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To view or search previously uploaded images, go to the [[Special:Imagelist|list of uploaded images]]. Uploads and deletions are logged on the [[Project:Upload log|upload log]].
To view or search previously uploaded images, go to the [[Special:Imagelist|list of uploaded images]]. Uploads and deletions are logged on the [[Project:Upload log|upload log]].


The preferred formats are '''JPEG''' for photographic images, '''PNG''' for drawings and other iconic images, and '''Ogg Vorbis''' for sounds.  
The preferred formats are '''JPEG''' for photographic images, '''PNG''' for diagrams, sprites, icons and other simpler images, and '''Ogg Vorbis''' for sounds.<br />'''Avoid GIFs for complex images as it has a limited colorspace.'''


To include the image in a page, use a link in the form  
To include the image in a page, use a link in the form  

Revision as of 13:38, 20 October 2006

Checklist

  • Did you use a descriptive but concise file name?
  • Did you make sure that the file name has no errors. Renaming media files is not possible.
  • Have you provided detailed information in the summary, including source information?
  • Have you tagged the images appropriately?
  • Are you going to use the image on a Bulbagarden project? Is the image relevant?
See also: Image use policy

To view or search previously uploaded images, go to the list of uploaded images. Uploads and deletions are logged on the upload log.

The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, PNG for diagrams, sprites, icons and other simpler images, and Ogg Vorbis for sounds.
Avoid GIFs for complex images as it has a limited colorspace.

To include the image in a page, use a link in the form [[{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]] or [[{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]] or [[{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]] for sounds. These links can be used on other wiki sites that are set up to automatically retrieve media from Bulbagarden Archives.