Submission Guidelines

Technical Requirements

🎯 Minimum Standards (REQUIRED)

All submitted images must meet these professional specifications:

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Minimum Resolution: 4 megapixels (2000 x 2000 pixels minimum)
Industry standard matching Adobe Stock and Shutterstock

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Shortest Side: At least 2000 pixels
Ensures quality for various display sizes

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File Size: JPEG minimum 3MB, PNG minimum 5MB
Maximum 50MB per file

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File Format: JPEG or PNG only
RGB color mode required (no CMYK or grayscale)

⚠️ Recommended Standards

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Resolution (DPI): 300 DPI for print quality
72 DPI acceptable for web-only images

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Color Space: sRGB recommended
Adobe RGB acceptable for advanced users

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Aspect Ratio: Standard ratios preferred (16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1)
Extreme panoramas or vertical images may have limited appeal

Industry Comparison

Platform	Min Resolution	Min File Size	DPI Required
MakPixel	4MP (2000x2000px)	3-5MB	300 DPI recommended
Adobe Stock	4MP (2000x2000px)	~4MB	300 DPI
Shutterstock	4MP (2000x2000px)	~3MB	300 DPI
Getty Images	6MP (3000x2000px)	~6MB	300 DPI

Content Quality Standards

✅ Accepted Content

Original photography taken by you
Well-composed, properly exposed images
Sharp focus with appropriate depth of field
Natural or tasteful editing/post-processing
Properly licensed stock photography concepts
Editorial content with appropriate context
AI-enhanced photos (with disclosure - see AI Policy)

❌ Rejected Content

Copyright violations: Images you don't own or have rights to
Poor technical quality: Out of focus, motion blur, excessive noise
Watermarks or borders: No logos, frames, or text overlays
Excessive editing: Over-processed, unnatural colors, heavy filters
Offensive content: Hate symbols, violence, explicit material
Trademark violations: Prominent brand logos without authorization
Privacy violations: Identifiable people without model releases
Property issues: Recognizable private property without releases
Duplicate submissions: Same image uploaded multiple times

⚠️ Requires Documentation

Identifiable people: Model release required
Private property: Property release required
Artwork/Sculptures: Permission from artist/copyright holder
Editorial content: May require additional context or restrictions
AI-generated images: Must be disclosed (see AI Content Policy)

Metadata & Keywords

Title Requirements

Descriptive and accurate (5-70 characters)
No keyword stuffing or spam
Proper grammar and spelling
Avoid misleading titles

Description Best Practices

Detailed description of content (optional but recommended)
Mention key subjects, mood, and use cases
Include location if relevant
Note any special techniques or equipment used

Tagging Guidelines

Use relevant, specific keywords
Include both broad and specific terms
Minimum 5 tags, maximum 50 tags recommended
Avoid spam tags or irrelevant keywords
Include technical details (color, composition, mood)

MakPixel Quality Grading

Images are automatically graded based on technical quality. Higher grades earn more MAKPIX tokens and command higher download prices.

Grade Levels:

🏆 Premium Grade (85-100 points)

12+ megapixels, exceptional sharpness
Perfect exposure and composition
300 DPI, professional color depth
Reward: 20 MAKPIX upload bonus
Price: 100 MAKPIX download cost

✨ Professional Grade (70-84 points)

8-12 megapixels, excellent quality
Good exposure and composition
200+ DPI recommended
Reward: 10 MAKPIX upload bonus
Price: 50 MAKPIX download cost

📷 Standard Grade (55-69 points)

6-8 megapixels, good quality
Acceptable technical standards
Reward: 6 MAKPIX upload bonus
Price: 30 MAKPIX download cost

📸 Basic Grade (40-54 points)

4-6 megapixels, meets minimum requirements
Basic technical quality
Reward: 4 MAKPIX upload bonus
Price: 20 MAKPIX download cost

Review & Approval Process

Automated Quality Check: Technical validation (instant)
AI Content Analysis: Copyright and content policy screening (1-2 minutes)
Manual Review: Human verification for quality and compliance (1-48 hours)
Approval/Rejection: Email notification with feedback

Note: Even if your image passes technical validation, it may still be rejected during manual review for content policy violations, quality issues, or legal concerns.

📸 Submission Guidelines