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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#Media]]. | 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#Media]]. | ||
== | ==Images== | ||
The most common images are screenshots from the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]], but other games that have content relevant to a Pikmin article, box-shots, concept art, maps, diagrams, and other relevant files are allowed too. The following are instructions and guidelines on how to correctly upload a good image. Failure to follow these could result in the image being deleted. Pikipedia uses a custom script on the [[Special:Upload|upload page]] that makes some steps automatic, amongst other improvements. Although unlikely, the script might not be running. Either way, so long as you follow the instructions on the upload page and on this section, you will be fine. | |||
===Filetypes=== | ===Filetypes=== | ||
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*'''GIF''': for animations and low-color diagrams. | *'''GIF''': for animations and low-color diagrams. | ||
Preferably, images should be less than 150KB, and a warning is issued automatically when uploading larger files. | Preferably, images should be less than 150KB, and a warning is issued automatically when uploading larger files. 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. | ||
===File name=== | ===File name=== | ||
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===Categorization=== | ===Categorization=== | ||
All files should be under the proper categories. Whenever possible, it should be under the deepest | All files should be under the proper categories. If on the upload page, you see boxes asking you for the image type, the game, the area, etc., that means that Pikipedia's custom upload script is running and you shouldn't worry about categorizations. Otherwise, read on. | ||
You should place the image on whatever categories it fits. Whenever possible, it should be under the most specific (deepest) categories available. Use the following checklist to decide what categories to use. | |||
*Game: [[:Category:Pikmin 1 images|''Pikmin'']], [[:Category:Pikmin 2 images|''Pikmin 2'']], [[:Category:Pikmin 3 images|''Pikmin 3'']], [[:Category:Non-Pikmin images|Non-''Pikmin'' images]] (things not belonging to the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]), or none. | *Game: [[:Category:Pikmin 1 images|''Pikmin'']], [[:Category:Pikmin 2 images|''Pikmin 2'']], [[:Category:Pikmin 3 images|''Pikmin 3'']], [[:Category:Non-Pikmin images|Non-''Pikmin'' images]] (things not belonging to the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]), or none. | ||
*Type: [[:Category:Boxart images|Boxart]], [[:Category:Concept art|concept art]], [[:Category:Icons|icons]], [[:Category:Logos|logos]], [[:Category:Map images|maps]], [[:Category:Merchandise images|merchandise]], [[:Category:Real world images|real world things]] (specially objects meant for comparing with [[treasure]]s and [[fruit]]s), or none. | *Type: [[:Category:Boxart images|Boxart]], [[:Category:Concept art|concept art]], [[:Category:Icons|icons]], [[:Category:Logos|logos]], [[:Category:Map images|maps]], [[:Category:Merchandise images|merchandise]], [[:Category:Real world images|real world things]] (specially objects meant for comparing with [[treasure]]s and [[fruit]]s), or none. | ||
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===License=== | ===License=== | ||
Each type of image requires a different image licensing template. | Each type of image requires a different image licensing template. For most types of files, the license is chosen automatically when you select the appropriate type, but if you are ever given the question about what the license should be, please pick from these options (which could vary depending on some conditions): | ||
*"Video game screenshot" for when it's an in-game screenshot. | *"Video game screenshot" for when it's an in-game screenshot. | ||
*"Concept art" for official concept art or artwork made by the developers of a game. | *"Concept art" for official concept art or artwork made by the developers of a game. | ||
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===User images=== | ===User images=== | ||
You can upload images that are not related to the wiki or the series, | You can upload images that are not related to the wiki or the series, especially if you only plan on using them for yourself, but remember to not overdo it. We're not an image hosting platform. You may only have '''five user images'''. | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
You may upload sound effects or '''parts''' of songs, but '''only if''' adding them improves the understanding of the subject. For parts of game tracks, they can't be over 30 seconds in length, and should not have sound effects. When adding the audio file to an article, use {{tem|listen}}. | |||
'''Only Ogg Vorbis files are accepted'''. This is because of the format's completely free licensing and superior encoding. | '''Only Ogg Vorbis files are accepted'''. This is because of the format's completely free licensing and superior encoding. | ||