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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.
*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.
*Image usage and layout should improve an article.
*Image usage and layout should improve an article.
*Copyright information must be included on an image's description page.
*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 The Sims Wiki, and steps that can be taken to make them display better and/or become lighter for download. To upload image files, visit [[Special:Upload]].{{Policy-nav}}
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This guideline outlines good practices to use for images uploaded to The Sims Wiki, and steps that can be taken to make them display better and/or become lighter for download. To upload image files, visit [[Special:Upload]].


== Adding images to pages ==
== Adding images to pages ==
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=== Transparency ===
=== 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.
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 ===
=== Screenshot content ===
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