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[[Gswiki:Policy]] has strict requirements for all images uploaded and used on the Gswiki, which is outlined in the [[Gswiki:Policy#Copyrights|Copyrights]] section.
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==Uploading Files==
Image files can be uploaded via either the [[Special:Upload]] or [[Special:BatchUpload]] special pages.  Uploaded image files can be no larger than 2MB and must have a file extension of png, gif, jpg, jpeg, or webp.

[[Special:Upload]] is intended for uploading a small number of image files one by one.  [[Special:BatchUpload]] is intended for uploading a large quantity of image files at once.

==Image Classifications==
The following list describes the classification of image files as designated by [[Gswiki:Policy]].  Image files have slightly different [[Gswiki:Policy#Copyrights|Copyright]] requirements depending on their classification.  It is possible for an image file to fall under more than one classification type, such as being both commissioned artwork ''and'' AI-generated artwork.  In cases where an image file falls under more than one classification type, it should include all the required information for ''all'' applicable types.
* [[#Maps|Maps]] - Maps are a representation of the geography of the game.  This includes both simplistic representational maps showing blocks for individual in-game rooms as well as stylized or illustrated maps featuring the geography or topography of the overall game world.
* [[#Commissioned Artwork|Commissioned artwork]] - Commissioned artwork is artwork specifically commissioned by a player of their character.  Another person has created the artwork on the player's behalf.
* [[#Non-Commissioned Artwork|Non-commissioned artwork]] - Non-commissioned artwork is any artwork and/or photography that was not specifically commissioned by a player for their character.
* [[#AI-Generated Artwork|AI-generated artwork]] - AI-generated artwork is any artwork that has been created utilizing prompts into an AI software program.  This includes artwork that has been modified at any point in its creation process by AI software program.
* [[#Logo or Header Images|Logo/header images]] - Logo or header images are images meant to elevate the contents of an article.

==Image File Descriptions==
Image files must include all [[Gswiki:Policy]] required information in their file description.  This can be added by putting it in the "Summary" ([[Special:Upload]]) or "Description" ([[Special:BatchUpload]]) text fields while uploading the image file.  After an image file has been uploaded, its file description text can be modified at any time.  This is done by navigating to the image file itself and selecting "Edit Source", similar to editing any article.  Any missing information can be added this way in the image file's text description before saving changes.

The required information varies slightly depending on the [[#Image Classifications|image classification]].  In cases where an image file falls under more than one classification type, it should include all the required information for ''all'' applicable types.

==Article Captions==
Image files must include all [[Gswiki:Policy]] required information as part of their caption on ''any'' and ''all'' articles featuring them.  This can be done several ways, depending on how the image is displayed.

To display a thumbnail image with a caption on an article:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|left|Caption text.|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>
In this example, 200px indicates that the thumbnail image displayed will be no larger than 200 pixels wide.  "Left" indicates left alignment on the article; "right" and "center" can also be used.  Using <code>Image:File.png</code> instead of <code>File:File.png</code> ensures that the image file is properly detected by screen readers as an image and not as a miscellaneous file.  The caption text can support simple formatting, such as <code><nowiki><br></nowiki></code> to add a line break.  The optional alt text field is intended to describe what the image actually looks like; it is not visible when viewing an article with standard web browsing software but is used by screen readers to indicate what an image looks like.

This image file display format is compatible with the [[Template:characterprofile|character profile template]] used on many character pages.  Optionally, the <code><nowiki>caption=</nowiki></code> field of the character profile template may be used to display the caption text for an image file featured with the template.

One example of a thumbnail view is on the NPC [[Siduine]]'s character page.

To display multiple images with captions as part of a gallery:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
<gallery mode="packed">
Image:File1.jpg|Caption text.|alt=Optional alt text.
Image:File2.jpg|Caption text.|alt=Optional alt text.
Image:File3.jpg|Caption text.|alt=Optional alt text.
Image:File4.jpg|Caption text.|alt=Optional alt text.
</gallery>
</nowiki></pre>
Gallery displays automatically format the image files featured based on the user's computer resolution when accessing the article.  One example of a gallery view is the [[:Category:Duskruin artwork|Duskruin artwork category]].

Regardless of how an image file is featured on an article, [[Gswiki:Policy]] requires certain information to be included in its caption.  The required information varies slightly depending on the [[#Image Classification|image classification]].  In cases where an image file falls under more than one classification type, it should include all the required information for ''all'' applicable types.

==Copy/Paste Code==
As [[Gswiki:Policy]] requirements vary depending on the image classification type, so does the potential copy/paste code.  In some cases, the requirements also differ between the image file description text and the image's caption text on articles featuring it.  Refer to each section for each image type's copy/paste code.

===Maps===
<!--- {{Gswiki:Policy|Maps}} --->
# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.
# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>.  This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.  If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
# Updated maps should be uploaded under a different image file name than the original map file.
# Maps that have been fully recreated may be treated as an original map file.

====Image File Copy/Paste Code====
Original map:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Map of (location) by (name)
</nowiki></pre>

Updated map:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Map of (location) <br>
Original map by (name) <br>
Updated by (name) on (date)
</nowiki></pre>
Updated maps must also include "Updated by (name) on (date)" on the image itself.

