Adobe Stock Reviews

Adobe Stock and other stock photo sites like Shutterstock both offer access to thousands of curated photos that are ready for use. However, they cater to different user needs. Adobe Stock is designed for professional creators like designers and video editors, offering native integration into Adobe Creative Cloud apps and overall high-quality visuals. It is best suited for agencies and designers who need cheaper, royalty-free images and who primarily use Adobe products like Illustrator or Photoshop to create their designs. On the other hand, Shutterstock has a larger collection of images, videos, and audio and comes with a better royalty-free license. It's also a bit cheaper than Adobe Stock. Shutterstock is ideal for businesses of all sizes, marketers, and advertisers looking for great photos for commercial use. For on-demand buying, Adobe Stock wins in flexibility and per-image rates. Shutterstock offers a simpler buying method, though. For subscriptions, Shutterstock is a clear winner in terms of the lowest prices and high-volume plans. Adobe Stock has more multimedia download options. Both agencies are great places to sell photos online if you are into taking photos and making some extra cash.

To purchase a subscription to Adobe Stock, follow these steps:

1. Go to stock.adobe.com.
2. Click on Pricing in the top right corner.
3. Choose a subscription plan that suits your needs (options include 10, 25, 40, or 750 downloads per month).
4. Select either Annual commitment or Month-to-month.
5. Click on Buy Now or Start free trial.
6. Create your free Adobe account or log in to an existing one.

Please note that the prices and the number of assets you can access may vary depending on the plan you choose. You can also opt for credit packs if you don't want a subscription. These give you access to all assets and you can use them as you need. They are best for inconsistent stock needs and for 4K video, Premium, and extended licenses. If you have any more questions, you can check out Adobe Stock's FAQ page.

Adobe Stock assets may not be used for commercial purposes such as advertisements, promotions, endorsements, advertorials, commercial blogs, merchandise, etc., even if you have obtained an Extended license, without obtaining prior written consent from the copyright owner of the asset, and additional permissions as necessary. However, Adobe Stock's free assets meet the same licensing standards as their paid assets, and can be used with confidence in your next commercial project. Please note that it's always important to review the specific licensing terms for any stock assets you plan to use.

Adobe Stock offers a variety of pricing options for individuals, teams, and enterprises. The pricing is based on the type of assets you need and the frequency of your usage. Here are the details:

• 10 standard assets or 1 video a month: US $29.99/mo (US$2.99/standard asset) (US$23.99/video)
• 25 standard assets or 3 videos a month: US $49.99/mo (US$1.99/standard asset) (US$15.99/video)
• 40 standard assets or 6 videos a month: US $79.99/mo (US$1.99/standard asset) (US$11.99/video)
• 750 standard assets or 25 videos a month: US $199.99/mo (US$0.26/standard asset) (US$7.99/video)

These plans allow you to mix and match standard images, HD or 4K videos, templates, audio, and vectors. The prices vary depending on the type of asset. You can rollover up to a certain number of unused credits depending on the plan. All these plans offer a 20% off on purchases of extended licenses, and Premium assets.

If you're not looking for a subscription, Adobe Stock also offers credit packs. The prices for credit packs range from US$49.95 to US$1,200. These packs give you access to all assets and can be used as you need them. The cost of assets in terms of credits varies by asset type. For example, HD, 4K videos cost 8 - 20 credits each, premium images cost 12 - 50 credits each, and premium 3D models cost 2 - 10 credits each.

Please note that all these prices are subject to change and it's always best to check the Adobe Stock website for the most current pricing information.

Adobe Stock offers a variety of products and services. They provide millions of images, templates, 3D assets, music tracks, and videos. They have several membership plans which include 10 standard assets or 1 video a month for $29.99/month, 25 standard assets or 3 videos a month for $49.99/month, 40 standard assets or 6 videos a month for $79.99/month, and 750 standard assets or 25 videos a month for $199.99/month. These plans allow users to mix and match standard images, HD or 4K videos, templates, audio, and vectors. They also offer rollover for unused credits and 20% off purchases of extended licenses, and Premium assets. For those not looking for a subscription, Adobe Stock offers credit packs which give access to all assets. They also have a creator community where original photographs, video clips, vectors, and illustrations can be sold online. Adobe Creative Cloud is another popular service from Adobe which includes flagship products like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.

Adobe Stock is a service that provides designers and businesses with access to millions of high-quality curated and royalty-free photos, videos, illustrations, vector graphics, 3D assets, and templates for all their creative projects. You can purchase Adobe Stock as a multi-asset subscription, and various subscription packages are available.

