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It is possible to upload '''files''' at [[Pikipedia]]. These include, at the moment, images and audio files. This help page is a set of guidelines for contributing images to the Wiki. For help on how to include images on articles, see [[Help:Editing# | It is possible to upload '''files''' at [[Pikipedia]]. These include, at the moment, images and audio files. This help page is a set of guidelines for contributing images to the Wiki. For help on how to include images on articles, see [[Help:Editing#Images]]. | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
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*'''PNG''': for maps and diagrams, images with a transparent background, or images where it's very important to keep a high quality on the small details. | *'''PNG''': for maps and diagrams, images with a transparent background, or images where it's very important to keep a high quality on the small details. | ||
*'''JPG/JPEG''': for screenshots and photos. | *'''JPG/JPEG''': for screenshots and photos. | ||
*'''GIF''': for animations and | *'''GIF''': for animations and simple images. | ||
*'''SVG''': a vector format for diagrams and logos. | |||
If the image you are about to send has a lot of small details that need to be kept, try to keep the image high-resolution. If not, try to avoid uploading images that have a high resolution; resize if necessary. If you are ever unsure, always save an image as a PNG file, as this is a lossless file format, which means that you will not lose image quality, and someone else can alter the image for you. | If the image you are about to send has a lot of small details that need to be kept, try to keep the image high-resolution. If not, try to avoid uploading images that have a high resolution; resize if necessary. If you are ever unsure, always save an image as a PNG file, as this is a lossless file format, which means that you will not lose image quality, and someone else can alter the image for you. | ||