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This guideline outlines good practices to use for images uploaded to {{SITENAME}}, and steps that can be taken to make them display better and/or become lighter for download. To upload image files, visit [[Special:Upload]].
==Image usage and layout==
Images make an article memorable and pretty. They can speak where words fail. At the same time, misplaced or untidy images can detract from an article. When choosing images, keep in mind placement, size, and the appropriateness of the image to the section. Let images flow with the text instead of break it up.
Almost all images (especially screenshots) should use the "thumb" (example:<code><nowiki>[[File:CoolImage.png|thumb]]</nowiki></code>) option which displays large images as thumbnails. Images should generally be right aligned to enhance readability by allowing a smooth flow of text down the left margin - the "thumb" option does this by default. If an infobox is not being used in an article, a right aligned picture in the lead section is encouraged.
For general information on wiki images, see the MetaWiki page on [[Metawikipedia:Help:Images and other uploaded files|images and other uploaded files]].
=== Galleries ===
When an article has many images, or can be improved by having more, and having inline images detract from the readability of an articles, the use of a <code><nowiki><gallery></nowiki></code> section is encouraged.
<gallery>
Image:Wiki.png
Image:Wiki.png|Captioned
Image:Wiki.png|[[Main Page|Links]] can be put in captions.
Image:Wiki.png|Full [[Main Page|MediaWiki]]<br />[[Main Page|syntax]] may now be used…
</gallery>
;See also
*[[:w:c:help:Help:Galleries and slideshows/wikitext|Detailed list of gallery parameter]]
== Adding image to pages ==
To include the image in a page:
*'''<nowiki>[[File:File.png|thumb|caption]]</nowiki>'''
*'''<nowiki>[[File:File.jpg]]</nowiki>''' for a direct link
For more methods of showing or linking images, see [[Help:Images]] and [[Help:Navigational image]].
== Image design and quality ==
=== Transparency ===
Images that require transparency should use the PNG file format. GIFs also handle transparency, but they do not allow smooth shading (anti-aliasing) of edges, and they only support 256 colors.
=== Screenshot content ===
Game screenshots are "photo" like in appearance, and rectangular (do not need shading). The JPG file format works well for these as they tend to be fairly sizeable and JPG compression brings them down to manageable sizes.
*'''Location pictures should...'''
** Show '''no''' user interface
** Not show any characters
** Show '''no''' logos or watermarks
** [[:File:215 Sim Lane.jpg|Example location]]
*'''Item screenshots should...'''
** '''Not''' contain player's names
** Be cropped to the item's shape or position
** [[:File:EvilWitchCauldron.jpg|Example item]]
*'''Sim headshots should...'''
** Show a single image of the Sim
** Focus on the head and shoulders
** Their clothing, hair, etc. should be unchanged
** Show '''no''' user interface
** Not show any other characters
** Show a minimum of background, preferably a solid black or white
** [[:File:Kid Mugg.png|Example headshot]]
*'''Sim portraits should...'''
** Show the Sim from head to toe
** Show '''no''' user interface
** Show '''no''' logos or watermarks
** Be cropped to the character's shape
** Their clothing, hair, etc. should be unchanged
** Not show any other characters
** [[:File:CrumpOutfit.jpg|Example portrait]]
=== Compression levels ===
''For the majority of images, the maximum size should be 500 kB. If yours is larger, it should be compressed or cropped (unless it really benefits from being large and high quality).''
* JPG: Compression levels of 80-85% normally do the job. In no case should you ever have to go above 90%; the minimal increase in image quality does not outweigh the increased file size.
* PNG: Reducing the number of unique colors in the picture will make PNG files much smaller.
=== Resolution ===
* Crop non-landscape images to show the important areas.
* Do not upload huge images - try to keep to about 1280x960 as a reasonable upper size limit.
* Do not blow up small images to larger sizes without good reason - as this can detract from their overall quality.
== Categorization ==
Images should be categorized into image-specific categories (images should not be in the same category as articles) and always belong to at least two categories: One by license and one by content. Note that the license category is automatically added by the [[:Category:Copyright tags|license template]].
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It's always a good idea to preview a category to see if your image fits there.
===Images from the Sims games===
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*[[:Category:Images of Ambitions Sims]]
*[[:Category:Images of Late Night Sims]]
*[[:Category:Images of
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*[[:Category:Trait images]]
*[[:Category:Box art]] '''Only for OFFICIAL box art.'''
*[[:Category:
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*[[:Category:User files]]
== See also==
* [[The Sims Wiki:Manual of Style]]
*[[Help:Images]]
*[[Help:Category]]
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