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-'''STOP!''' Before you upload here,
+{{ColorBox
-make sure to read and follow the [[Project:Image use policy|image use policy]].
+| t-align = center
+| title = Uploading checklist
+| t-background = CCC
+| content = [[File:BulbaBot.png|120px|right]]
+Before you upload a file, please make sure you have done the following:
-To view or search previously uploaded images,
+* Did you use a '''descriptive''' but '''concise''' file name?
-go to the [[Special:Imagelist|list of uploaded images]].
+* Did you make sure that the file name has '''no errors'''? Renaming media files is tedious.
-Uploads and deletions are logged on the
+* Have you provided '''detailed''' information in the summary, including source information?
-[[Project:Upload log|upload log]].
+* Have you added '''[[Archives:Manual of style#Categories|categories]]''' to your images so they can be found easily later on?
+* Have you '''[[Project:Tagging images|tagged]]''' the images appropriately?
+* Are you going to '''use''' the image on a Bulbagarden project? Is the image '''relevant'''?
+: ''See also: [[Project:Image use policy|Image use policy]]''
-Use the form below to upload new image files for use in
+If you are confused about how to upload a file, read our '''[[Help:Uploading images|guide on uploading images]]''' or see the '''[[Archives:FAQ|Archives FAQ]]'''.
-illustrating your pages.
+}}
-On most browsers, you will see a "Browse..." button, which will
-bring up your operating system's standard file open dialog.
-Choosing a file will fill the name of that file into the text
-field next to the button.
-You must also check the box affirming that you are not
-violating any copyrights by uploading the file.
-Press the "Upload" button to finish the upload.
-This may take some time if you have a slow internet connection.
-The preferred formats are JPEG for photographic images, PNG
+{{ContentGrid
-for drawings and other iconic images, and OGG for sounds.
+| content =
-Please name your files descriptively to avoid confusion.
+{{ColorBox
-To include the image in a page, use a link in the form
+| t-align = center
-'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]]</nowiki>''' or
+| title = Upload formats
-'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]]</nowiki>''' or
+| t-background = CCC
-'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]]</nowiki>''' for sounds.
+| content = <nowiki/>
+Bulbagarden Archives prefers the following formats for images:
+* '''.png''' for sprites, screenshots, icons, diagrams, and simple images
+* '''.jpg''' for photographs or scans such as cards from the Pokémon TCG
+* '''.gif''' format should be avoided. Animated images should be in anipng (.png) format.
-Please note that as with wiki pages, others may edit or
+The use of the correct file is important as the file extension often interacts with templates on Bulbapedia.
-delete your uploads if they think it serves the project, and
+}}
-you may be blocked from uploading if you abuse the system.
+{{ColorBox
+| t-align = center
+| title = Please note
+| t-background = CCC
+| content = <nowiki/>
+* A log of uploaded images is kept [[Special:Log/upload|here]].
+* If you are uploading over an existing image, you may need permission from a [[Archives:Staff|staff member]].
+* In general, the maximum image resolution is 1920×1920. If you need to upload a larger image, please contact a [[Archives:Staff|staff member]].
+* You should '''only use alphanumeric characters''', dash, and underscore in file names. Other characters, especially multibyte characters such as Japanese text, may cause server errors. (e.g. Lt. Surge's ピカチュウ {Pikachu}.jpeg)
+* Personal images are '''not allowed'''. Please do not upload them as they will be deleted on sight.
+}}
+}}