New Years files.

Thanks for any help on how to proceed here.

Best,

Marianne

Can you delete the old 2015 and 2016 versions, then resubmit the new ones?

Sheena Kaul

Legend

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

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