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*Make sure that the file has a brief, straightforward name. The name shouldn't be more than a few words at most, and should clearly indicate what the image is depicting. Users should also avoid using special characters or other languages in file names. | *Make sure that the file has a brief, straightforward name. The name shouldn't be more than a few words at most, and should clearly indicate what the image is depicting. Users should also avoid using special characters or other languages in file names. | ||
− | *While the wiki does not have a maximum image resolution, the file size cannot be larger than 2 MB. | + | *While the wiki does not have or enforce a maximum image resolution, the file size cannot be larger than 2 MB. |
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Revision as of 21:56, 13 October 2016
NintendoWiki uses images to illustrate concepts such as logos and box art for a variety of purposes. This page is meant to provide general guidelines on images.
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Uploading images
General guidelines
A few general things to keep note of when uploading an image to the wiki:
- Make sure that the file has a brief, straightforward name. The name shouldn't be more than a few words at most, and should clearly indicate what the image is depicting. Users should also avoid using special characters or other languages in file names.
- While the wiki does not have or enforce a maximum image resolution, the file size cannot be larger than 2 MB.
File types
Images are uploaded using the "Upload file" page. When uploading an image, it is important to note the extension of the file, as the wiki supports a select few file types. It is also important to understand the differences between these types of files, as they will impact the quality of the image:
- JPEG (.jpg/ .jpeg) is a lossy image format generally used for photographs.
- PNG (.png) is a lossless raster graphics format which supports palette-based images and transparency.
- GIF (.gif) is a bitmap image format that supports up to 256 colors. GIF files should generally only be used if they are animated.
- BMP (.bmp) images are not supported by the wiki, and should be converted to another file format before being uploaded.
- SVG (.svg) is an XML vector-based format. This format is not fully supported by MediaWiki, so avoid uploading if possible.
- Video and audio formats such as Ogg are not supported by the wiki.
File description and licensing
In the image description, one should add a "Licensing" section and the {{FileSourceCitation}}
template. In general, the format should look like this:
==Licensing== {{FileSourceCitation |use=What the file is being used for to determine the license (see below). |colorscheme=The color scheme to be used. |series=If an image relates to a specific series of games, that series is noted here. |game=If an image is related to a specific game, that game should be noted here. |face=If an image is depicting a person, that person is noted here. |console=If an image is of hardware or is depicting a game or device for a specific system, that hardware should be noted here. |original_source=The original source for the file. If the source is another website, this should include an external link to the direct webpage the uploaded image was originally used on. |edits=If any edits have been made to the original image, describe them here. }}
For a list of applicable licenses for the "use" parameter, see here
Applying images
Individual
The code for applying an image to an article is similar to that of adding a link. For example, to use "File:SMB Boxart.png", one would use the code:
[[File:SMB Boxart.png]]
This will display the image at full size, with no borders, directly where it is placed in the article. However, how the image is displayed can be adjusted using a number of parameters:
Code Result To display the image as a thumbnail: [[File:SMB Boxart.png|thumb]]To adjust the image size: [[File:SMB Boxart.png|thumb|100px]]To add a caption: [[File:SMB Boxart.png|thumb|100px|caption]]To change the position: [[File:SMB Boxart.png|thumb|left|100px|caption]]
Galleries
Main article: Help:Gallery |
Galleries are generally used for the purpose of displaying numerous images in one space. They can be added to an article using the "<gallery></gallery>" tags, while the image names are added between the tags. For example:
<gallery> SMB Boxart.png </gallery>
Displays:
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