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{{ii}} <big>'''This form is for uploading images and other media; to upload game fixes and patches, see the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files Files section.]'''</big> | {{ii}} <big>'''This form is for uploading images and other media; to upload game fixes and patches, see the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files Files section.]'''</big> | ||
− | {{mm}} To view or search previously uploaded | + | {{mm}} To view or search previously uploaded images, go to the [[Special:ListFiles|list of uploaded images]]. (Re)uploads are also logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|Upload log]], with deletions in the [[Special:Log/delete|Deletion log]]. |
===Guidelines=== | ===Guidelines=== | ||
The current PCGamingWiki guidelines on images can be found in the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide|Editing guide]]: | The current PCGamingWiki guidelines on images can be found in the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide|Editing guide]]: | ||
− | * [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/The infobox# | + | * [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/The infobox#Cover|Covers]] |
* [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Screenshots|Screenshots]] | * [[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Screenshots|Screenshots]] | ||
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===Embed uploaded images on pages=== | ===Embed uploaded images on pages=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Embed individual images|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Embed individual images|ref=|fix= | ||
− | To include an image | + | To include an image in a article, use the {{T|Image}} template in the below form: |
− | * '''{{code|<nowiki>{{Image|File.png|Caption}}</nowiki>}}''' to embed the image with an appropriate caption | + | * '''{{code|<nowiki>{{Image|File name.png|Caption}}</nowiki>}}''' to embed the image with an appropriate caption. |
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− | {{ii}} Standard markup for placing | + | {{ii}} A caption is mandatory. The caption does not have to be lengthy, just a word or two describing the image. |
+ | {{mm}} Standard markup for placing images on pages is supported via the {{code|<nowiki>[[File:]]</nowiki>}} tag, but should be avoided where possible. Custom PCGW templates, such as the previously mentioned {{T|Image}}, should be used instead to ensure consistency across articles. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:22, 5 September 2022
- This form is for uploading images and other media; to upload game fixes and patches, see the Files section.
- To view or search previously uploaded images, go to the list of uploaded images. (Re)uploads are also logged in the Upload log, with deletions in the Deletion log.
Guidelines
The current PCGamingWiki guidelines on images can be found in the Editing guide:
Embed uploaded images on pages
Embed individual images |
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To include an image in a article, use the {{Image}} template in the below form:
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Embed multiple images as part of a gallery |
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To include multiple images that are part of a collection, use the following format: <gallery> File name 1.png|Caption1 File name 2.png|Caption2 </gallery> |
- A caption is mandatory. The caption does not have to be lengthy, just a word or two describing the image.
- Standard markup for placing images on pages is supported via the
[[File:]]
tag, but should be avoided where possible. Custom PCGW templates, such as the previously mentioned {{Image}}, should be used instead to ensure consistency across articles.
Upload form
Requirements:
- File size lower than 16 MB.
- Resolution lower than 12.5 MP (e.g. 4000x3125px or less).
- While an image larger than 12.5 megapixels can be uploaded, no thumbnails will be generated for it.