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Facing Similarity Content Challenges

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August 20, 2025
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I’ve noticed that the Adobe Stock marketplace is getting more competitive every day, especially with similar content issues. While I always create designs based on my own unique concepts, it sometimes feels like the system flags them as “similar” because the market is already so crowded with comparable themes.

I put a lot of effort into making sure my templates are original, but when the market is heated with so many uploads, even different ideas can appear close. I think this is a big challenge for many contributors who are trying to stand out with their own style.

It would be helpful if Adobe could consider ways to better recognize originality in design concepts, even when they fall under popular categories. That way, contributors who genuinely create unique content won’t get discouraged by similarity rejections.

What do you all think—have you experienced the same situation?

Correct answer Nancy OShea

Backgrounds, wallpapers, and abstracts are way over-saturated with content. And there's not that much burning demand for it.

The best advice I can give you is to find a niche & fill it. Search the database for items that have little or low representation. Diseases are a good place to start.

Nancy OSheaCorrect answer

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Backgrounds, wallpapers, and abstracts are way over-saturated with content. And there's not that much burning demand for it.

The best advice I can give you is to find a niche & fill it. Search the database for items that have little or low representation. Diseases are a good place to start.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator

jacquelingphoto2017

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Hi @pixvects. ,

Adobe is saying that they see in your portfolio other assets that are close to what you submit. Adobe is looking for diversity in each persons portfolio. It might take a longer time to create diversity, but they are looking for quality over quantity. I could better help you to understand if I'd seen your portfolio, but from what you show us here I suspect that your assets are not diversified enough.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

pixvects.Author

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Thank you for the feedback; I truly appreciate your perspective. I fully acknowledge that some of my earlier designs lacked refinement and diversity. However, I’ve been actively working to improve both the quality and range of my portfolio. If you take a look at my more recent submissions, I believe you’ll notice a clear evolution in style, technique, and market relevance.
Each asset I create is driven by genuine passion and a deep understanding of design trends and user needs. I’m not just producing content, I’m crafting visuals that aim to connect, inspire, and perform well in the marketplace. I understand the importance of diversity, and I’m committed to expanding my creative direction while maintaining high standards.
I’m confident that my newer assets reflect this growth, and I hope they resonate with Adobe’s vision for quality and variety.
Are these iteams qualityless? Those are rejected.

Jill_C

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The quality of your images cannot be examined based on this screenprint. If you desire feedback, upload one or more images here in full size.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

daniellei4510

Community Expert

There are well over 17 million seamless patterns on Adobe Stock. I suppose it's possible, along with abstract backgrounds, that these genres are going to be progressively difficult to get past the similarity issue.

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Abambo

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First, Adobe thinks, their aproach is the correct one.

Second, some of us think that the refusal is less frequently appearing when the metadata (title, keywords) is diverse, so try to get those items unique.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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