User:Trig Jegman/File Guidelines
To keep files organized on Inkipedia, users should follow the guidelines specified below. When uploading an image, it needs to have an appropriate name, description, and source.
File name guidelines
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 on the wiki itself. Numbers 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. A good question to ask oneself when uploading is if someone could describe the file's contents by name alone, without seeing it.
Only proper names/nouns (NPC, location, mode names etc.) need to be capitalized in file names; there's no need to capitalize the word artwork in S Inkling Artwork.jpg.
File extensions
Note that file name extensions are case-sensitive, for example Image.jpg is not the same as Image.JPG. 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 .jpg.
While OGG is being phased out entirely, audio-only OGG files should be have the extension .oga and video-only OGG files should have the extension .ogv. Only mixed media (audio and video) should use the standard .ogg.
Symbols in names
| Symbol | Allowed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
#<>[]_{|}/: |
No | Due to MediaWiki technical limitations._ is in this list as MediaWiki replaces it with a space./ while technically allowed, causes a subpage in the file, which can cause errors in Visual Editor and rendering tools.: while technically allowed, causes errors in pre-parser templates and other wiki markup
|
"\?* |
No | Due to Windows restrictions. Additionally, protects users |
'&%+=^`~¡. |
Sometimes | These symbols are only allowed with good reason, such as it matches the name of the in-game item. Much of this list must be HTML-style encoded. This may cause errors and should be avoided unless it is more beneficial to the wiki for the symbol to be present.. is in this list as it represents a file extension. Some file rendering does not work for images with multiple periods.3
|
!$(),-;@ |
Yes | Certain restrictions apply* elaborate |
No filenames should include non-printable characters.
In most cases the most sensible resolution is to remove the problematic characters.
Abbreviations
Inkipedia makes use of consistent abbreviations to help simplify discussing certain games or game modes. These abbreviations should not be used on main articles directly, but are the standard for organizing file names and templates.
| Abbreviations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Splatoon related | Other | ||
| Splatoon | S | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | ACNH |
| Splatoon 2 | S2 | Animal Crossing: New Leaf | ACNL |
| Splatoon 3 | S3 | Hey! Pikmin | HP |
| Octo Valley | OV | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | MK8D |
| Octo Canyon | OC | Nintendo Badge Arcade | NBA |
| Octo Expansion | OE | Style Boutique (Style Savvy) | SS |
| Return of the Mammalians | RotM | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U | SSB4 |
| Side Order | SO | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | SSBU |
| Splat Zones | SZ | WarioWare Gold | WWG |
| Tower Control | TC | ||
| Rainmaker | RM | ||
| Clam Blitz | CB | ||
| Salmon Run | SR | ||
| Salmon Run Next Wave | SRNW | ||
| Splatoon Global Testfire | SGT | ||
| Splatoon 2 Global Testfire | S2GT | ||
| Splatoon 3 Global Testfire | S3GT | ||
Examples
The table below provides some quick examples of acceptable and unacceptable file names:
| Name | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| S Male Inkling promotional artwork.png | ✓ Acceptable | Follows guidelines |
| S3 JP box art.jpg | ✓ Acceptable | |
| S Famitsu Icon.png | ✓ Acceptable | |
| S2 Callie and Marie Artwork.png | ✓ Acceptable | |
| OE 0 shell.oga | ✓ Acceptable | The # in ＃0 shell has been removed, as it's not allowed in file names |
| S3 Gear Clothing Takoroka m Alien.png | ✓ Acceptable | Despite the clothing being called Takoroka \m/ Alien, the disallowed characters \ / have been removed
|
| Return of the Mammalians Octarian.png | ✗ Unacceptable | Close to being acceptable; abbreviations are required |
| aaa.PNG | ✗ Unacceptable | Overall unhelpful, break guidelines |
| Thisitem.png | ✗ Unacceptable | |
| Boy Inkling.png | ✗ Unacceptable | |
| MDH77732ee5.jpg | ✗ Unacceptable | |
| EAY8GCAVFDQI0.jpeg | ✗ Unacceptable | |
| IMG_050.jpg | ✗ Unacceptable |
File template
The bulk of file information is handled by the File template. For a more in-depth description of how the template works and its parameters, consult the documentation page. All files must have a proper description and source added to them in order to remain on Inkipedia. In many cases, the addition of "game" and "type" parameters will automatically categorize the file for the user. In instances that file types cannot appropriately cover a file's categorization, they should be manually added instead.
An example File template is the following:
{{File
|game=Splatoon 2
|description=This image shows multiple Inklings playing Turf War.
|type=screenshot
|source=Myself
}}
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: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Example.png Source] produces Source.
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.
Adding files to articles
Groups of images in a section covering the same subject should be placed within a gallery section. In cases where a gallery section exceeds 15 images on a page that is over 15,000 bytes, the images should be moved to a subpage named Subject/Gallery.
Images inserted outside of gallery sections must have a caption built-in. When adding videos to articles, make sure to provide a link directly to the file as part of the file's caption with the following code: <sub>([[:File:Filename.mp4|link to file]])</sub>
User images
- Main article: Inkipedia:Policy/User content
Users are permitted to upload files to use on their user page or respective projects. They must be marked as such using |meta=file in the file template, which adds them to Category:User files.
Images that are unused or images belonging to inactive users may be deleted.
A limit of 7 user images has been set. Images uploaded in excess of this limit will be deleted. For more details on this limit, see the user content policy.
File 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. Cropping/trimming (unedited) images and videos is allowed; in the latter case, video clips may be edited to play one after the other if necessary.
Editing images is defined as the following:
- Adding text to images (eg. labeling sections in screenshots).
- Combining several images into a collage, or a "stitch".
- Making images transparent.
- