STOCKALPHA — FIRST STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Agency guidance checked: 31 October 2026
https://stockalpha.io/guides/stock-photography-submission-checklist

File / batch: ____________________  Destination: ____________________

[ ] Choose a small set of distinct photographs and retain the originals.
[ ] Inspect each finished export at full size for focus, noise, processing and distractions.
[ ] Check the actual pixel dimensions and file format against the destination's current requirements.
[ ] Adobe Stock photos: JPEG, sRGB, 4–100 MP, maximum 45 MB.
[ ] Shutterstock photos: JPEG or TIFF, at least 4 MP; browser uploads under 50 MB.
[ ] Review recognisable people, property, artwork, brands and access restrictions.
[ ] Resolve the intended commercial/editorial route and attach required releases.
[ ] Write a clear title and accurate keywords for the final crop; check the category.
[ ] Review the filename, preview, metadata and attachments together in the agency's form.
[ ] Complete the final Submit action and confirm the file's status.
[ ] Record the submission date, review result and a specific next action.

Submission date: ______________  Status / feedback: ____________________
Next action: _________________________________________________________

Agency instructions can change. Use the linked current sources in the article
when preparing your actual upload. This worksheet organises your checks; an
agency's review determines whether it accepts a particular file.