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Common issues that can impact the technical quality of images include exposure issues, soft focus, excessive filtering or artifacts/noise. 

When I opened my new account, I started uploading files before my payment method was fully approved. It took several weeks to complete that process, and during that time dozens of files ended up marked in red, but they are at “New Content” already.As a beginner back then, I clearly misunderstood what “similar content” really meant. I only create seamless loops, but many of those early uploads were poorly tagged and described. I now understand that, even if the visuals are different, semantic similarity alone can cause rejections.My question is simple: Can I safely delete all those files that are still in limbo? Is there any downside to deleting them, or should I just let them be rejected? From my current understanding, they are very likely to be rejected anyway due to semantic issues, even if the content itself isn’t truly similar. I’d like to clean things up properly and move forward with correctly described content.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Thank you very much.

Hi,I’d like to better understand how “similar content” is evaluated when submitting seamless video loops, especially in natural scenes (water, fog, smoke, landscapes).In many cases, the value of the clip is not the subject itself but the perfect loop behavior, which may look visually similar in a thumbnail but is technically different.My question is:-Is the similarity check based mainly on visual appearance, or does it also consider loop structure and temporal behavior?-Are seamless loops evaluated differently from standard video clips?Any clarification would help contributors better decide when a variation is meaningful enough to submit.Thanks in advance.

Subject: Request to Cancel My Pending Payout​Message:​Dear Adobe Stock Support Team,​I am writing to request the cancellation of a payout request I recently submitted. Due to some personal reasons, I need to halt this transaction and keep the funds in my contributor account for the time being.​Account Details:adobe stoke contributor ​Request Date: 31/1/2026​Estimated Amount:27.60​If the payment hasn't been processed yet, could you please cancel it and credit the amount back to my contributor balance?​Thank you for your assistance.​Best regards,MST LAL BE BEGUM[The content has been edited because it contained personal information: Moderator]

Hi everyone,I’m currently working as an Adobe Stock contributor and recently came across a screenshot showing the following stats:Stats shown:• Downloads: 91• Earnings: $1,410.29• Content type: VectorI’m not making any claims—just genuinely curious and looking for clarification from experienced contributors.My questions: Is this level of earning realistic/possible on Adobe Stock from vector sales? Could this be the result of extended licenses or enterprise subscriptions for vectors? Have any of you experienced similar earnings with a relatively low number of vector downloads? I’d really appreciate insights from long-time contributors.Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

Hello Adobe Stock Team,I am requesting a manual review for Case #00470056 (first submitted on Jan 18th). All of my 100% original hand-drawn illustrations were removed by the automated system as "unlabeled AI." I have already shared a Google Drive link in my first appeal containing video recordings of my iPad procreate layers and illustrator creation process for these assets. I’ve been a contributor since April 2024. I deeply value this platform and have invested significant time and heart into building this portfolio. My account was in a strong growth phase with consistent Extended License sales and peaks of 19 downloads per day last November. However, since this batch removal, my sales have experienced a sudden and sustained drop to near zero. This has been a devastating blow to my motivation and business as a creator. Could a moderator please kindly look into this case and help restore these assets from the backend? Re-uploading manually is impractical given the volume and loss of hi

It’s visually similar to the former one, but behaves differently. I still don’t know what CONTROL is, or why every log-in attempt has failed so far.  PROS:Lots of cool new emojis 🇬🇱 😎🎨The code insertion tool is much improved. <html><head><title>Testing...</title></head><body><div style="text-align: center; margin: auto;"><br><br><?PHP print $message ?></div></body></html>CONS:Discussions are all non-threaded now. It’s not a deal-breaker, but threaded replies are easier to follow, IMO.My saved screenshots & macros are nowhere to be found.😫And there’s no HTML option for escaping out of blockquotes. Not sure why we need a SPOILER (collapsing panel).   Your thoughts?  

In previous years, contributors meeting download thresholds received Creative Cloud plans in January.For contributors active in 2025, is there an upcoming announcement regarding 2026 bonus eligibility, or has the program been discontinued?

Hello Adobe Stock Community,I've been a contributor for a while with over 6,200 live assets (mix of vectors, PNGs, AI images, backgrounds, and videos). Previously, I was getting 50-60 downloads per week consistently, but now it's down to just 10-20. Here's my download trend chart showing the sharp decline since November 2025:​I've attached the image of my stats for reference. My portfolio is diverse and quality-focused—I upload regularly, optimize metadata, and follow guidelines. No major changes on my end.Has anyone else seen this drop? Is it:AI saturation (nearly 50% of database now AI-generated)?Algorithm changes reducing visibility for large/mixed portfolios?Broader market slowdown or buyer shifts to generative AI tools like Firefly?Tips welcome: niche focus, keyword tweaks, portfolio pruning, or anything else? Similar experiences with 6k+ assets?Thanks!Download Insights 

I am experiencing an issue with the CSV metadata upload process. Previously, I could upload photo keywords via CSV without any problems. However, during my most recent attempts, the system shows no data populated after the upload—all photo fields remain blank, yet no error messages are displayed.I have strictly followed the required guidelines: the CSV format is correct, commas are used properly, special characters are avoided, and the character/keyword counts are within limits. I’ve tried deleting the photos and re-uploading them, and even tried uploading a completely different batch of photos, but the issue persists. Currently, the only way to add data is through manual entry, which is extremely inefficient for my workflow.Since I haven't changed my process, I can't figure out what's wrong. Has anyone encountered this or could offer some guidance?

Can anyone provide feedback on why my images keep getting denied for “quality issues”? 

My adobe stock contributor account was de-activated like this yesterday. I want to know if you can get my account back? I'm so scared right now because I've put all my time into this, and so much $. I need your help. Please help me  😔🥺    [Moderator moved the thread to the correct forum]

Dear Adobe Stock Contributor Community Support Team,I’m writing to respectfully request an update on my Adobe Stock contributor account deactivation (Case #00444554). I’ve already sent two previous mail, the latest over nine days ago, but haven’t received any response. I understand these reviews can take time, but I kindly ask for confirmation that my case is still being reviewed. Please let me know if any further information or verification is required from my side. Thank you very much for your attention. I truly value being part of the Adobe Stock contributor community.Best regards,NahidAdobe Stock Contributor

Hello Guys, Please Check Out These Photos; And Let Me Know If They Have Any Issues For Uploading In Adobe Stock.Thanks <3

Hello. I uploaded a photo where is a part of globe with political borders and country names. It was rejected because of Intellectual property (IP) issues. Can you give me advise why that kind of photos are not allowed? 

I upload AI photos on adobe stock contributor but now the problem is rising is that when i upscayl them on 3x or 4x, adobe rejects them as quality issue but when i upscayl them on 2x then quality issue almost decrease. My concern is the files with 4x become 10MP or more than 10 MP like (2500×5200 px) but when i use 2x as upscayl then it only create 4MP or 5MP picture. Should i use 2x or should do anything? Because i have confusion that may be professional buyers want large pixel image and my assets do not get enough sale due to that reason? What should i do?

My Adobe Stock account is under Generative AI review. Case 00462819 has no updates for over a month. I requested a payout before the block, but have no status. Could a moderator please check?

If I upload 10 files and 4 get accepted while 6 remain under review, will deleting those 6 files cause any account issues? I’ve noticed files are initially approved, but those under review are later rejected. 

It was because of quality issues. I'm new here, I was surprised of it been refused by that. 

Hello Adobe Community,I am reaching out to seek guidance or a status update regarding my contributor account, which has been under investigation for "Suspicious Activity" for approximately 85 days now.Account Overview: Portfolio Size: 3,000+ assets Account Age: 2+ years (Established account) Current Status: Under Review / Appeal Submitted I fully respect Adobe’s commitment to platform security and have already submitted my appeal providing all the necessary details. I understand that manual audits take time, but the review has now exceeded 12 weeks. I have attempted to follow up via email but haven't received a final decision yet.Could a Community Manager please help me understand if this timeline is normal or if there is any further information required from my side to resolve this? I am eager to resume contributing to the platform.Thank you for your time

It has been 5 days, and none of my files have been approved on Adobe Stock.At the same time, I am not getting any submission limit to upload new files.However, every day one previously submitted file is being rejected one by one.So currently: No approvals No new submission limit Daily rejections are happening I would like to know why this is happening.Is my account under review, temporary restriction, or is there any other issue?If anyone has experienced a similar situation or has any insights, please share.Thank you.

My sales are down from last week, what can i do, is there anybody here for tell me information about that. from this, sales were normal, but from last week, sales are very very down, i dont know whats ahppening, anybody can help me and give some information please.?

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