GraphicRiver: Graphics Upload Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your File

1. Organize your design into easy to edit, clearly labeled layers. Please remember that the more editable your file is, the more valuable it is to buyers.  Double check that you’ve provided organized and clearly labeled layers, help documents, and made it as easy as possible for buyers to edit and customize your work.
2. Make sure you have all the information about any assets used in the file–you’ll need this later! If your assets are linked to the main file, be certain you’ve included them in your zip.
3. Create useful, written instructions in English for the buyer in either pdf, doc, txt, or html format. Keep in mind that buyers may have little to no familiarity with design software, so incorporate clear explanations and visuals when necessary. You may create video or flash instructions in addition to, but not instead of text instructions. Read more.
4. Files often react differently upon editing or printing. Please be sure to test and sample your file thoroughly.
   Helpful Hint: It’s helpful if you only upload 1-4 items at a time to avoid getting many files rejected for a simple mistake.
   Want more helpful hints on getting approved? Read GraphicRiver’s two part series: Get Approved , and Get Approved Part Two.

Step 2: Make Sure That You and Your File Don’t Get Banned

1. Do not upload borrowed assets. Most freebies and downloads from stock sites are not licensed for redistribution and resale.
   Note: “Commercial” licenses are NOT the same as redistribution and resale. When in doubt, get permission from the asset author or make your own.
2. Only use images, photos, icons, brushes, filters, textures, patterns, and other assets which you have the rights to use. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure you have the rights to use any materials. We will remove or reject your file if it violates another person’s copyright or trademark.Please review this article for more information on acceptable assets.
3. Do not create a file based on a tutorial.
4. You may not copy the design, style, or technique of files from GraphicRiver or elsewhere. There is a fine line between being inspired by another file and copying it. If you upload a file that looks too similar to another file, it will be removed and you will receive a warning.
5. Do not use logos, trademarks, or other copyright-protected materials in the file.

Step 3: Upload Your Files

1. Title and description
   1. Write your title and description in the text areas. Please note that your description must accurately describe all elements of your main file–be especially careful to mention anything shown in the preview which is not included in the zip (example photos, mock-ups) or note if any main element is rasterized or not editable. Failure to accurately describe your item might result in buyer refund requests. Get some tips.
   2. Click Preview Description to make sure it looks right.
2. Thumbnail
   1. Create an 80 x 80 pixel JPG or PNG thumbnail.
   2. Click Upload and select the thumbnail on your computer.
   3. Under the word “Thumbnail”, click the dropdown and select the thumbnail.
3. Preview Image.
   1. Create an 590 pixel wide jpg preview image. JPGs may be any height, but we recommend 590×700 pixels for optimal viewing. Note: files MUST be a JPG–PNGs or GIFs will not display correctly.
      Tip: Read about what makes a good preview image.
   2. Click Upload and select the preview image on your computer.
   3. Under the words “Preview Image”, click the dropdown and select the preview image.
4. OPTIONAL: Preview Image Set
   1. If you want to provide additional preview images for potential buyers, you can create a Preview Image Set. Create a zip containing additional JPG images which are no larger than 900×900 pixels. NOTE: Preview Image Sets must be zip files, even if you’re only providing one additional image.
   2. Name the 900×900 pixel JPG files in the order which you want them to appear, using double digits. For example: 01_preview1.jpg, 02_preview2.jpg, 03_closeup.jpg… NOTE: Please do NOT include any other files than the preview JPGs, and do not include your preview JPGs in your main zip.
   3. Under the words “Preview Image Set” click the dropdown and select your preview set zip.
5. Main Files
   1. Zip (not Rar) all the files the buyer will need, including all the files and instructions. Files should be organized within the zip as logically as possible. Name it main.zip.
   2. Click Upload and select main.zip on your computer.
   3. Under the word “Main File(s)” click the dropdown and select main.zip.
   Helpful Hint - To save time, instead of uploading your thumbnail, preview image, preview source, and main files individually, you can upload them all at once. Just click upload and ctrl+click all the files.
6. Categories & Attributes
   1. Select a category.
   2. Select what version of Adobe Creative Suite your files open in.
   3. Write the resolution, in pixels, in the text box under where it says “Image Resolution”. Note: The form does not accept multiple resolutions. Please only list the dimensions of one work–your main file, even if you have multiples.
   4. If your file is layered with editable elements, select “Yes” from the “Layered?” dropdown. Note: Please do NOT choose layered if you’ve merely provided a layered PSD to organize all your rasterized and/or uneditable pieces.
   5. Select your file formats included in the ZIP. If you have a particular format that is not included (such as one of many varied add-on formats) please choose the software format that it would be used with. (i.e., ABR brush files would be used in Photoshop PSDs.)
7. Tags
   1. Write relevant tags, separated by commas, in each of the three tag fields. Please note that tags may contain multiple words. ex: “cross-media” or “community service”
   2. Make sure each tag is spelled correctly (using American Standard English).
   3. Limit your tags across all three categories to 15 total, not 15 per category.
   Helpful Hint - Effective and relevant tagging can make the difference between 10 and 100 sales. Put yourself in the shoes of a potential buyer looking for your file. Try to imagine what they’d search for. Test out that search. Ask the people around you what they would search for.
8. Notes to the Reviewer
   1. When using images containing recognizable human faces or private locations, link to a scanned version of a filled out and signed model or location release. Read more.
      
9. Read the Disclaimer and Click the Checkbox.
10. Click Upload and Make Some Money! Please note that reviewing your file may take up to a week.