====Article Caption Copy/Paste Code====
Original map:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|right|Map of (location) by (name).|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

Updated map:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|right|Map of (location).<br>Original map by (name).<br>Updated by (name) on (date).|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

===Commissioned Artwork===
<!--- {{Gswiki:Policy|CommissionedArtwork}} --->
# Uploaded artwork that has been commissioned should notate on the file page if the image uploader is copyright holder, and if not, it should note the copyright holder and that permission was granted to upload.  This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.  If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
# While not a requirement, attribution to artists who were commissioned is highly recommended.  This may be done by notating the artist name, and providing an outgoing link to their portfolio.  This may be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.

====Image File Copy/Paste Code====
Uploader owns the image copyright:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Artwork of (character) <br>
Artist: (name) <br>
Website: (optional website link) <br>
Uploader holds copyright
</nowiki></pre>

Uploader does not own the image copyright:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Artwork of (character) <br>
Artist: (name) <br>
Website: (optional website link) <br>
Uploaded with permission
</nowiki></pre>

====Article Caption Copy/Paste Code====
Uploader owns the image copyright:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|center|Artwork of (character) by (optional name).<br>(optional website)<br>Uploader holds copyright.|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

Uploader does not own the image copyright:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|center|Artwork of (character) by (name).<br>(optional website)<br>Uploaded with permission.|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

===Non-Commissioned Artwork===
<!--- {{Gswiki:Policy|NonCommissionedArtwork}} --->
# In most cases, non-commissioned artwork is not allowed unless it specifically falls under [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike].  Exceptions may be considered if the artist whose artwork is uploaded has provided explicit permission for their artwork to be published to the GSWiki.
# In all cases, attribution must be provided, including links to where the image was originally posted.  This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.  If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.

====Image File Copy/Paste Code====
The copy/paste code may vary depending on if the uploader is the artist or if the artwork is freely available for use, such as via Creative Commons [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0|CC BY-SA 3.0 Attribution-ShareAlike] or [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en|CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike] licenses.

Uploader is the artist:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Artwork of (character) <br>
Art by uploader
</nowiki></pre>

Uploader is not the artist:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Artwork of (subject) <br>
Artist: (name) <br>
Website: (website link) <br>
Uploaded with permission per (license name and link)
</nowiki></pre>

====Article Caption Copy/Paste Code====
Uploader is the artist:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|center|Artwork of (character) by uploader.|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

Uploader is not the artist:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|center|Artwork of (subject) by (name).<br>Artwork from (website link).<br>Used with permission per (license name and link).|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

===AI-Generated Artwork===
<!--- {{Gswiki:Policy|AIGeneratedArtwork}} --->
# AI artwork cannot be noted as copyrighted.
# When uploading, the file page should note that the artwork was AI-generated and which AI program was used.  Attribution must also include credit to the person/user who prompted the image creation.  This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.  If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
# If the image was generated by the prompts of a person who is not the uploader, that information must be included, along with permission to upload the image.
# In cases where the prompts for image generation are not automatically entered into the image's metadata, it is recommended to enter them on the file page.
# All AI artwork is required to have the <code><nowiki>[[Category:AI artwork]]</nowiki></code> added to the image file page.

====Image File Copy/Paste Code====
AI-generated image files must include all information for the applicable classification type (commissioned artwork, non-commissioned artwork, or header/logo image), '''plus''' the following:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
AI software: (software)
[[Category:AI artwork]]
</nowiki></pre>

Commissioned artwork with AI software used:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Artwork of (character) <br>
Artist: (name) <br>
Website: (optional website link) <br>
Uploaded with permission <br>
AI software: (AI software name)
[[Category:AI artwork]]
</nowiki></pre>

Non-commissioned artwork by the uploader with AI software used:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
Artwork of (character) <br>
Art by uploader <br>
AI software: (AI software name)
[[Category:AI artwork]]
</nowiki></pre>

====Article Caption Copy/Paste Code====
AI-generated image files must include all information for the applicable classification type (commissioned artwork, non-commissioned artwork, or header/logo image), '''plus''' the name of the AI software used.  Unlike the image file description, the article caption should not include <nowiki>[[Category:AI artwork]]</nowiki>.

Commissioned artwork with AI software used:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|center|Artwork of (character) by (name).<br>Made with (AI software name).<br>(optional website link)<br>Uploaded with permission.|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

Non-commissioned artwork by the uploader with AI software used:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|thumb|center|Artwork of (character) by uploader.<br>Made with (AI software name).|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

===Logo or Header Images===
<!--- {{Gswiki:Policy|LogoHeaderImages}} --->
# Logo/header images should retain the copyright and/or attribution on the image file page, however that is not necessary on any pages where the image is used.

====Image Description Copy/Paste Code====
Logo/header image files must include all information for the original file type ([[#Commissioned Artwork|commissioned artwork]], [[#Non-Commissioned Artwork|non-commissioned artwork]], and [[#AI-Generated Artwork|AI-generated artwork]]).  See each of those sections for their respective copy/paste code for image descriptions.

====Article Caption Copy/Paste Code====
Unlike all other image file types, logo/header images are not required to include a caption on articles featuring them.  However, a caption may be included optionally with hover text.  This is done by omitting the "thumb" parameter for the image file thumbnail code:
<pre{{log2}}><nowiki>
[[Image:File.png|200px|right|Logo of (organization) by (name).  (Any additional information.)|alt=Optional alt text.]]
</nowiki></pre>

==See Also==
* [[Gswiki:Policy]]
* [[Gswiki:Policy#Copyrights]]
* [[Gswiki:Policy#Content, Article, and Image Removals|Content, Article, and Image Removals]]