Help:Uploading
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[edit] How to upload a new image
You can upload an image by using the Upload file link in the toolbox, which is a link to Special:Upload. On most browsers, you will see a "Browse..." button, which will bring up your operating system's standard file open dialog. Choosing a file will fill the name of that file into the text field next to the button. You must also check the box affirming that you are not violating any copyrights by uploading the file. Press the "Upload" button to finish the upload. This may take some time if you have a slow Internet connection.
[edit] Find previously uploaded images
- To view or search images previously uploaded directly to English Wikipedia, go to the list of uploaded images.
- Uploads and deletions are logged on the upload log.
Please note that as with wiki pages, others may edit or delete your uploads if they think it serves the site, and you may be blocked from uploading if you abuse the system.
[edit] How to add the uploaded image to the article
To make your uploaded file appear in an article, you need to insert it: edit the article and add the syntax
[[Image:Image name|Caption]]
where you want the file to appear.
Important: Image names are case-sensitive. For example, if an image is called Picture.jpg then neither picture.jpg nor Picture.JPG will find it.
[edit] Supported Formats
The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, SVG for drawings and line-art illustration, PNG for non-vector graphic iconic images, Ogg Vorbis for sound and Ogg Theora for video. Please name your files descriptively to avoid confusion. To include the image in an article, use a link in the form [[Image:File.jpg]] or [[Image:File.png|alt text]] or [[Media:File.ogg]] for sounds. To include an image as a thumbnail, use [[Image:Apublicaffaircover.gif?|thumb|Caption]].
