The claim
Upload AI images to Adobe Stock and earn passive royalties.
Was hot in 2023–24; now mostly contributor complaints about falling sales, with little new buzz.
How we checked
This is an evidence check, not a hands-on test. We reviewed platform rules and policies, published earnings data, regulator warnings and reporting: 2 sources, listed below.
Costs
- Start-up cost
- £0–£25/month
- Effort
- medium
What the evidence shows
Adobe Stock accepts labelled AI images, and some contributors with large, well-keyworded portfolios earn steady small amounts. But AI has flooded the library (reportedly close to half of all images) and contributors report sharp download drops in 2025–26, so each image earns very little. It rewards volume, good keywording and spotting gaps in demand, not one-off uploads.
Realistic earnings: Roughly £0–£30 a month after several hundred accepted images; per-download pay is under a pound.
Limitations
Earnings ranges are typical outcomes for a beginner, drawn from the sources; some people do far better or worse. Platform rules change often, so check the latest policy before you start.
Works for some, not most.
