Adobe Stock AI accepted Accepted. Tick “Created using generative AI tools”, and “People and property are fictional” if an invented person or place appears. Never “AI” in the title or keywords, never as editorial.
Formats JPEG (or PNG), MOV/MP4 video, EPS/AI/SVG vectors Minimum 4 megapixels Keywords 5 to 49 Title 200 characters. In the CSV file: 70 characters maximum (official CSV rule). Upload Website: Drop the original on the upload page, then “Upload CSV” in the New tab to fill in title, keywords and category in one go. SFTP (software): Adobe says SFTP upload is limited and no longer offered to everyone. Accepts AI (realistic photos and illustrations) Huge buyer base (built into Adobe apps) Simple CSV import Review is often fast Strict moderation of quality at 100% Rejects images that are too similar to each other Title limited to 70 characters in the CSV Most common rejections Technical quality (blur, noise, artefacts, upscaling) AI images: distorted hands, eyes, text Too many similar images in the same batch Intellectual property (logos, brands, characters) Generative AI box not ticked Off-topic keywords or artist names Our recommendations The first 10 keywords matter most Realistic AI photo: type “Photo” + AI box; otherwise “Illustration” Send varied series, not 10 versions of the same prompt
Freepik (Magnific) AI accepted Accepted. Mark the file as AI (the `_ai_generated` keyword is added) and give the prompt and model in the CSV. Avoid many variations of the same prompt.
Formats JPEG, EPS/AI vectors, PSD Keywords 5 to 50 Title 100 characters. A short, clear title is recommended. Upload Website: Upload through the Upload page, then the CSV (semicolon-separated). SFTP (software) (contributor-ftp.magnific.com): Only for advanced contributors (level 3 / 500 published files), then “Synchronize FTP”. Accepts AI from every tool Huge traffic CSV with prompt and model Monthly upload limit at first (200) Review can be slow Mass deactivations of AI portfolios have happened Most common rejections Too many similar variations Insufficient quality AI not declared Our recommendations 15 to 20 well-chosen keywords beat 50 weak ones Keywords in the singular
Dreamstime AI with conditions Accepted with conditions: full rights, high quality, and NO generated human faces (no model release possible).
Formats JPEG, video, vectors Minimum 3 megapixels Keywords 5 to 50 Title 115 characters Description required, 1000 characters max. Upload Automatic FTP (upload.dreamstime.com): Open to everyone from sign-up. Files appear in “Unfinished”. Website FTP open to everyone: automatic upload Accepts AI (without faces) Built-in keyword suggestions Lower sales than Adobe Description required in addition to the title Most common rejections AI-generated human faces Overdone subjects Quality Our recommendations Send the files by FTP first, then the CSV once they are in “Unfinished”
123RF AI with conditions Accepted only in the “AI Generated Images” category (otherwise rejected). No real place or property names in the keywords.
Formats JPEG (photos 6 MP minimum), video, vectors Minimum 6 megapixels Keywords 5 to 50 Title 200 characters Description required, 200 characters max. Upload Automatic FTP (ftp.123rf.com): Address to confirm in your 123RF account. Website Accepts AI (dedicated category) FTP upload 6 MP minimum for photos Modest sales Most common rejections AI outside the “AI Generated Images” category Resolution too low Our recommendations Upscale cleanly to at least 6 MP (with no visible loss of sharpness)
Shutterstock AI refused Refused: Shutterstock does not accept AI-generated content from contributors (files removed, risk for the account).
Formats JPEG or TIFF, 4 MP minimum Minimum 4 megapixels Keywords 7 to 50 Title 200 characters. This is the “Description”. Upload Automatic FTPS (ftps.shutterstock.com): FTP over explicit TLS. The CSV does NOT go through FTP: import it afterwards on the Submit page. Website Very large market for real photos FTPS for big uploads Does not accept AI Repetitive keywords are penalised Most common rejections AI content Quality (focus, noise, exposure) Dust / distracting elements Content that is too similar Our recommendations 2 categories: main and secondary A precise description, not a list of keywords
Getty Images / iStock AI refused Refused: Getty and iStock do not accept AI-generated visuals (limited AI retouching only).
Formats JPEG Minimum 4 megapixels Keywords 5 to 50 Title 200 characters Description required, 1000 characters max. Upload Website: Upload through the Getty contributor portal (ESP) or the Contributor app. High sale prices Prestigious brand Does not accept AI Controlled keyword vocabulary Most common rejections AI content Technical quality Our recommendations Only for your real photos / videos
Alamy AI refused Refused: Alamy accepts no image generated, even partly, by AI.
Formats JPEG (phone photos are not always accepted) Keywords 5 to 50 Title 200 characters. This is the “Caption”. Upload Website: Web upload or FTP (address given in your Alamy account). Good share for the contributor Editorial and documentary welcome Does not accept AI Strict quality control Most common rejections AI content Blur / noise Phone photos Our recommendations “Supertags” increase visibility
Pond5 AI refused Refused: Pond5 does not accept AI-generated content.
Formats Mostly video (also photos) Keywords 5 to 50 Title 100 characters Description required, 500 characters max. Upload Website: Upload through the dashboard or FTP (credentials in your account). Video specialist You set your own prices Does not accept AI Fewer photo sales Most common rejections AI content Incomplete metadata Our recommendations Put the format (4K, slow motion, aerial) in the title and keywords
Depositphotos AI refused Refused: Depositphotos does not accept AI-generated files.
Formats JPEG, video, vectors Keywords 5 to 50 Title 200 characters Upload Website: An entry exam is required before you can sell. Does not accept AI Entry exam Our recommendations Only for your real photos