What are the technical requirements for images?
File Format
We accept images in JPG, PNG, JPEG formats, but we recommend that you submit your images in JPEG format because all images are automatically converted to jpeg when you agree to post to Arabsstock. We do not currently accept layered PSD or TIFF files.
color profile
Arabsstock images are displayed in sRGB because most images on the Internet are displayed in this profile. If you submit images in different profile colors, the colors will likely change during conversion to sRGB, so we recommend converting your images to sRGB before uploading them to Arabsstock.
File size and dimensions
All images must be at least 2.5 megabytes (MB) or larger and set to the highest quality settings to produce an acceptable file for submission to Arabsstock.
The maximum file size you can upload using your web browser is: 50MB for images.
Megapixels (MP) differ from megabytes (MB), because they refer to dimensions, not file size.
To calculate the megapixels, multiply X (width) by Y (height) of your photo or artwork.
For example:
1000 x 2500 pixels = 2.5 mega pixels, a file of this size is considered acceptable.
900 x 2500 pixels = 2.4 megapixels This is considered to be smaller than our minimum size requirement, and our system will not accept this file.
Regarding pixels/dots/inch:
Below is a translation of what 2.5 megapixels means in each measurement. Keep in mind that these values vary based on your computer's DPI/PPI settings, but at 72dpi/PPI (which is the current standard), these values will be:
2.5 million pixels = 2.5 million dots
How do I submit a vector for review?
Arabsstock is always looking for new content to add to the collection. Submitting photos to Arabsstock is free and you will definitely keep the copyright to your work.
Submitting illustrations to Arabsstock is simple.
the quality:
Illustrations submitted to Arabsstock must be of professional quality and each image will be evaluated by a competent employee. You can learn more about our review process here: How is content reviewed?
Step 1: Upload your content
Files can be uploaded directly from the upload page in your account. Click Upload at the top of your subscriber account page and simply drag and drop files into the upload window or select multiple files from your desktop.
Step 2: Write the tag and metadata
Illustration files can be identified by file extension and are automatically marked as illustrations upon upload. Once the illustrations have been uploaded successfully, you will need to enter titles (description), keywords, and categories. This information is known as metadata, and it allows people to discover your photos. We've posted some tips here: Best Policies and Practices for Title and Keyword Writing. Metadata can be added to multiple images at once by clicking on the multiple selection option.
You can enter your own keywords, or select appropriate keywords from our keyword suggestions. Our keyword suggestions on the content submission page are powered by our visibility technology, which finds images that are visually similar to the ones you submit and suggests relevant, previously successful keywords for you to choose from.
You can also add any of the following, if needed:
1. Reference image.
2. Editorial label for editorial illustrations.
Step 3: Submit your content
Once your content is ready, simply click Submit to submit it for review.
If nothing happens after clicking submit, it is most likely because your submission contains an error. The most common error is misspelled keywords, which are marked in red. Learn more about debugging on the Submit content page.
If you're not quite ready to submit at this time, you can click Save at the top right of the Submit Content page and save your uploaded content for submission at a later time. You have up to 21 days to submit your uploaded content for review. If you do not submit your work to us within this time frame, it will be automatically deleted from our servers.
What happens next?
You will receive an automated email from Arabsstock confirming that we have received your submission. Within a few hours the content you submitted will appear in the Pending Consent section of your subscriber dashboard.
Once your content has been reviewed, you will automatically receive an email from Arabsstock, notifying you of the approved images in your portfolio. It can take up to 72 hours for newly approved content to appear in your wallet.
What are the technical requirements for snapshots?
Snaps submitted to Arabsstock must meet the specifications below. If you are unfamiliar with any of these terms, please see our glossary of terms.
Duration and file size
Clips must be between 5 and 60 seconds in size and no larger than 4MB.
File Format
All captures must be prepared as MP4, MOV, MP4, MPEG, FLV, MKV files A free program called MPEG Streamclip is available to convert all files to QuickTime .mov format.
frame rates
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 47.96, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Precision
We prefer HD and 4K footage, but we accept any type or resolution as listed below.
(precisely using bold)
4K - 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2304 4000 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3996 x 2160 4800 x 2700
2K & 2.5K - 2048 x 1080 2400 x 1350 2432 x 1366 2702 x 1520 2704 x 1520
HD - 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 1440 x 1080 (only if the aspect ratio is 1.778) 1888 x 1062 1920 x 1088
SD - 640 x 480703 x 576720 x 480720 x 486720 x 576
Coding we accept the following:
PhotoJPEG - progressively scanned non-DV video. Use the 75% quality level / High quality level.
MotionJPEG - Non-interlaced video with DV. Use Quality Level 75% / High Quality.
ProRes 422/422 HQ / 4444 - Export with minimal compression.
H.264 - If the encoding is in this format, use the best quality.
PNG - Use it only for snapshots (animation) that require an alpha channel.
