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1. • SVG, PNG, and JPEG

     • On Wikimedia Commons, the file types we recommend are: SVG, PNG, and JPEG. BMP files are not allowed on Commons. These can be losslessly converted to PNG, and the file size will always be smaller.
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   What files can be uploaded to Wikimedia?

   • Any freely licensed media file (images, sound, video, etc.) that is useful for any Wikimedia project can be uploaded. For acceptable file types, see Commons:File types. The licenses must allow for commercial use and the creation of derivative works. 1 See also the copyright question for the required license conditions.

   Commons:FAQ - Wikimedia Commons

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   How do I upload images to Wikimedia Commons?

   • Shortcut: COM:USOP When uploading image files to Wikimedia Commons, it is important to use the right file format for the content. Space on the images server is not at a premium, and we should not throw information away. While some formats offer multiple compression systems, in general, the format and the compression system are tied together.

   Commons : Preparing images for upload - Wikimedia

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   What media is available on Wikimedia Commons?

   • This guide also applies to the other media (e.g. audio and video) found on the website. Wikimedia Commons has 104,849,965 freely licensed and public domain educational images, audio and video available to everyone, in their own language.

   Commons : Simple media reuse guide - Wikimedia

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   Can I upload fair use images to Wikipedia?

   • Keep in mind that it is not permitted to upload fair use images into Wikimedia Commons, but it is permitted to do so into English Wikipedia. In addition to fair use images, it is possible to upload any image directly to Wikipedia; though, doing so lacks some advantages of Commons.

   Wikipedia:Uploading images - Wikipedia

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   Jan 3, 2022 · Shortcut: COM:USOP When uploading image files to Wikimedia Commons, it is important to use the right file format for the content. Space on the images server is not at a premium, and we should not throw information away. While some formats offer multiple compression systems, in general, the format and the compression system are tied together.

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   Once the licensing is taken care of, the image should be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons which is the media repository for all projects of the Wikimedia Foundation, including Wikipedia. While it is technically possible to upload the image locally to English Wikipedia, we recommend against it because 1) it can't be used by other projects ...

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   For this reason, all free images should be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, where they will immediately be accessible from all Wikimedia projects. Note that Commons only accepts free images (public domain or licensed under a free license ).