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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]]. | ||
Use the form below to upload new image files for use in illustrating your pages. | Use the form below to upload new image files for use in illustrating your pages. 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. | ||
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. | |||
The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, PNG | The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, PNG for drawings and other iconic images, and OGG for sounds. Please name your files descriptively to avoid confusion. To include the image in a page, use a link in the form | ||
for drawings and other iconic images, and OGG for sounds. | |||
Please name your files descriptively to avoid confusion. To include the image in a page, use a link in the form | |||
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]]</nowiki>''' or | '''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]]</nowiki>''' or | ||
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]]</nowiki>''' or | '''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]]</nowiki>''' or | ||
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]]</nowiki>''' for sounds. | '''<nowiki>[[{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]]</nowiki>''' for sounds. These links can be used on other wiki sites that are set up to automatically retrieve media from {{SITENAME}}. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
Remember to [[Project: | Remember to [[Project:Tagging images|tag all images]] with appropriate copyright information tags. | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 19 April 2005
STOP! Before you upload here, make sure to read and follow the 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.
Use the form below to upload new image files for use in illustrating your pages. 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.
The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, PNG for drawings and other iconic images, and OGG for sounds. Please name your files descriptively to avoid confusion. 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.
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.
Remember to tag all images with appropriate copyright information tags.
