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'''STOP!''' Before you upload here, make sure to read and follow the [[Project:Image use policy|image use policy]].
'''<div class="noticebar roundy" style="font-size: 200%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">ATTENTION!:</span> Before uploading files taken from {{bp|Nintendo 3DS}} games, read {{ar|Messages from the Council#November 9|this message}}.</div>'''
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Before you upload a file, please make sure you have done the following:


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]].
* Did you use a '''descriptive''' but '''concise''' file name?
* Did you make sure that the file name has '''no errors'''? Renaming media files is tedious.
* Have you provided '''detailed''' information in the summary, including source information?
* Have you added '''[[Archives:Manual of style#Categories|categories]]''' to your images so they can be found easily later on?
* Have you '''[[Project:Tagging images|tagged]]''' the images appropriately?
* Are you going to '''use''' the image on a Bulbagarden project? Is the image '''relevant'''?
: ''See also: [[Project:Image use policy|Image use policy]]''


Use the form below to upload new image files for use in illustrating your pages.
If you are confused about how to upload a file, see the '''{{ar|FAQ|Archives FAQ}}'''.
On most browsers, you will see a "Browse..." button, which will bring up your operating system's standard file open dialog. Choosing a file will fill the name of that file into the text field next to the button. You must also check the box affirming that you are not violating any copyrights by uploading the file. Press the "Upload" button to finish the upload. This may take some time if you have a slow internet connection.
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Bulbagarden Archives prefers the following formats for images:
* '''.png''' for sprites, screenshots, icons, diagrams, and simple images
* '''.jpg''' for photographs or scans such as cards from the Pokémon TCG
* '''.gif''' format should be avoided. Animated images should be in anipng (.png) format.


The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, PNG
The use of the correct file is important as the file extension often interacts with templates on Bulbapedia and Bulbanews.
for drawings and other iconic images, and OGG for sounds.
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Please name your files descriptively to avoid confusion. To include the image in a page, use a link in the form
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'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]]</nowiki>''' or
{| style="background:#ffe; {{roundy|2em}} margin:0.2em; padding-bottom:20px; padding-left:4px" width="99%" align="center"
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]]</nowiki>''' or
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'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]]</nowiki>''' for sounds.
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Please note that as with wiki pages, others may edit or delete your uploads if they think it serves the project, and you may be blocked from uploading if you abuse the system.
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* A log of uploaded images is kept [[Special:Log/upload|here]].
Remember to [[Project:Image tagging|tag all images]] with appropriate copyright information tags.
* If you are uploading over an existing image, you may need permission from a {{ar|staff|staff member}}.
* You should '''only use alphanumeric characters''', dash and underscore in file names. Other characters, especially multibyte characters such as Japanese text, may cause server errors. (e.g. Lt. Surge's ピカチュウ {Pikachu}.jpeg)
*Personal images are '''not allowed'''. Please do not upload them as they will be deleted on sight.
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Revision as of 05:13, 8 April 2016

ATTENTION!: Before uploading files taken from Nintendo 3DS games, read this message.


Uploading checklist
BulbaBot.png

Before you upload a file, please make sure you have done the following:

  • Did you use a descriptive but concise file name?
  • Did you make sure that the file name has no errors? Renaming media files is tedious.
  • Have you provided detailed information in the summary, including source information?
  • Have you added categories to your images so they can be found easily later on?
  • 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

If you are confused about how to upload a file, see the Archives FAQ.

Upload formats

Bulbagarden Archives prefers the following formats for images:

  • .png for sprites, screenshots, icons, diagrams, and simple images
  • .jpg for photographs or scans such as cards from the Pokémon TCG
  • .gif format should be avoided. Animated images should be in anipng (.png) format.

The use of the correct file is important as the file extension often interacts with templates on Bulbapedia and Bulbanews.

Please note
  • A log of uploaded images is kept here.
  • If you are uploading over an existing image, you may need permission from a staff member.
  • You should only use alphanumeric characters, dash and underscore in file names. Other characters, especially multibyte characters such as Japanese text, may cause server errors. (e.g. Lt. Surge's ピカチュウ {Pikachu}.jpeg)
  • Personal images are not allowed. Please do not upload them as they will be deleted on sight.
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