Does Epson International Pano Awards 2027 allow AI-generated images?

No. Epson International Pano Awards 2027 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.

Are RAW files required to enter Epson International Pano Awards 2027?

Finalists may be asked to supply their RAW files for verification.

When is the Epson International Pano Awards 2027 entry deadline?

Entries for Epson International Pano Awards 2027 close on July 13, 2027.

How much does it cost to enter Epson International Pano Awards 2027?

US$22 per image (Open); US$20 per image (Amateur); US$20 per image (VR/360)

When are the Epson International Pano Awards 2027 results announced?

Epson International Pano Awards 2027 announces its results on October 1, 2027.

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Epson International Pano Awards 2027

The Epson International Pano Awards is the world's largest competition dedicated to panoramic photography, run from Australia since 2010 with global participation. The 2026 winners are out: Daniel Viñé Garcia (Spain) was named Open Photographer of the Year and Tomás Sánchez Ruiz (Spain) Amateur Photographer of the Year. The 19th edition is open for entries: the early-bird period closes on 21 June 2027 and final entries on 12 July 2027, with results expected in October 2027. Fees are US$22 per image for Open and US$20 for Amateur and VR/360; the 2027 prize pool is still to be announced. Entries must be 100% photographic in origin; generative AI content is banned and judges may request RAW files for suspect entries.

AI bannedRAW for finalists

Deadline: July 13, 2027
Entry fee: US$22 per image (Open); US$20 per image (Amateur); US$20 per image (VR/360)
Results: October 1, 2027

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Authenticity policy

AI policy

Computer generated images and elements are not permitted, including generative and instructional AI content of any kind. Judges will be instructed to be vigilant in this area, and RAW files may be requested for suspect entries.
Source: https://thepanoawards.com/competition-rules/

RAW files

Note that entrants face a possible ban (including future competitions) if generative AI use is suspected and/or entries are not the sole work of the entrant and cannot be verified with RAW files.
Source: https://thepanoawards.com/competition-rules/

Editing rules

A panorama is any image with at least a 2:1 aspect ratio, stitched or cropped from single or multiple captures at any focal length. Entries must be 100% photographic in origin; computer-generated and generative AI content is banned, judges may request RAW files for suspect entries, and suspected AI use or work that cannot be verified with RAW files can lead to a ban from future competitions. Small-area content-aware fill in Photoshop or Lightroom is explicitly permitted. The RAW Planet Award requests RAW files from its finalists. The early-bird deadline of 21 June 2027 is required for the Curator's Award.

Verified on November 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Epson International Pano Awards 2027 allow AI-generated images?: No. Epson International Pano Awards 2027 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
Are RAW files required to enter Epson International Pano Awards 2027?: Finalists may be asked to supply their RAW files for verification.
When is the Epson International Pano Awards 2027 entry deadline?: Entries for Epson International Pano Awards 2027 close on July 13, 2027.
How much does it cost to enter Epson International Pano Awards 2027?: US$22 per image (Open); US$20 per image (Amateur); US$20 per image (VR/360)
When are the Epson International Pano Awards 2027 results announced?: Epson International Pano Awards 2027 announces its results on October 1, 2027.

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