Stock contributor guide

How Many Keywords Should You Use on Adobe Stock?

Adobe Stock currently allows up to 50 keywords in its CSV requirements, but a strong submission does not need to force 50 terms when fewer accurate keywords describe the asset better.

Published 2026-08-25Updated 2026-08-25By CSV Metadata

The current maximum

Adobe's CSV requirements document a maximum of 50 keywords.

Do not treat 50 as a target

If you have 25 strong, distinct keywords and the remaining ideas are speculative or repetitive, stop at 25.

Order the strongest terms first

Put the subject and most commercially useful attributes before broad secondary concepts.

Use batches consistently

For a series, keep core terms consistent where appropriate while adding the details that distinguish each image.