I received a rejection for a vector illustration but I don't see the problem.

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

I received a rejection for a vector illustration but I don't see the problem.

Hello, I received this rejection for a vector file uploaded as AI (Adobe Illustrator) with the following information from Adobe:

Quality issues:
The file has one or more of the following issues:

- The vector file contains a raster image, and vector files must not contain raster elements.
- The compression level in the JPEG preview file is too high, causing texture issues.
- The JPEG preview resolution must be at least 5000 x 3000 pixels (15 MP).
- Antialiasing was not used when exporting the vector to JPEG, so there are line issues in the JPEG.

Can any expert please advise?
I have checked this file many times, but I still cannot understand what the problem might be.

Thank you.

[daniellei4510]

Was this image traced or done by hand? Some of the hands and fingers look a little rough around the edges, and the lines separating fingers from others on the same hand are light enough that there is an absence of detail betwee one and the others.

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Thanks for your reply 🙂
The illustration was created entirely by hand (without tracing). I don't know what to say if the edges appear rough... it's completely vector and there are no raster images. By the way, I used the same illustration in a different field and Adobe approved it without any problems. If the problem is the lack of detail between the fingers, that's definitely something I can fix.
So, other than that, you don't notice anything different? Thanks again for your time 🙂

[Jill_C]

Some of the edges are quite jagged.

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Oh, okay, right, that could also be a reason for rejection. Thanks for your time 🙂

[PaintedKitty]

Too many anchor points might be to blame for those jagged edges. Try not to use so many. 

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Hi, thanks for the suggestion, but up until now, I've often used this type of line for years to give the impression of a hand-drawn drawing and I've never received any rejection.

[daniellei4510]

We're seeing more and more quality rejections and hearing from more than a few contributors commenting that their refusal rates for quality issues are increasing compared to earlier submission.

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Yes, I often read about high rejection rates in the community but I hadn't read about it for carriers too, thanks 🙂

[AlexBond]

Jill_C, you see — here we’re dealing with vector artwork (not raster, like in the case of photos).
Vector files have their own fairly deep internal structure, and trying to identify an error or issue in such work by looking only at the preview is incorrect and a bit naïve.
All the problems are inside the file — you won’t see them without opening the document in Illustrator.

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Yes, of course, that's why I attached the vile vector 🙂

[AlexBond]

Hi!
Yes, - "technical issues" - are clearly visible in the screenshot (I only removed that clipping mask there).
Redundant brushes, styles, or colors in the artwork can also be a reason for rejection.
And for the love of god, don’t take the text about "JPEG preview", that comes with the rejected file - seriously — it’s absurd and written by Adobe specifically to confuse contributors even more.
Good luck!

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Thanks for your reply 🙂
Yes, I see that removing the mask means something needs to be fixed. However, I don't understand what you mean when you mention "redundant brushes, styles, or colors in the image can be grounds for rejection"?

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Even if, other times, due to distraction I happened to move (as in this case) the arms dragging the visible features only by removing the mask but, even in this case, they always approved everything, it is evident that, as for the images, also for the vectors there is a more careful selection by the reviewers

[AlexBond]

Look, let me clarify what I mean.
In the end, you’re not uploading your files for the reviewer — you’re uploading them for the potential client “on the other side of the stock.” And you need to prepare your vector artwork in a way that makes it clear to someone seeing it for the first time how it was created, how it’s structured, and how it can be edited.

These recommendations for vector files are absolutely valid: try to build your artwork so that another artist can work with it easily and comfortably afterwards.

Uploading files where the masked-out elements outside the artboard are almost as numerous as the ones on the artboard itself is not the right approach — just try not to overcomplicate the composition when it’s not necessary.
And, after all, the Eraser Tool has existed in Illustrator since the CS3 days, so don’t hesitate to use it. ))

Kind regards.

[AlexBond]

From Adobe's "Vector Requiments"
(https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/vector-requirements.html)

"Organizing your file - Do: Delete unused panel items."

In this case:

and do the same for the swatches, symbols, and graphic styles.
Any unnecessary brushes, colors, or styles that are not used in the artwork should not be present in the file you upload to the stock.
And in addition, I’d recommend splitting the composition into some separate layers for convenience, and avoiding the use of masks unless they’re truly necessary.

[giuseppina carmg48310773]

Oh, yes, okay, I wasn't clear about the brushes and symbols because I mistranslated your text. Okay, it's definitely a good idea to clean up the file before sending it.

Thanks for your suggestions 🙂