If your content was rejected with “Content does not meet our minimum quality standards,“ it may be because of one of the following issues:
Scanned artwork is out of focus
Scanned artwork is blurry/out of focus or partially blurry/out of focus
Artwork was not placed flatly on the scanner bed causing some areas of the photo or illustration to be blurry/out of focus
Scanned artwork contains debris
Artwork contains dust, dirt, hair, lint, or other debris
Scanned artwork is crooked
Artwork was not placed squarely on the scanner bed
Artwork is unevenly cropped
Artwork was scanned at a low resolution
Scanned artwork is pixelated or noisy
Artwork is bent or wrinkled
Scanned artwork is unintentionally bent or wrinkled
Negative, slide or artwork is damaged
Film negative or slide is smudged or contains fingerprints
Film or slide has been damaged by the elements
Film, slide, or artwork contains mold spores
Artwork contains scratches or is otherwise damaged
We Recommend
Meticulously clean the scanner bed before each scan
Always place the artwork completely flat on the scanner bed, squaring the edges
Gently but thoroughly spray negatives and slides with canned air before scanning
To remove smudges, fingerprints, or mold from negatives or slides, use a gentle cloth and non-abrasive cleaner such as isopropyl alcohol
Always check before cleaning film, slides or illustrations that the products being used will not damage the film emulsion, canvas, or surface of the artwork
Crop the scanned artwork to the edge of the photo frame or flush with the canvas
Wear white, lintless gloves when handling artwork of all mediums to avoid leaving fingerprints, smudges, dirt, or damaging oils from hands
Store film, negatives, and artwork in cool, dry places a minimum of 6 in (15.25 cm) off the ground
Always store artwork in acid-free, archival-quality containers and sleeves
If you don’t understand the reason for the rejection of your content or if you need additional clarification, you can always contact contributor support.