"Similar content in our collection" problem

[menaka_8390]

These two images were rejected due to having similar content. Does the title, keywords, or other metadata added to the image influence this 'similar content' rejection? How can we avoid this issue when uploading images in the future? Also, how can we check whether the image we created has similar content already available?

[daniellei4510]

"Does the title, keywords, or other metadata added to the image influence this 'similar content' rejection?"

That is the working theory. 

How can we avoid this issue when uploading images in the future?

Try more specific keywords while putting more generic keywords at the bottom of the list.

Also, how can we check whether the image we created has similar content already available?

In my experience, it doesn't matter. I've had what I believe are unique assets rejected as similar content, while assets that I was sure would be rejected for the same reason were accepted.

[Edit: changed rejected to accepted directly above; it's late.]

Welcome to Adobe Stock. 😉

[Abambo]

Some think that the keywords and the title has a major influence on the similar refusal.

Check the multiple posts on this subject here.

[tgweber]

I don't recall who posted this comment/advice, but a while back I read that using your own keywords and avoiding using only the keyword suggestions Adobe supplies might be a way to avoid "Similar content in our collection" rejections. I thought this to be good advice.

[Abambo]

I don't recall who posted this comment/advice, but a while back I read that using your own keywords and avoiding using only the keyword suggestions Adobe supplies might be a way to avoid "Similar content in our collection" rejections. I thought this to be good advice.

By @tgweber

That is indeed a good suggestion. Using a currated list of keywords from the suggested one, and creating unique and targeted keywords for your asset in question may be of help. What seems to be sure: it's not the picture alone that triggers the refusal.

[daniellei4510]

I think they can be used, but they should be listed last. It could well be that the first 10 keywords are the most important.

[Abambo]

I think they can be used, but they should be listed last. It could well be that the first 10 keywords are the most important.

By @daniellei4510

According to Adobe, the order of the keywords are important. You should have a good mix of own keywords against automatically generated ones. And the keywords should fit. Do not use a city name if the image does not picture that city. 

[daniellei4510]

I should have said specifically, "the first 5-10 keywords ARE the most important." 

[Nancy OShea]

Here's what Adobe Stock has to say about 'Similar Content.'

• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/how-to-submit-distinct-content.html

Keywords, titles & descriptions can be a factor. But not the only one.

AI is trained on content in a database. Similar content comes with the territory. I often see the same hairstyles, body types, facial features and clothing styles used again & again. There's nothing random about AI. It has rules it follows to keep it from derailing.