Understanding CSV Export Formats

Each microstock platform has unique CSV requirements for bulk uploads. Understanding these differences ensures your submissions are accepted the first time.

Platform-Specific Formats

Adobe Stock **Columns**: Filename, Title, Description, Keywords - Title: Max 200 characters - Description: Max 400 characters - Keywords: Comma-separated, max 50

Shutterstock **Columns**: Filename, Description, Keywords - Note: Shutterstock uses Description as the title - Keywords: Comma-separated, max 50

Freepik **Columns**: Filename, Title, Keywords - Title is crucial for search ranking - Keywords limited to most relevant terms

Other Platforms Vecteezy, Pond5, Depositphotos, Canva, iStock, and Alamy all follow similar patterns with slight variations in column naming and character limits.

Tips for Successful Uploads

1. **Match filenames exactly** - The filename in your CSV must match your actual image files
2. **Use UTF-8 encoding** - Ensures special characters display correctly
3. **Test with small batches** - Before bulk uploading, test with 5-10 images
4. **Keep backups** - Always save your original CSV before editing

KEYWORDSGEN automatically formats your exports for each platform, taking the guesswork out of CSV preparation.