Adobe Stock video requirements

All current Adobe Stock footage requirements in one place — plus the main trap: the agency silently discards non-compliant videos with no notification. Check your clip with our free checker before uploading.

Technical requirements

Official Adobe Stock requirements for video files:

Container: MOV, MP4, MPG or AVI;
Resolution: minimum 1280×720, Full HD 1920×1080 or 4K recommended;
Codecs: h264, ProRes, PNG preferred;
Duration: 5 to 60 seconds;
File size: up to 3,900 MB (3.9 GB).

Why your video never appears after upload

The most common contributor complaint: the video was uploaded via FTP but never shows up in the dashboard. Adobe Stock displays no errors — the file is simply discarded at intake. Causes, by frequency:

resolution below 1280×720 — typical for AI-generated clips (752×416, 640×360);
duration under 5 seconds (short loops) or over 60;
unsupported codec (VP9, AV1 inside an MP4 container);
wrong file extension during FTP upload (an MP4 sent as .jpg is dropped silently).

Video metadata on Adobe Stock

Like photos, video needs a title (up to 200 characters), up to 49 keywords and — unlike photos — a mandatory category. Adobe reads XMP directly from MP4/MOV: embed the metadata and the submission form arrives pre-filled.

Stock Metadata Tagger generates metadata from 6 frames of the clip, embeds XMP into the video file and sends it via SFTP with the correct extension — eliminating silent rejection.

Video below 720p: upscale to Full HD

Clips from Midjourney, Runway and Kling are often generated below 720p — Adobe won't accept those at all. The service can automatically upscale them to 1920×1080 (h264, Lanczos): just enable the upscale checkbox at upload. Details on the video metadata page.

10, 25 or 49? How many keywords to use on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock and Freepik. Agency limits, first-tag weight and the optimal tagging strategy.

Why Adobe Stock doesn't read your JPG metadata

Embedded XMP into a JPG but Adobe Stock shows empty fields? The missing JFIF APP0 marker is to blame. Here's the cause and how to fix the file.

How to attribute AI images for stock sites

How to attribute Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Flux images for Adobe Stock, Freepik and Shutterstock: the Generative AI flag, metadata, limits.

How to upload video to Adobe Stock

Step by step: how to prepare and upload video to Adobe Stock — file requirements, metadata, category, SFTP upload. A checklist of why videos get rejected.

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How long does video processing take on Adobe Stock?

Longer than photos: from a few hours to a day after upload. If a video hasn't appeared after 24 hours, it was discarded — check its parameters with the checker.

Do videos need Model/Property Releases?

Yes, same rules as photos: recognizable people require a Model Release, private property a Property Release. AI video is submitted as an illustration flagged Generative AI.

Does Adobe Stock accept AI video?

Yes, AI footage is accepted under the general rules: a «Created with generative AI» flag and no real people, brands or places without releases.

Can I upload 4K?

Yes, 4K is welcome and sells for more. The only limit is the 3.9 GB file size.

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