Requirements
Last updated on
Jun 11, 2026
Learn the CSV format, field limits, required columns, and specifications needed to upload metadata successfully to Adobe Stock.
Content uploaded to Adobe Stock can be managed more efficiently by using CSV files that follow defined format and structure requirements. The following information outlines the specifications, required fields, and optional metadata needed to prepare a CSV file for successful upload and processing in the Contributor Portal.
File specifications
Follow these file specifications to ensure the CSV uploads successfully:
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Specifications |
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File format |
CSV only (comma-separated values) |
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Accepted file extension |
.csv |
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Rejected formats |
.xls, .xlsx, or other spreadsheet formats |
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Maximum rows |
5,000 rows per file |
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Maximum file size |
1 MB |
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Character encoding |
UTF-8 (required for non-US Excel users)* |
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Required columns |
Use the exact headers from the official template without changes. Make sure the columns contain filename, keywords, and title. |
*If you're using Excel outside the U.S., save your file as CSV UTF-8. If that option isn't available, open the content in Notepad and re-save as CSV UTF-8.
Required columns
Refer to the following required columns and formatting to ensure the CSV file is processed correctly:
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Column |
Field limit |
Format requirements |
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Filename |
30 characters maximum |
Exact filename including extension (e.g., Myphoto1.jpg, Myvideo1.mov). |
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Title |
70 characters maximum |
Plain text description without commas or special characters. Learn more about effective titles and keywords. |
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Keywords |
50 keywords maximum |
Comma-separated list ordered by importance. Be descriptive and avoid technical metadata. |
Optional columns
Include the following optional columns to provide additional metadata and improve content organization:
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Column |
Field limit |
Format requirements |
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Category |
Not applicable |
Enter the number of the category that best describes the content. Review the full category list. |
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Releases |
30 characters maximum |
Exact model or property release filename; JPEG format required. |
Note
If multiple releases share the same filename, the system uses the most recent version.
