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What is best selling Size Ratio

  • June 21, 2023
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Hi,

I want to know what is the best selling image size ratio on adobestock. verical vs horizontal and more on..

verical 1:2 , 2:3 , 9:16

horizontal 2:1, 3:2, 16:9

 

best regards

 

    Correct answer Abambo

    It depends on the picture. It also depends on the search criteria. I would guess, that in most cases, landscape mode is the best format, based on my work designing webpages, folders and other documents for customers.

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    daniellei4510
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    daniellei4510Community Expert
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    February 11, 2025

    I usually go for 16:9, up to 7200 ppi on the long side, allowing ample room cropping either vertically or horizontally if the buyers sees fit.

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    Abambo
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    February 12, 2025
    quote

    I usually go for 16:9, up to 7200 ppi on the long side, allowing ample room cropping either vertically or horizontally if the buyers sees fit.


    By @daniellei4510

    PPI = pixels per inch? I suppose you wanted to write px like pixels.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    daniellei4510
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    February 12, 2025

    Yep.

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      Jill_C
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      February 11, 2025

      I always maintain the aspect ratio straight out of the camera.

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      Abambo
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      February 12, 2025
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      I always maintain the aspect ratio straight out of the camera.


      By @Jill_C

      For good old photos, yes, except for the slight cropping that can be applied occasionally. But if you create assets like illustrations and vectors, or generative art, you have the choice… and my feeling here (supported by my sales figures) is that 16:9 like assets probably sell best.

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      zain_khan0759
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      February 11, 2025

      I think there is no exact answer. It all depends on work or images. I am uploading 4:3 for images on adobe stock. 

      Abambo
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      AbamboCommunity Expert
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      February 11, 2025

      4:3 is classic. That's OK.

      ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
      Abambo
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      AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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      June 21, 2023

      It depends on the picture. It also depends on the search criteria. I would guess, that in most cases, landscape mode is the best format, based on my work designing webpages, folders and other documents for customers.

      ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
      RALPH_L
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      RALPH_LCommunity Expert
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      June 21, 2023

      I do not think there is a correct answer for your question.

      I believe however, it is important to stick to common sizes.

      I use:  rectangle: 3:2,  square: 1:1, and for panoramas: 3:1 and 16:9.

      Shutterstock has info. Aspect Ratios, Image Sizes, and Photograph Sizes | Shutterstock  

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