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{{Policy|guideline}}
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*To use an image or other media file on The Sims Wiki, you need to upload it, and then edit a page to use the file.
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 should improve an article.
*Copyright information must be included on an image's description page.
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▲This guideline outlines good practices to use for images uploaded to
==Image and File Policy==
The Sims Wiki has adopted a dedicated [[Project:Image and file policy|wiki policy]] to establish basic standards for image use on The Sims Wiki. All images uploaded to The Sims Wiki are expected to conform to that policy. Many of the concepts explained here are also outlined there, but be sure to read the policy as well, so you are aware of the specific rules and expectations around uploading and using images on the wiki.
The first step in using an image or other media file is to [[Special:upload|upload]] it to The Sims Wiki. Inline linking of images on external sites for display will be removed.
To include the image in a page:▼
*'''<nowiki>[[File:File.png|thumb|caption]]</nowiki>'''▼
For more methods of showing or linking images, see [[Help:Images]] and [[
==Image usage and layout==
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<gallery>
Image:
Image:
Image:
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</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 ===
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** Not show any other characters
** Show a minimum of background, preferably a solid black or white
** [[:File:
*'''Sim portraits should...'''
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''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 ===
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=== File description ===
Eg: "Image of a goldfish in a small tank". This should not be an alternative text, but rather a description. This is useful for users who do not have direct access to the image, and is a temporary substitute for a proper <code>longdesc</code> tag.
If you downloaded the file from somewhere else, you should give details of source, author, etc.
=== Image summary ===
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Technical information for pictures:
* If a film camera was used, provide the model number,
* What post-production modifications where made? (adjustments to color, contrast etc.)
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Technical information for screenshots:
* What game was the screenshot taken from?
* What custom content or mods were used to create the
=== Copyright information ===
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*[[:Category:Images of Late Night Sims]]
*[[:Category:Images of console Sims]]
;For families and family trees.
*[[:Category:Family images]]
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== See also==
*[[The Sims Wiki:Manual of Style|The Sims Wiki's Manual of Style (MoS)]]
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*[[Help:Images]]
*[[Help:Category]]
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*[[:Category:Images]]
*[[Special:ListFiles]]
[[Category:Style guidelines|Image guidelines]]
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