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Quick start guide for Adobe Stock Contributors

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  1. Stock Contributor User guide
  2. Why contribute to Adobe Stock
    1. Benefits of contributing
    2. What we are looking for
    3. Tips for contributing successfully
  3. Create and manage your account
    1. Create an account
    2. Manage your Contributor profile page
    3. Navigate your account
    4. Need help?
  4. Legal guidelines
    1. Account and submission guidelines
    2. Legal terminology and copyright
    3. Model release and protection
    4. Property release requirements
    5. Known image restrictions
    6. Use of your content
    7. Report suspected misuse of your IP
  5. Content requirements
    1. Photo and illustration requirements
    2. Vector requirements
    3. Video requirements
    4. Generative AI requirements
    5. PNG files with transparency requirements
    6. Illustrative editorial requirements
    7. Motion graphics templates requirements
    8. Design template requirements
    9. Premium and 3D collections
    10. Diverse and Inclusive content guidelines
  6. Prepare and upload your content
    1. Photo do's and don'ts
    2. Vector do's and don'ts
    3. Video do's and don'ts
    4. Upload your content
    5. Upload a model or property release
  7. Describe your content effectively
    1. Titles and keywords
    2. Choose the right category
    3. Edit and delete files
    4. Organize with CSV files
  8. Review process
    1. The review
    2. Reasons for content rejection
    3. Quality and technical issues
    4. Similar content versus spam
  9. Payment and taxes
    1. Get paid
    2. Royalty details for contributors
    3. Tax FAQ for Contributors

Use this guide to help you learn how to create and customize your Adobe Stock Contributor account, submit your work for review, and start selling your photos, videos, vectors, illustrations, and more. 

Your account

All the basics of creating, customizing, and organizing your Adobe Stock Contributor account. 

Legal guidelines

Legal terms, release information, and restrictions all Contributors should know. 

Content requirements

Detailed info about the types of photo, illustration, video, and vector files you can upload and sell. 

Upload and prepare your content

Step by step guidance about how to prepare your content, using approved release forms, and metadata best practices. 

Overview and top tips

What’s most in demand with buyers and other tips for success as an Adobe Stock Contributor. 

Review process

How reviews work and tips for getting your assets accepted. 

Payment, taxes, and bonus program

Understand the royalty structure, how to get paid, and tax basics Contributors should know. 

Tutorials

Follow along with these guides for new Adobe Stock Contributors. 

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