Adobe Stock Photos is a royalty-free image service introduced with Adobe Creative Suite® 2 software in May 2005. Offering one-stop shopping from within Adobe Bridge in Creative Suite 2 and Creative Suite 3 as well as standalone CS2 and CS3 applications, Adobe Stock Photos provides a convenient way for creative professionals to search across multiple image libraries at once and purchase royalty-free images.
What is happening to the Adobe Stock Photos service?
Effective April 1, 2008, the Adobe Stock Photos service will be discontinued.
Why is the service being discontinued?
Adobe has decided to concentrate its efforts in other areas.
How are customers being notified about the discontinuation of the service?
Adobe Stock Photos customers and registered Creative Suite 2 and Creative Suite 3 customers with Adobe Bridge-enabled applications will receive e-mail notification starting February 4, 2008. Information about the service discontinuation will also appear in the Adobe Stock Photos service and on Adobe.com at the same time.
How long will I be able to search for and download free comp images from Adobe Stock Photos?
Adobe Stock Photos will be fully operational, including search and comp download, until March 3, 2008. After March 3, 2008, the search feature will be disabled. Comp images downloaded before the search feature is disabled can be purchased through Adobe Stock Photos until March 31, 2008.
How long will I be able to purchase images from Adobe Stock Photos?
Images can be purchased through the service until March 31, 2008; however, all searches and comp downloads must be complete by March 3, 2008.
If I have downloaded a comp image from Adobe Stock Photos and want to purchase it after March 31, 2008, what do I do?
If the image you would like to buy is labeled with an Adobe Stock Photos image ID number, you'll first need to determine the name of the original stock provider and image ID number. Locate the Adobe Stock Photos image ID number for your downloaded comp either in the file name if you have not renamed the comp, or in the file name in the image metadata. Then convert the Adobe Stock Photos image ID to the supplier ID number using the image ID converter. Once you have this information, simply contact the provider directly to purchase the image.
How can I get my Adobe Stock Photos order history?
Until March 31, 2008, you can view your complete Adobe Stock Photos order history from your Adobe Stock Photos account. Launch Adobe Stock Photos, and then select Your Account at the top right corner of the screen. Log in and select View Order History. Once there, click the individual order number for order details including image ID number, title, resolution, and image download.
How do I redownload images I have purchased from Adobe Stock Photos?
Until March 31, 2008, you can redownload previously purchased images from the Order Details page in your Adobe Stock Photos account. Go to Your Account at the top right corner of Adobe Stock Photos, select View Order History, and then click the order number to go to order details. On the Order Details page, you can download an image again by selecting the down arrow under the Download heading.
Will Adobe Stock Photos appear in any form in the next version of Adobe Creative
Suite?
It is Adobe's corporate policy not to comment on future product strategy.
Who are the image providers that supply content to Adobe Stock Photos?
The stock collections available in the Adobe Stock Photos service include Amana, BananaStock, Blend Images, Brand X Pictures, Comstock, Creatas, Digital Archive Japan, Digital Vision, Glow Images, Goodshoot, Image Source, Ingram Publishing, IPN Relay, IT Stock International, Masterfile, Photodisc, PhotoObjects.net, Photosindia, Purestock, Redchopsticks, Stockbyte, Tetra Images, and Thinkstock.
How do I purchase content directly from the image suppliers that were included in the Adobe Stock Photos service?
To purchase directly from any of these image suppliers, simply visit their individual websites.
If I purchase an image directly from an Adobe Stock Photos image provider, will the provider have access to my Adobe Stock Photos order history?
No, Adobe Stock Photos image partners do not have access to your Adobe Stock Photos order history. If you require your Adobe Stock Photos order history after March 31, 2008, you can contact Adobe Customer Service until June 1, 2008, to retrieve it. In North America, contact Customer Service online or at 800-685-3505. If you reside outside North America, please visit the Adobe.com main page for your region or country and click Contact.
Once I have completed all Adobe Stock Photos transactions, can I remove Adobe Stock Photos from Adobe Bridge in my Creative Suite 2 and Creative Suite 3 applications?
Yes. The Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller is available through the Adobe.com downloads page. Once you run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller, Adobe Stock Photos will be permanently removed from Adobe Bridge.
Why should I run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller?
Running the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller will remove Adobe Stock Photos from the Adobe Bridge environment within your CS2 and CS3 applications. This will streamline your workflow by removing functionality that is no longer operational like Get Price & Keyword, Find Similar/Keywords, Add to Cart, and Purchase This Image found within Adobe Bridge CS3, Bridge CS2, Adobe InDesign® CS3, and Adobe Illustrator® CS3.
What happens if I choose not to run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller?
If you choose not to run the uninstaller, you will continue to see Adobe Stock Photos in Bridge, but will be unable to purchase images from the service after March 31, 2008.
If I run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller and then later have to reinstall a Creative Suite 2 or Creative Suite 3 edition or standalone application, what will happen?
When you reinstall your applications, Adobe Stock Photos will reinstall within Bridge. You will need to run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller again to remove the service.
If I run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller, will there be any changes to the Adobe Stock Photos folder on my hard drive?
No, the Adobe Stock Photos folder and its content will remain intact on your hard drive
What will happen if I try to launch Adobe Stock Photos from Adobe Bridge?
If you do not run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller, Adobe Stock Photos will launch and you will see an information page about the Adobe Stock Photos discontinuation.
What will happen if I try to perform an image search in Adobe Stock Photos?
After March 3, 2008, the image collections in Adobe Stock Photos will be removed and the search function will not return results.
How can I purchase a previously downloaded comp image directly from the original stock image supplier?
Locate the Adobe Stock Photos image ID number for your downloaded comp, either in the file name if you have not renamed the file, or in the file name in the image metadata. Then convert the Adobe Stock Photos image ID number to the supplier ID number using the image ID converter. Once you have this information, you can contact the supplier directly to purchase the image.
What will happen if I try to access Adobe Stock Photos from the Bridge button in InDesign and Illustrator?
If you do not run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller, Adobe Stock Photos will launch and you will see an information page about the Adobe Stock Photos discontinuation.
What will happen if I try to purchase Adobe Stock Photos images from within InDesign and Illustrator?
If you do not run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller, you will see an error message when you attempt to purchase an image directly from InDesign or Illustrator.
What do I do if I want to return a previously purchased Adobe Stock Photos image?
To return an Adobe Stock Photos image, contact Customer Service within 30 days of purchase. In North America, contact Customer Service online or at 800-685-3505. If you live outside North America, visit the Adobe.com main page for your region or country and click Contact.
What will happen to the metadata associated with each purchased Adobe Stock Photos image and with each low-resolution comp image?
All metadata will remain intact with images.
Will the End-User License Agreement on previously purchased images remain valid?
Yes, the license agreement for Adobe Stock Photos images will remain valid after the discontinuation of the service. Read the Adobe Stock Photos license agreement.
What will happen if I try to view an image license agreement from within InDesign or Illustrator?
If you have not run the Adobe Stock Photos uninstaller, Bridge will launch and display the image license agreement.
How do I contact Customer Service if I have questions about Adobe Stock Photos?
In North America, you can contact Customer Service online or by calling 800-685-3505. If you live outside North America, visit the Adobe.com main page for your region or country and click Contact.
How long will customer support for Adobe Stock Photos be available?
Customer support for Adobe Stock Photos will be available until June 1, 2008. After June 1, 2008, the Customer Service web page and phone number will redirect users to Adobe Bridge support.
