Check How the Adobe Stock Firefly Bonus Differs From Sales Royalties and the $1 Payout Rule

Which content is this bonus based on?

Adobe's notice updated on September 16 bases the bonus on content that was considered for training between June 3, 2025 and June 2, 2026, and on the number of licenses in the same period. It covers photos, video, vectors, illustrations, and generative AI content, and the amount differs from one recipient to the next.

Do you multiply the bonus by the 33% sales royalty?

No. Applying the standard sales rate to the bonus is not the right calculation. The royalty page lists 33% of each item's net license price for photos, vectors, and illustrations, and 35% for video. Separate contracts may use a different method.

When does the $1 withdrawal threshold end?

It applies to contributors who received the bonus from September 17 to December 17, 2026. After the first payout request, later requests need a minimum balance of $25, whatever the amount. Check separately whether you are an eligible recipient and which dates apply to you.

How should you split it in an income sheet?

Recording sales royalties and the bonus as separate lines makes it easier to tell recurring income from a one-time credit. Base your figures on the amounts actually shown in your account, and do not put the next bonus into projected revenue. Also list production and platform costs separately, so you can judge how much to move into your household budget.

The date checked for both official documents is 2026-10-10.