FAQ: The 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025

If you’re unable to see the upload box on the “Upload Your Work Here for the 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025” page, try refreshing the page. Once refreshed, you should be able to see the “Click here to upload your file(s)” box.

No, it’s not allowed to upload more than 4 images in a single category. I recommend focusing on showcasing your best work within the 4 files limit. Don’t use the same image in more than one category. You don’t have to upload them one by one. Just click each time on the upload box without clicking on send right away.

If your file exceeds the 15 MB limit, it could be due to a high dpi setting (above 72 dpi). To reduce the file size, try the following:
* Use graphic software like Photoshop or other tools to set the dpi to 72, which will help lower the file size. Reducing the dpi will also adjust the image size accordingly. So be sure to check the final dimensions.
The maximum dimension per photo is 4096 x 4096 pixels.
* Alternatively, resize your image, but make sure it remains equal or larger than 720 x 720 pixels.

If your video file exceeds the 50 MB limit, it could be because of a high resolution like 4K or up. To reduce the video size, try the following:
Use graphic software like the free Adobe Express to convert your video to 1920 x 1080 pixels. That should help you.

If you’re unable to upload photos or videos, contact me by email: contest2025@ribsonly.com. Make sure you tell me what steps you took. The more it is detailed, the better I can assist you.

Only horizontal videos are taken into account. You can use this free tool to flip your vertical to horizontal video: Adobe Express.

To remove a file, go to your gallery overview. From there, you can easily delete the file you no longer want.

1. Make sure you are logged in to your account.
2. Navigate to the “Upload Your Work Here” page.
If you don’t see your gallery right away, try refreshing the page. If after uoloading your work, your gallery might not appear immediately. Refreshing the page should make it visible.

To update the description or title of your uploaded file, go to your gallery overview. You can make the necessary changes directly from there.

I’m proud to introduce our esteemed international jury. It is a multi disciplinair team of professional photographers, artists, nautical architects, marine professionals and branding/marketing specialists. You can get to know them by following this link.

Every contest needs clear rules, and for the The 3rd Annual RIB Photo and Video Contest 2025, you can find them here. It’s important to read the rules carefully, as by uploading a file, you agree to abide by them.

If your issue isn’t addressed in the FAQs above, feel free to contact me directly for further assistance. Please note that the contest is international, and different time zones may cause a delay in my response.

The contest is organized by Medianaut for RIBs ONLY worldwide.

By submitting your media, you grant me the non-exclusive rights to publish and share it. All copyright remains entirely yours.
This means I am allowed to display your media on RIBsONLY.com and across social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
You will always be credited for your work. I do not sell your media. If someone expresses interest in purchasing it, I will refer them directly to you without me taking any commission.
You retain the right to request removal of (some of) your media at any time. To do so, simply email contest2025@RIBsONLY.com and clearly identify the specific file(s) you wish to withdraw, as related to the Photo and Video Contest.
Please note: If your submission is selected as a winner by the contest jury, publication of the winning file(s) will be required.

No, your work is not used for AI/ML training.

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