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Shutterstock vs Adobe Stock: Key Differences in Metadata Rules
Compare Shutterstock and Adobe Stock metadata requirements side by side: 100-char vs 70-char titles, category structures, and editorial formatting rules.
Key takeaways
- Titles: Shutterstock allows up to 100 characters; Adobe caps at 70 characters.
- Categories: Shutterstock supports 2 categories plus Miscellaneous; Adobe requires exactly 1 from 21.
- Keyword Minimums: Shutterstock requires 10 minimum tags; Adobe requires 5.
- Editorial Format: Shutterstock requires standardized City, State, Country date headers in editorial titles.
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