How can we help?
This page will help contributors find answers to questions regarding requirements, account information, and overall common issues for submitting templates to Adobe Stock.
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Submission Topics | Content-Related Topics | Account-Related Topics
Submission Topics
Can I sell the same works on Adobe Stock and in other marketplaces? Yes, work accepted and published on stock.adobe.com/templates is retained under a non-exclusive license unless otherwise noted.
Are all Adobe Stock Contributors able to submit templates through the contributor portal? No, submitting templates to Adobe Stock remains by invitation only at this time.
Can I submit other types of content (photos, vectors, Illustrations, or videos) through my template contributor account? No, the account you use to submit templates should be for submitting templates ONLY. If you wish to submit images or videos, please use a different contributor account.
Can I upload .INDT, .AIT, or .PSDT files directly through the portal? No, each template file and corresponding thumbnail and preview files should be packaged together in an .ZIP file. Do not batch more than one template in a .ZIP file.
How many templates can I submit? You may submit as many templates as you like through the Contributor Portal. Keep in mind to balance the quality of templates along with the quantity you submit.
Are there naming rules (date, batch number, no space, etc) for the template file? The only requirement is to use the correct file extension that corresponds with the app your template is for (.AIT, .INDT, .PSDT). We recommend using a system to name your template files using the title, date of submission and contributor member ID.
Will I be able to get specific feedback on my rejected content? You will receive a general refusal reason in the contributor portal that points to the issue that needs to be addressed before we can ingest your template. Review the Submission Requirements for Templates and Known Image Restrictions and re-check your template files to ensure everything meets our technical and legal requirements.
How do I use the Adobe Stock Templates metadata form for the contributor portal? In order to fill out and use the dropdowns in the metadata form, use Microsoft Excel with the Excel version of the metadata form or the Google Sheets version of the metadata form.
NOTE: There is a known issue with .CSVs that will not upload to the portal due to regional OS settings. If you have an error when uploading your .CSV, we suggest using the Google Sheets version of the metadata form.
Are there examples of acceptable templates? Take a look at these templates to explore best practices while setting up your files:
Can I recommend other designers for Adobe Stock templates? Yes, have them fill out this form to be considered as a templates contributor.
Content-Related Topics
Can I include images in my templates if I own them and wish to give them away for free? Yes, as long as you provide the necessary model and/or property releases in your template submission.
What requires a release? Property releases are required for images of any identifiable buildings, areas or artwork of any kind (including graffiti), and model releases are required for images of any identifiable people.
How do I submit a release with my template in the contributor portal? At this time releases cannot be attached to your template submissions in the Contributor Portal. As an alternative, model and property releases when needed should be uploaded and stored through the Contributor Portal but not attached to your submission. For more information on uploading releases to the Contributor Portal, see How to Upload a Release.
Why can't I include fonts that are not part of Adobe Fonts? We only allow Adobe Fonts to ensure that Creative Cloud users can easily sync fonts without worrying about licensing, and that the type foundries who create the fonts are fairly compensated.
Why can't I use celebrity names or more interesting dummy copy? In accordance with the Adobe Stock legal terms and guidelines, you may not use any references to names, companies, etc that are at high risk for IP violations.
Can I include a logo or references to my own company? You may do so only if you wish to give away your own intellectual property (IP) for free.
For more specific technical requirements, see the following pages:
Account-Related Topics
Can I customize my page? Yes, you can add a profile cover image to your contributor page. Log into your Contributor account and see how to Customize your profile header.
Last Published: November 2nd, 2022