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It is possible to upload '''files''' at [[Pikipedia]]. These include | {{shortcut|P:FILE}} | ||
It is possible to upload '''files''' at [[Pikipedia:About|Pikipedia]]. These include 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. | ||
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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. | 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:Hey! Pikmin images|''Hey! Pikmin'']], [[: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:Pikmin 4 images|''Pikmin 4'']], [[:Category:Hey! Pikmin images|''Hey! Pikmin'']], [[:Category:Pikmin Bloom images|''Pikmin Bloom'']], [[: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. | ||
*Subject: The most relevant thing(s) in the image; you can pick more than one category. [[:Category:Fruit images|Fruits]], [[:Category:Hazard images|hazards]], [[:Category:Obstacle images|obstacles]], [[:Category:Onion images|Onions]], [[:Category:Vegetation images|plants and fungi]], [[:Category:Ship part images|ship parts]], [[:Category:Treasure images|treasures]], [[:Category:Menu images|menus]], or none. | *Subject: The most relevant thing(s) in the image; you can pick more than one category. [[:Category:Fruit images|Fruits]], [[:Category:Hazard images|hazards]], [[:Category:Obstacle images|obstacles]], [[:Category:Onion images|Onions]], [[:Category:Vegetation images|plants and fungi]], [[:Category:Ship part images|ship parts]], [[:Category:Treasure images|treasures]], [[:Category:Menu images|menus]], or none. | ||
*Character: Categorize any main characters that appear in the image, if they are visible enough to be of interest. e.g. [[:Category:Captain Olimar images]]. | *Character: Categorize any main characters that appear in the image, if they are visible enough to be of interest. e.g. [[:Category:Captain Olimar images]]. | ||
*Pikmin: Categorize any Pikmin types that appear in the image, if they are visible enough to be of interest. e.g. [[:Category:Yellow Pikmin images]]. | *Pikmin: Categorize any Pikmin types that appear in the image, if they are visible enough to be of interest. e.g. [[:Category:Yellow Pikmin images]]. | ||
*Enemy: Categorize any enemies that appear in the image, if they are visible enough to be of interest. e.g. [[:Category: | *Enemy: Categorize any enemies that appear in the image, if they are visible enough to be of interest. e.g. [[:Category:Swooping Snitchbug images]]. | ||
*Area: Use the category for the area it is at (e.g. [[:Category:The Impact Site images]]), if it's an area in the main story mode. Otherwise, skip this step. | *Area: Use the category for the area it is at (e.g. [[:Category:The Impact Site images]]), if it's an area in the main story mode. Otherwise, skip this step. | ||
*Game mode: [[:Category:2-Player Battle images|2-Player Battle]], [[:Category:Bingo Battle images|Bingo Battle]], [[:Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode images|''Pikmin 2'' Challenge Mode]], or none. | *Game mode: [[:Category:2-Player Battle images|2-Player Battle]], [[:Category:Bingo Battle images|Bingo Battle]], [[:Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode images|''Pikmin 2'' Challenge Mode]], or none. | ||
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===User images=== | ===User images=== | ||
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'''. | 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'''. | ||
===Transparency crops=== | |||
You may crop out the background of an image so that it's replaced with transparency, but make sure the image retains a good quality, the leftover blank space around the subject is gone, and there are no obvious artifacts from the cropping process. | |||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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*# Browse to a website that allows you to upload images. | *# Browse to a website that allows you to upload images. | ||
*# When asked which "file" to upload, pick either the TV screen's image or the GamePad screen's. | *# When asked which "file" to upload, pick either the TV screen's image or the GamePad screen's. | ||
Note that it was formerly possible to use [[Miiverse]] to export screenshots. Note also that the above method cannot be used to capture Wii game screenshots. | |||
=== Nintendo 3DS games === | === Nintendo 3DS games === | ||
* Using a capture card. Exact instructions vary between cards. | * Using a capture card. Exact instructions vary between cards. | ||
* Using | * Using an emulator. | ||
If you want to capture a scene in an [[area]] in {{hp}} using both screens, you'll need to combine and align them manually, since each screen is an independent screenshot. Vertically, you'll need to place a gap between the two screens, which seems to be 32 pixels high. Horizontally, both screens should be centered. | If you want to capture a scene in an [[area]] in {{hp}} using both screens, you'll need to combine and align them manually, since each screen is an independent screenshot. Vertically, you'll need to place a gap between the two screens, which seems to be 32 pixels high. Horizontally, both screens should be centered. | ||
Note that it was formerly possible to use [[Miiverse]] to export screenshots. | |||
=== Nintendo Switch games === | === Nintendo Switch games === | ||
* Using the built-in screenshot and video feature. Press the capture button for a screenshot, and hold it to save a video of the last 30 seconds (in supported games). To export images and videos, there are 2 options. If you have a microSD card in your Switch, screenshots will be saved on that. Turn your console completely off, remove the card safely, and connect it to a computer to access the files. Alternatively, the Switch has a feature to export images to a mobile device or social media site. In the image gallery, select a screenshot or video, press {{button|switch|a}}, select one of the export options, and follow the instructions on-screen. If you download the file from a social media site before uploading the file to Pikipedia, the quality may be degraded. | |||
* Using a capture card. Exact instructions vary between cards. | * Using a capture card. Exact instructions vary between cards. | ||
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=== Mobile phone === | |||
* Exact instructions vary depending on the phone's brand, make, and operative system. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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