Design requirements for vector submissions

Last updated on Jun 11, 2026

Learn about the design requirements for successfully uploading clean, editable, and optimized vectors to Adobe Stock.

Design guidelines

When working with vectors, Contributors must follow the design guidelines to ensure a successful submission to Adobe Stock:

  • Layers and groups: Organize the design into labeled layers and groups. Avoid flattened designs that limit customization. 
  • Fonts: Outline fonts to avoid licensing issues or missing font errors. 
  • Colors: Avoid unnecessary color swatches or effects that may not render correctly in other applications, such as Inkscape, CorelDRAW, Affinity Designer, or Figma. 

Size guidelines

Vectors are scalable, but appropriate sizing improves usability. Small vector files download as low-resolution PNGs and JPEGs if not sized appropriately. 

Category

Content examples

Minimum size

Maximum size

Design elements and sets

Icons, logos, patterns, characters, lettering

1000×1000 pixels

4800×4800 pixels

Scenes and illustrations

Character scenes, cartoons, digital artwork

1200×1200 pixels

4800×4800 pixels

Small print layouts

Postcards, business cards, tags

1000×1000 pixels

3600×3600 pixels

Large print layouts

Flyers, posters, and envelopes

2400×2400 pixels

4800×4800 pixels

Small digital designs

Social media sets, mobile UI, small ads

1000×1000 pixels

3600×3600 pixels

Large digital designs

Web layouts, desktop user interfaces, large ads

1200×1200 pixels

7200×7200 pixels