New to uploading. Query on rejection on quality standards

[caren_5446]

Hi, I am a first time uploader. Can the community please let me know why my file was rejected for quality issues? Is it the resolution? The file size is 3000 x 2924 px. 38 MB

I manually removed the background with a pen tablet, and though I did a good job down to the pixel, obviously not lol. 

As a newbie here, all feedback is welcome. If it is bad, just tell me I am fine with that 😉

Cheers!

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[RALPH_L]

I am guessing, but I would try to smooth the edges some and sharpen the image.

[yamato7]

The image is blurry.

It doesn't seem to be in focus.

[Jill_C]

The edge cutout could be better, and zoomed in to 100% the soft focus is apparent.

[Nancy OShea]

This is your competition in the 'Apple' keyword. 

https://stock.adobe.com/search/images?k=apple  5.4 MILLION results

As a customer, which one would you buy? And why?

Also read your Contributor User Guide for more tips:

• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/photography-illustr...
• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/how-to-submit-distinct-content.html

[oleschwander]

The cut out is not good - and it's not perfectly in focus.

[Abambo]

Is it the resolution?

By @caren_5446

It's never the resolution. The resolution is not a quality attribute.

[Abambo]

You did not upload your original file as submitted, but I can see errors in the cutout.

The red shows the transition between transparency and opaque elements. In addition to be erratic, your cutout is also shoung "corners". 

Even at a reduced size, your asset is out ouf focus.