Motion JPEG A
MPEG-4 Visual
Motion JPEG B
Apple ProRes 422 LT
Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
Apple Animation (RLE)
the sound
The footage must not contain any audio unless you improve the clip, or it will be considered editorial content.
color space
We prefer REC 709
Mobile device videos
We accept HD video recording with a mobile device, but please keep the following in mind:
When transferring your footage from your phone to your computer, please make sure to use the device cable. Emailing the video/sending it as an attachment will result in a loss of quality.
Please keep in mind that on most phones, the camera facing the user has a much lower resolution than the camera that is further away from the user. We recommend that you only use the camera with the highest resolution.
What are the technical requirements for a vector?
File Format
We accept EPS files, but we require that they be saved in a format compatible with Adobe Illustrator .
color profile
The Arab Stock vector is displayed in sRGB because most vectors on the Internet are displayed in this profile. If you send a vector in different profile colors, the colors will likely change during the conversion to sRGB, so we recommend converting the vector to sRGB before uploading to Arabsstock.
File size and dimensions
All vectors must be at least 4 megabytes (MB) or larger and set to the highest quality settings to produce an acceptable file for submission to Arabsstock.
The maximum file size you can upload using your web browser is: 20MB for vector.
Megabytes (MP) differ from megabytes (MB), because they refer to dimensions, not file size.
To calculate the megabytes, multiply X (width) by Y (height) of your vector or artwork.
For example:
2000 x 2400 bytes = 4.8 MB, a file of this size is considered acceptable.
1200 x 3000 bytes = 3.6 MB, this is less than our minimum size requirement, our system will not accept this file.
Regarding bytes/dots/inch:
Below is a translation of what 4MB means in each measurement. Keep in mind that these values vary based on your computer's DPI/PPI settings, but at 72dpi/PPI (which is the current standard), these values will be:
4 million bytes = 4 million dots = 27,562 picas = 771.62 square inches
EPS files must be no less than 1MB, and no more than 20MB. With EPS files, this requirement applies to the size of the bounding box around your artwork, not your artboard. In the example below the artboard has the white square behind the yellow stars. A bounding box is a blue bounding box that is automatically generated around the actual artwork.
Therefore, even if your artboard is 1 MB or higher, but the bounding box around your artwork is less than 1 MB, you will receive an error message.
To fix this problem, please increase the dimensions of your artwork to 1MB or higher.
In Adobe Illustrator:
1. Select your entire artwork.
2. In the Transform panel, expand your artwork to be at least 1 MB. In CC 2018 and later versions of the software, this panel is nested under the Properties tab.
3. Adjust the artboard accordingly, so that your artwork does not go beyond it.
How do I submit vector illustrations for review?
Arabsstock is always looking for new content to add to the group. Submitting a vector on Arabsstock is free and you will definitely keep the copyright to your work.
Submitting illustrations to Arabsstock is simple.
the quality:
Illustrations submitted to Arabsstock must be of professional quality and each Victor will be evaluated by a competent staff member. You can learn more about our review process here: How is content reviewed?
Application requirements for EPS files
We accept EPS files as follows:
• Up to 20 MB
• No less than 1 MB and no more than 25 MB - This rule applies to the size of the bounding box around your artwork, not your artboard.
• It must be compatible with Adobe Illustrator at least version 8.
Step 1: Upload your content
Files can be uploaded directly from the upload page in your account. Click Upload at the top of your subscriber account page and simply drag and drop files into the upload window or select multiple files from your desktop.
To submit a shape or illustration for review, you'll only need to submit an EPS file, and we'll automatically create a matching JPEG vector for you!
Step 2: Write the tag and metadata
Illustration files can be identified by file extension and are automatically marked as illustrations upon upload. Once the illustrations have been uploaded successfully, you will need to enter titles (description), keywords, and categories. This information is known as metadata, and it allows people to discover the vector. We've posted some tips here: Best Policies and Practices for Title and Keyword Writing. Metadata can be added to multiple vectors at once by clicking on the multi select option.
You can enter your own keywords, or select appropriate keywords from our keyword suggestions. Our keyword suggestions on the content submission page are powered by our vision technology, which finds vectors that are visually similar to the ones you submit and suggests relevant, previously successful keywords for you to choose from.
You can also add any of the following, if needed:
1. Vector checklist.
2. Editorial label for editorial illustrations.
Step 3: Submit your content
Once your content is ready, simply click Submit to submit it for review.
If nothing happens after clicking submit, it is most likely because your submission contains an error. The most common error is misspelled keywords, which are marked in red. Learn more about debugging on the Submit content page.
If you're not quite ready to submit at this time, you can click Save at the top right of the Submit Content page and save your uploaded content for submission at a later time. You have up to 21 days to submit your uploaded content for review. If you do not submit your work to us within this time frame, it will be automatically deleted from our servers.
What happens next?
You will receive an automated email from Arabsstock confirming that we have received your submission. In a few hours the content you submitted will appear in the Pending Approval section of the panel of the subscriber information.
Once your content has been reviewed, you will automatically receive an email from Arabsstock, notifying you of the approved vector in your wallet. It can take up to 72 hours for newly approved content to appear in your wallet.