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Sometimes, using a symbolic image to convey a concept is more impactful than words. This page compiles examples of such images along with their corresponding files, making them easy to copy and use. You are welcome to utilize these examples and, if you wish—while accepting full responsibility—contribute to expanding this collection.
Wikipedia:Picture of the day is an image which is automatically updated each day with an image from the list of featured pictures. The {{ POTD }} template produces the image shown above. Category:Wikipedia Picture of the day lists the different templates that can be used.
Images should not be changed in ways that materially mislead the viewer. For example, images showing artworks, faces, identifiable places or buildings, or text should not be reversed (although those showing soap bubbles or bacteria might be). Do not change color integral to the subject, such as in images of animals.
Also, most images found on the web do not meet our non-free content policy, which states that a non-free image may be used only when it cannot be replaced. For example, there's no way that a logo of a political party or a screenshot of a video game can be replaced by a free image, but a photo of a living person or location can almost always be ...
Examples include movie posters, corporate logos, and screenshots of web pages. To upload a non-free image, use the File Upload Wizard , which will help you add all of the required information. A link to the wizard can be found under "Tools" at the left of the screen.
This page explains how to place images on wiki pages, where the image acts as a hypertext link to somewhere other than the image description page.Care should be taken that this is done in compliance with the licensing terms of the file in question, particularly if they require proper attribution.
Images and other uploaded files Preparing images for upload Visual file markup How to insert and use pictures in Wikipedia articles Use the Extended image syntax to place an image in an article Sound file markup Graphics tutorials How to request images or media for deletion Category:Wikipedia image help Media copyright questions
To embed a Wikimedia Commons image or video file in Wikipedia, just include it in the same way as if it were to be stored locally. To include an image in a page, use for example a link in the form (standard usage shown): [[File:image.jpg|thumb|alt=alt text|caption]] See WP:ALT and WP:CAPTION for what should go into alt text and caption ...