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Stock photos, vectors, video and templates with Standard, Enhanced and Extended licences. Answers are from Adobe's licence summary page; the full Terms & Conditions are not yet checked.
Can I use it in commercial work?
Licensed assets can be used in all media.
“An Adobe Stock perpetual, worldwide license allows you to use your licensed asset in all media, including print, presentations, broadcasts, websites, and on social media sites.”
Can I use it in work I make for a client?
The licence can be transferred to one client or employer.
“Transfer the license to your client or employer.”
Can I use it in a logo?
Not addressed on the licence summary page; full Terms & Conditions not yet checked.
Can a logo made with it be registered as a trademark?
Not addressed on the licence summary page; full Terms & Conditions not yet checked.
Can I use it on merchandise or products I sell?
Products whose main value is the asset need an Extended licence.
“Create merchandise or products for resale or distribution where the main value of the product is associated with the asset itself, such as a coffee mug or t-shirt.”
Can I use it on a website (live text or web embedding)?
Websites and social with unlimited views.
“Post the asset to a website or social media site with no limitation on views.”
Can I embed it in an app or software?
Standard covers up to 500,000 copies, including in software.
“Reproduce up to 500,000 copies of the asset in all media, including product packaging, printed marketing materials, digital documents, or software.”
Can I use it in social posts, video or broadcast?
Broadcast/digital programmes under 500,000 viewers on Standard.
“Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000.”
Can I use it in paid advertising?
Mobile advertising under 500,000 viewers on Standard; more needs Enhanced/Extended.
“Include the asset in email marketing, mobile advertising, or a broadcast or digital program if the expected number of viewers is fewer than 500,000.”
Can I use or embed it in ebooks and PDFs?
Digital documents up to 500,000 copies on Standard.
“Reproduce up to 500,000 copies of the asset in all media, including product packaging, printed marketing materials, digital documents, or software.”
Can I give the font/asset files to my client?
You can share unmodified assets with contractors bound by the terms; not distribute the standalone file.
“Share the unmodified asset with your employees and contractors who have contractually agreed to abide by the license terms.”
How many people or devices does it cover?
Not addressed on the licence summary page.
What happens to my work if I cancel or stop paying?
Licences are perpetual.
“An Adobe Stock perpetual, worldwide license”
Can I modify it?
Modification allowed, except Editorial Use Only assets.
“May not be modified, except for minor adjustments for technical quality or slight cropping or resizing”
What does it say about AI (output ownership, training, indemnity)?
Some generated outputs come with IP indemnification.
“Text to Image outputs downloaded from the Adobe Stock Generate page may come with IP indemnification.”
Quotes are copied verbatim from these pages as they read on 19 October 2026. Wording changes are tracked on the changelog.