Generate, Optimize, and Upload Stock Illustrations

You want to create AI-generated illustrations that meet stock platform requirements (commercial use, no watermarks, specific themes) and sell them. The real goal is a scalable, profitable workflow, not just image creation.

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Step 1: Generate High-Quality Base Images

Midjourney Paid

Go to Discord → join a Midjourney server or use direct messages → type `/imagine` → enter a detailed prompt for a commercial-friendly illustration (e.g., simple objects, nature, business concepts). Use `--style raw` for more control and `--ar` for common stock ratios like 1:1 or 4:3.

Free tier
No free tier; paid plans start at ~$10/month
Pro / Paid gives
Highest quality, artistic control, commercial license
Worth paying?
✅
Free alternative
Bing Image Creator (DALL-E 3) for limited free images
Image generation prompt:
A minimalist flat illustration of a growing plant in a pot on a windowsill, morning light, clean lines, pastel colors, white background, commercial use, vector style --ar 1:1 --style raw
Open Midjourney
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Step 2: Edit and Remove Backgrounds

remove.bg Free+

Go to remove.bg website → upload your Midjourney image → AI automatically removes background → download PNG with transparent background. For fine-tuning, use the online editor to clean edges.

Free tier
Free for low-res (500x500px); paid for HD
Pro / Paid gives
High-resolution downloads, batch processing
Worth paying?
💡
Free alternative
Canva AI background remover (free with account)
Open remove.bg
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Step 3: Upscale and Polish Resolution

Upscayl (or similar free tool)

Download Upscayl (free, offline) → open app → load your transparent PNG → choose an upscale model (e.g., Real-ESRGAN) → set scale to 2x or 4x → process and export as high-res PNG (e.g., 3000x3000px).

Free tier
Completely free, open-source
Worth paying?
✅
Free alternative
Online tools like iloveimg.com/upscale-image (limited free)
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Step 4: Add Keywords and Upload to Stock Site

ChatGPT Free+

Go to ChatGPT → describe your image and ask for 10-15 relevant keywords/tags for stock platforms (e.g., Shutterstock, Adobe Stock). Then, go to your chosen stock site → upload the high-res file → paste the keywords, add a title/description → submit for review.

Free tier
Free tier available (GPT-3.5)
Pro / Paid gives
Better keyword ideas with GPT-4
Worth paying?
✅
Free alternative
Manual keyword brainstorming
Prompt — copy and paste:
Generate 15 keywords for a stock illustration of a minimalist plant in a pot on a windowsill, pastel colors, white background. Include themes like growth, nature, home, business, wellness.
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