Wikipedia:Files for upload/Wizard/EditIntro/Other

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Images for Upload Wizard
1. Introduction | 2. Search | 3. License | 4. Finish

Thank you for using the wizard, you're ready to go! Follow the instructions below to complete your request.

Other

You're submitting your request under Other. We cannot accept copyrighted images unless you supply a non-free use rationale. Images accepted with a non-free use rationale may only be used on published articles. If your image is copyrighted and does not qualify for fair use please don't submit this request. Click here to go back.

Instructions

  1. In the Subject/Headline box type a clear descriptive filename. Don't use default filenames. (Good: John Doe in 1997.jpg, Bad: IMG0592.JPG)
  2. Beside Description type a detailed description of the image. What is the work of? When was the work made, or if you are submitting a photo, when was the photo taken?
  3. Beside URL type the web URL of where the image to be uploaded can be found.
  4. Beside License type what copyright the image has been released under. For example: Creative Commons (Attribution or Attribution-ShareAlike), Public Domain, Work of a US Government Agency etc. If using fair use as the license please explain why. Fair use requests not explaining why the work constitutes fair use will be declined. Appropriate image copyright tags can be found here.
  5. Beside Link To License Information provide a URL as to where the copyright/license status of the work is established. We need this to ensure that the image is released under that license. In most cases this will be the webpage the image is on.
  6. Beside Author/Copyright Holder's Name provide the name of the author of the work, or the copyright holder of the work.
  7. Beside Article To Be Used On/Reason For Upload type what article the image is to be used on and why you'd like the image uploaded.
  8. Leave ~~~~ as the last line as it adds your signature to the end of the submission.
  9. When you're happy with your request click Save page.

Example

Please don't copy the example, or your request will be declined. Use the instructions above to fill out the form correctly.

Subject/headline: John Doe in 1997.jpg
'''Description:''' This image illustrates the work of art done by John Doe, picture taken March 1st 1997.

'''URL:''' http://www.example.org/imagehosting/IMG0592.JPG

'''License:''' [The license your file is released under]

'''Link To License Information:''' http://www.example.org/copyrights (at the bottom of the page)

'''Author/Copyright Holder's Name:''' John Smith

'''Article To Be Used On/Reason For Upload:''' John Doe, because there are currently no images in the article.

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What Happens Next?

After you've submitted your request, an experienced editor will look over it and make sure that:

  • The image doesn't already exist on Wikipedia
  • The image has a license compatible with Wikipedia
  • You've provided a valid link to the image and to the license information

If it conforms to the instructions above and to Wikipedia policies it will be uploaded. Please check this page regularly in case there are any questions about the image. For instructions on how to use an image in an article, click here.

Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia!