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Last updated on
Jun 11, 2026
Learn how to upload and publish your conceptual imagery featuring brands and products through the Contributor Portal for editorial licensing.
Illustrative editorial content submission process
You've prepared your illustrative editorial content, and it's ready to submit to Adobe Stock. Follow the steps below to upload your files through the Contributor Portal.
In the top panel, select Upload.
Select Browse, and choose the content you want to upload, or drag and drop it into the Contributor Portal.
In the New tab, wait for Adobe Stock to automatically generate a preview matching your content, and then check the This is Illustrative Editorial content checkbox.
Specify the required metadata:
- Category: Choose the category that best describes the subject of the content.
- Title: Describe what’s happening in the photo in a few words.
- Keywords: Add 5-50 keywords that are relevant and true to your content. Start with the most important ones, as they help determine search ranking. Use Adobe Stock’s AI keyword suggestions to save time and improve discoverability. Learn more about writing effective titles and keywords and choosing the right category for content submissions.
Note
If you have an online portfolio of illustrative editorial content somewhere other than Adobe Stock, you can directly contact us to submit it for consideration.
Review your submission to confirm visual quality, file format, and metadata accuracy.
Select Submit and wait for a moderation notification about approval or required changes.
The moderation team will review your submission to ensure it meets quality, legal, and technical standards. Once approved, your illustrative editorial submission will go live on Adobe Stock and start appearing in customer searches. Track the submission status, manage your portfolio, and view earnings in the Contributor Dashboard within the Contributor Portal.
