Learn about credit types and commercial use when editing and creating AI-powered content in Adobe Stock.
AI Studio "Learn more" - Quick answers
"Commercially safe" - What does this mean?
Content labelled "Commercially safe" was created using Adobe’s generative AI Firefly model trained on content where Adobe has permission or rights. You can learn more about Adobe’s commercially safe approach here.
"Review partner model terms" - What should I check?
Before using content from partner AI models commercially, review the specific model's terms of use or service.
"You have usage rights for this edit" - Can I use my edited content commercially?
Yes. When you license the original Stock asset, you have permission to make AI-powered edits in AI Studio and can use those edits in commercial projects.
"Original asset already licensed" - Do I need to license it again?
No. If you've already licensed the original Stock asset in a previous session, you won't be charged Stock credits again when downloading edits. Your existing license allows you to create variations.
Quick guide - What you need to know
When using AI Studio for your edits, and AI models are used
- Adobe models (Firefly) → Commercially safe, uses generative credits
- Partner models (3rd party) → Review model terms, uses generative credits
When downloading AI-edited Stock content
- License the original Stock asset once (1 Stock credit)
- Create AI-powered edits (uses generative credits, unless you have an unlimited edits plan)
- You may use your licensed asset in AI Studio to curate an edited version
- Note - Some Adobe Stock plans include unlimited AI-powered image edits within Stock. This unlimited editing capability does not use generative credits, but applies only to image editing features within Adobe Stock and does not extend to other Adobe applications.
When using multiple Stock assets as inputs
- Each unique original asset requires one Stock credit to license
- Final output also gives you the right to use all licensed source assets
Commercial safety and use
What "commercially safe" means
When you see "Commercially safe" in AI Studio, it indicates that:
- The AI model was trained on content where Adobe has permission or rights
- Adobe provides IP indemnification for the output
- You can use the generated content in commercial projects
Where you'll see this: Generative Adobe Firefly models and certain other Adobe AI features
Edits with Adobe vs. partner models
Adobe Models (e.g., Firefly) |
Partner Models (e.g., 3rd party) |
|
Commercial safety |
Review partner model terms |
|
Training data |
Content where Adobe has permissions or rights |
Varies by partner |
Usage |
Eligible for commercial use |
Eligible for commercial use |
When you see "Models created by others" in AI Studio, it indicates that:
- The AI model is created by a 3rd party (not Adobe) and you should review the model's terms of service/use before deciding if it is commercially safe for your project.
- When using partner AI models in AI Studio, Adobe cannot verify
- The training data used to create the model
- Whether the outputs may contain third-party IP
Action required - Before using partner model outputs commercially, review the specific model's terms of service to confirm it meets your commercial use requirements.
Credit types and how they work
Adobe Stock uses two distinct credit systems for AI-generated content:
Generative Credits
- Purpose - Currency for AI feature usage across Adobe products
- What they do - Power AI generation and editing features (text-to-image, generative fill, AI edits)
- Where they're used - All AI Studio features, Firefly features across Adobe apps
- Renewal - Monthly allocation based on your Creative Cloud plan
Note - Some Adobe Stock plans include unlimited AI-powered image edits within Stock. This unlimited usage applies only to editing features within Adobe Stock and does not extend to other Adobe applications.
Stock Credits (Standard Assets)
- Purpose - License content for download and commercial use
- What they do - Grant permission to use Stock assets in projects (terms apply)
- Where they're used - Downloading original Stock content
- Renewal - Monthly allocation or credit pack purchase
Key principle - Generative credits are used to create, edit, or generate content. Stock Credits are used to license content for use.
Important - These credit types are not interchangeable. Stock credits cannot generate or edit content, and generative credits cannot license original assets.
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