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  1. Stock Contributor User guide
  2. Why contribute to Adobe Stock
    1. Benefits of contributing
    2. What we are looking for
    3. Tips for contributing successfully
    4. Contributor Community
  3. Create and manage your account
    1. Create an account
    2. Manage your Contributor profile page
    3. Navigate your account
    4. Need help?
  4. Legal guidelines
    1. Account and submission guidelines
    2. Intellectual Property guidelines
    3. Model release and protection
    4. Property release requirements
    5. Known image restrictions
    6. Use of your content
    7. Report suspected misuse of your IP
  5. Content requirements
    1. Content Policy: Artist Names, real known people, fictional characters
    2. Vector requirements
    3. Single icons and icon sheets
    4. Video requirements
    5. Generative AI requirements
    6. PNG files with transparency requirements
    7. Illustrative editorial requirements
    8. Motion graphics templates requirements
    9. Design template requirements
    10. Premium and 3D collections
    11. Diverse and Inclusive content guidelines
    12. Photo and illustration requirements
  6. Prepare and upload your content
    1. Photo do's and don'ts
    2. Vector do's and don'ts
    3. Video do's and don'ts
    4. Upload your content
    5. Upload a model or property release
  7. Describe your content effectively
    1. Titles and keywords
    2. Choose the right category
    3. Edit and delete files
    4. Organize with CSV files
    5. Model tagger FAQ
    6. How to organize and add keywords
  8. Review process
    1. The review
    2. Reasons for content rejection
    3. Quality and technical issues
    4. Similar content versus spam
  9. Payment and taxes
    1. Get paid
    2. Royalty details for contributors
    3. Tax FAQ for Contributors

Learn how to set up your Adobe Stock Contributor account.

How to create an account

Follow the steps below to create your account and submit your tax form. Keep in mind, you must be at least 18 years old to contribute content to Adobe Stock and share your creativity with our customers.

Please note that you may only open one contributor account. Refer to our Account and Submission Guidelines to learn more. 

  1. Go to the Adobe Stock Contributor portal. 

  2. If you don’t have a free Adobe ID, click ‘Join now’. If you have a pre-existing Adobe ID, click the ‘Link my Adobe ID’ button to pair your existing account with your Adobe Stock Contributor account.

  3. Sign in using your Adobe ID and password. 

  4. To secure your account you'll need to:

    • Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox. 

    • Add and verify your mobile phone number

  5. Once your account is secured, click ‘Complete profile’ to add your account details.

    6. Enter your profile information and customize how Adobe Stock customers will see your Contributor page. You can edit your display name, upload a cover image, and adjust your email preferences. 

  7. Finally, complete your tax form by clicking ‘Add Tax Information’ to ensure you get paid correctly for your work.

  8. You’re all set! We can’t wait to see your content!

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