Adobe Stock Image Set
Generate a cohesive set of stock images, label them as generative AI in the Contributor portal, meet technical specs (JPEG sRGB, 4–100 MP), and avoid prohibited prompt/keyword content.
Pipeline steps
1 Confirm tool rights
Only use generators whose terms allow Adobe Stock commercial licensing.
Best tool: Adobe Firefly
- Midjourney — Widely used; still verify your plan allows stock submission under Adobe’s contributor terms
Tip: Adobe requires you to have rights to license commercially.
2 Generate distinct set
Create unique compositions; avoid near-duplicate prompt spam.
Best tool: Adobe Firefly
- Midjourney — Style exploration
- ChatGPT Images (OpenAI) — Concept drafts
Tip: No artist names, celebrities, or copyrighted characters in prompts.
3 Edit for anatomy & quality
Fix hands/eyes; crop; grade.
Best tool: Adobe Photoshop
- Photopea — Free alternative
Tip: Refuse-quality anatomy gets rejected.
4 Export JPEG sRGB
Meet 4MP+ and ≤45 MB.
Best tool: Adobe Photoshop
- Photopea — Export as JPEG sRGB
Tip: Prefer larger usable resolutions for buyers.
5 Submit with AI labels
Check generative AI boxes; add titles/keywords without banned terms.
Best tool: Adobe Photoshop
Tip: Generative AI cannot be submitted as Illustrative Editorial.
Export specs
Photos: JPEG with sRGB, 4MP–100MP, max 45 MB, sharp and well-lit, no watermarks. Label ‘Created using generative AI tools’. Select ‘People and Property are fictional’ when applicable.
| Resolution | 4–100 megapixels |
|---|---|
| File size | Max 45 MB |
| Format | JPEG + sRGB |
| AI label | Required checkbox for generative AI content |
Last checked 2026-10-28