How many active assets do contributors have?

[Vision350771902ejx]

How many active assets do contributors have? Is it normal to submit 20-40 assets from the same photo set? Is it considered spam? Recently, I started posting more content on my page, and I’ve already had 1,500 AI-generated photos accepted in just one month. Now, I have a total of 3,516 approved assets, with another 413 currently under review. I don’t have many downloads yet, even though I believe my images are of decent quality, as there aren’t many similar photos available. However, I’m worried about the future and unsure how to avoid the risk of getting my account suddenly shut down after putting in so much effort to grow my portfolio. Should I be scared or concerned about this? 

Can I continue submitting assets without worrying about facing the same issues as other contributors? Or should I submit fewer assets? Generally, I upload a maximum of 20 images in the 2:3 aspect ratio and another 20 in the 3:2 aspect ratio, totaling 40 images from the same set (generated using the same prompt). I aim to grow my channel to at least 10k assets, and then I’ll assess the situation based on how sales are going. Is it possible for me to reach 10k AI assets?

Most have a quite large portfolio, with over 100 pages of AI assets, while I’ve only reached 36 pages of AI assets. Can I continue doing the same work as before? Currently, I have an acceptance rate of over 55%, which has increased over time I’m not sure exactly what my acceptance rate is, but I’ll probably achieve 90% when I have at least 10,000 accepted photos and as few rejections as possible

[Abambo]

 It’s quite difficult not to create multiple similar images because all of them are visually pleasing and have the potential to be downloaded.

By @Vision350771902ejx

Either they are similar or they aren't. There is no way to be different and similar. You will need to decide if they are too similar, and in doubt you will need to restrain from uploading. 

[daniellei4510]

Your examples are not what I would consider similar images. In this case, you would be giving the potential buyer a reasonable choice. But in the case of the same breed of dog, wearing different colored glass, it would still be reasonable to limit the number of similars to three. It has long been established that, as a marketing tactic, giving the buyer too many choices confuses the buyer and they walk away. A wedding photographer who offers three distinctive packages at a broad range of prices has an advantage over a photographer who offers 15 different packages at similar prices. You need to "force the card," as it were. 

[Vision350771902ejx]

If it were up to me, I would change the order and upload a maximum of 20 images for an aspect ratio like 2:3. If you also do 3:2, then that would make 40 images. With 40 similar images, you can clearly showcase quite a few, and you have a chance that at least one will be downloaded. That's my opinion. With just 3-4 images, it's too few. A set of images could consist of up to a maximum of 20 images, and sometimes it might exceed that. You can't create art from just one image; you need more, and the person will download the one that suits them best.

[daniellei4510]

Art? Look, I only submit AI myself, but I would never suggest that AI is "art." Especially when you treat it like a production line. 

[DaveFX]

i always respect the max 3 similar files rule (i change only the colors) ... if this rule apply also to your portfolio ... i think that 40 similar images are out of the adobe rules ... for example the dog with glasses and the dog without glasses are probably considered as similar images ... just saying considered my 8 years experience with adobe stock ...

[Vision350771902ejx]

I have uploaded like this so far and haven't had any issues yet. If there had been a problem, the moderators probably wouldn't have accepted so many images. I don't know what to say. I'm not the only one doing this. Most people upload 20-30 almost identical images. 

But I upload more images because I don't know which ones will be accepted. Let's say that out of 10, 4 might get accepted. From a quality standpoint, not all of them may be accepted, and I can only check them visually. I don't have special programs to detect artifacts or other quality issues. 

Usually I have to upload in 2 available formats: 2:3 and 3:2, meaning vertical and horizontal. I’ve noticed that most people download two images (one vertical and one horizontal). That being said, it’s quite difficult to stick to a maximum of 3-4 images.

There are hundreds of thousands of images. If you had only 3-4 images in a specific niche, you simply wouldn't stand out and would be uploading images for nothing. If you have around 20-40 images, you at least have a better chance that at least one will appear on the first pages.

[DaveFX]

i understand your point of view but the fact is that if you want to work with adobe stock you must respect their rules if you dont wanna get banned ... simple as that .... take it or leave it ....

[Abambo]

I have uploaded like this so far and haven't had any issues yet.

By @Vision350771902ejx

That may come. Let me just say this: Adobe is not giving you a warning before striking down an account. It just happens. I know of an account with 60k assets, before the account got blocked.

I'm not the only one doing this.

By @Vision350771902ejx

That user reported that there were many others getting blocked the same day as 30 of their peers with 30k-90k of assets, according to this contributor.

But I upload more images because I don't know which ones will be accepted. Let's say that out of 10, 4 might get accepted. From a quality standpoint, not all of them may be accepted, and I can only check them visually. I don't have special programs to detect artifacts or other quality issues. 

By @Vision350771902ejx

You do not need special programs. You need to check them visually at 100% of size. Artefacts will be seen at that size, it's how moderators see them. You also need to inspect the logic: a straight line is a straight line, so if it gets hidden because of a front object, the line has to continue as expected. A 60% rejection rate is too high.

There are hundreds of thousands of images. If you had only 3-4 images in a specific niche, you simply wouldn't stand out and would be uploading images for nothing. If you have around 20-40 images, you at least have a better chance that at least one will appear on the first pages.

By @Vision350771902ejx

You forget that the algorithm favours prior sales, considers the image age and your overall success.

Whatever your reason for your initial post is, alone the fact that you fear that you could get banned, but the fact that you say in the same breath that it is not possible to stick to the rules reveals a lot.

We don't see your pictures here, and I won't check your account. If you think you are fine, and all is working fine for you, go ahead. If you think you are breaking the rules, correct this, before getting banned. There will be no mourning.

[Vision350771902ejx]

Man, I want to correct myself. I want to do everything right. I want to reach a portfolio of 10k in a few months, but without getting banned. If from now on I make sure not to upload more than 4 similar, almost identical images, is there a chance that I will be fine? Who do you think would enjoy uploading a 10k image portfolio only to find out their account was banned? I don’t think anyone would.

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

The limit on similar images is THREE (3), not 4. Read more about it here:

Similar content versus spam for Adobe Stock Contributors
Many, many Contributors have come here to the forum lamenting the fact that their accounts have been blocked after uploading tens of thousands of images and having spent so much time loading up their portfolio with similar images. It happens, and the threat of it happening to you is real. You should start cleaning up your portfolio and limiting future uploads to three significant variations, not just tiny tweaks.