User:Trig Jegman/IGP

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To keep images organised on Inkipedia, users should follow the image guidelines specified here.

General guidance
When uploading an image, it needs to have an appropriate name and description, and utilize the File template in order for proper organization and categorization.

File type
There are two primary forms of acceptable files to use: PNG and JPG. PNG images are the most common and preferred format because of their enhanced lossless compression, transparency layer, and open standard format. JPEG, while lossy in quality, is the native capture format of the Nintendo Switch and how some artwork is released and should be preserved: Files should not be converted from one to the other.

Moving images should be kept to GIF or MP4, and kept to limited quantities.

New audio should be uploaded as MP3, though there may be some OGG on the site, it is not encouraged to continue to be used.

Naming guidance
An appropriate name is one that describes what the image is. Names should not detail where or how the image is going to be used. Numbered appended onto names are acceptable for use in series of screenshots or for images that differ a little but enough to warrant a separate upload. Names should never be made up of numbers only or time stamps. Files should follow the following naming format: (Game Abbreviation, when applicable) (Description) (Type, when applicable). For example, a JPG screenshot of Cap'n Cuttlefish from the third release should be titled S3 Cap'n Cuttlefish Screenshot.jpg.

Note that file name extensions are case-sensitive, for example "Image.jpg" is not the same as "Image.JPG", or "My Cool Inkling.png" is not the same as "my cool inkling.png". Please always use lowercase file extensions.

Similarly, we disallow .jpeg in titles, because of the duplication risk with .jpg titles. For JPEG types, please use the extension —they can be directly renamed on the upload screen.

Summaries and descriptions
An appropriate description is one which links back to the relevant article and contains text noting what the image is. For images not created by yourself and not a capture of Splatoon, provide a link to the source for attribution, along with the author's name if available. External links can be created with the following syntax:  produces.

The description for a screenshot should contain information about the level and general area in which it was taken, and any specific action which is taking place.

Categorization
The categories to use when categorizing an image are the subcategories of the images category. All applicable categories should be used. However, categories should be as specific as possible. Do not include a category that is on top of a more appropriate one. To this effect, there should be very few images in the images category as they should be placed in sub categories.

Please be aware of uploading copyrighted material. Do not upload watermarked images. However, most other things are acceptable under fairuse.

User images
Users are permitted to upload images to use on their user page. They must be marked as such using  in the file description, which adds them to Category:User images.

Images that are unused or images belonging to inactive users may be deleted.

Image editing
Fan-edited images are outside the scope of Inkipedia. Please do not upload edited images for use in wiki articles. Using edited images in user pages is acceptable.
 * Do not attempt to make an image transparent. Instead, find an official image that already has transparency. If an official transparent image is unavailable, then a non-transparent image must be used. This way, readers do not have to see jagged edges or other inevitable visual errors that result from background removal, and readers can benefit from the intended full context of the image, and the official status and integrity of the image is maintained.
 * Do not use AI upscaling, or any sort of upscaling at all. Upscaling causes an algorithm to make "guesses" on the color of each pixel in order to expand the size of an image, thus making the image an inaccurate representation of the source material. If the image is so small that you think it should be upscaled, then upload the original image anyways, and look for a larger official image later. In the case of game screenshots, obtain a 1080p capture card to get the best possible image size. This way, readers can enjoy the intended appearance of the image, and the official status and integrity of the image is maintained.

Editors may reach a consensus to use an edited image for a particular purpose, disregarding a guideline if they feel that the wiki is improved thanks to an edit.

Further help

 * To view or search previously uploaded files, go to the list of uploaded files, (re)uploads are also logged in the upload log, deletions in the deletion log.
 * Names with their raw code as their name (e.g. File:EAY8GCAVFDQI0etc.jpg) will be deleted or renamed.
 * Copyright information can be selected from the Upload menu's licensing dropdown box. This will mostly be fairuse.
 * To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:
 * to use the full version of the file
 * to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with "alt text" as description
 * for directly linking to the file without displaying the file.
 * Make sure the width of the image doesn't over extend the width of the page.
 * If you are unsure, ask an admin or another member on their talkpage or find us on Discord.

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