On the other hand, Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and more. Adobe Creative Cloud members have access to millions of royalty-free assets with Adobe Stock, which is now integrated with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more.

The key difference lies in their purpose and usage. Adobe Stock is primarily a platform for obtaining creative assets, while Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of tools to create and edit those assets. Adobe Stock can be used independently or as a part of the Creative Cloud. Adobe’s new Creative Cloud Pro Edition plans provide access to all Creative Cloud apps and services with the added benefit of unlimited downloads of Adobe Stock standard assets. This makes it the ultimate platform for unrestricted creativity and easy, secure collaboration.

To sell your assets on Adobe Stock, follow these steps:

1. Prepare your asset for submission: If it's a photo, use Photoshop tools to give it its final creative tweaks. If it's a vector design, create a 600 by 600 pixel artboard in Illustrator and make sure the document color mode is RGB and the artwork is expanded and has no effects, bitmaps, watermarks or live text.

2. Save your asset: Adobe Stock requires jpeg format for all photo submissions. For vector designs, save the artwork as an EPS 10 and a JPEG with the same name. Compress the EPS and JPEG files into a zip file.

3. Go to Adobe Stock: Navigate to your Adobe Stock Contributor portal to upload your asset. You can also upload via Lightroom or Adobe Bridge.

4. Assign asset properties, title, and keywords: Fill in as many relevant keywords as possible to increase the searchability of your asset on Adobe Stock. Make sure the keywords are relevant and the most important ones are at the beginning.

5. Generate a model or location release: If your content contains recognizable persons or private property, you will also need a signed release.

6. Submit your asset for approval: If this is your first submission, you’ll need to verify your identity in order to submit your asset for approval. You’ll receive a confirmation notice confirming your submission is in process for approval.

Once approved, your asset is now ready to start earning royalties. Remember, you must be at least 18 years old and the sole owner of every file you upload for sale. If you have high-quality photos, videos, or vector content, and you own all the rights, you can sign up to become an Adobe Stock artist with your Adobe ID and start uploading. It’s free!

You can use Adobe Stock assets in any creative project, such as print ads, brochures, presentations, posters, book covers, commercials, websites, and annual reports. However, assets marked as "editorial use only" cannot be used for commercial purposes. It's also important to note that even if you have obtained an Extended license, you may not use the assets for commercial purposes such as advertisements, promotions, endorsements, advertorials, commercial blogs, merchandise, etc., without obtaining prior written consent from the copyright owner of the asset, and additional permissions as necessary. Please always check the specific licensing terms for each asset.

At Adobe Stock, once you've accrued more than US$25 in royalties, you can request a payout. The following criteria must be met: You've got a validated tax form on file in your account. At least 45 days have passed since your first Adobe Stock sale. You've got a valid PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill account available to receive funds. Payment accounts and currency information can be set up as part of the payment request process. As of March 1, 2023, all Adobe Stock contributor accounts are paid in US dollars regardless of where you are in the world. The currency for contributor accounts cannot be changed. Adobe uses credits to calculate the royalties with 1 credit = 1 USD. Payments are processed in the order that they’re received, and they’re completed within 7 to 10 business days. If you don't upload a tax form in the Contributor Account section of the Contributor portal, everything you sell will be taxed at the maximum rate of 30%, depending on your country of residence. It's possible that you'll experience issues when attempting to move funds from your connected PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill account to your bank account due to new government-imposed sanctions, export controls and embargoes that have been or may be imposed against institutions and individuals in certain countries. Adobe does not control the payment policies of these third-party payment providers. It is possible that these third-party payment providers have been, or will be, required by government-imposed sanctions, export controls or embargoes to prevent the transfer of your funds to your local bank.

Adobe Stock is a digital service and does not have a shipping policy. However, it does have a return policy. If you want to cancel your Adobe Stock membership, you need to sign in to your account and select Manage plan. Then, select Cancel plan or Cancel your plan. In the confirmation window, select the reason for canceling from among the given options. If you still want to cancel, select Continue. On the screen that follows, you can choose to either keep your plan, change your plan, or continue with cancellation. If you proceed with cancellation, you will receive an email confirmation. Please note that by canceling your Adobe Stock subscription, you lose access to any unused licenses. If you purchased your membership from a seller other than Adobe, you should contact that reseller for assistance. If you want to purchase a Stock plan again, you can visit the Adobe Stock plans page and sign in to your Adobe account anytime. You can also drop Stock from your Creative Cloud membership simply by changing your plan. If the credit card on your account has expired or the account is in a suspended state, you can't cancel your membership. In this case, you need to update your payment details before canceling your membership.