Stock metadata validator

Paste your title, description and keywords — the tool checks them against Adobe Stock, Freepik, Shutterstock and Dreamstime limits and flags duplicates, stop words and brand mentions that get files rejected. Runs in your browser, nothing is sent anywhere.

How to use

Paste a title, optional description and a comma-separated keyword list to validate against stock limits.

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How many keywords does Adobe Stock allow?

Up to 49. Aim for 25–45 relevant tags; stuffing hurts ranking. Details in our keyword limits guide.

What counts as a stop word?

Filler words with almost no search value (a, the, image, photo…). We flag common ones so you can drop them.

Why flag brands?

Trademarked brand names in keywords can get submissions rejected. Remove unless you have rights.

Title length limits?

Adobe Stock titles work best under ~200 characters; keep them descriptive, not a keyword dump.

Can I validate video metadata too?

Title/tag counts work the same for footage. Also run the video checker for resolution and duration.

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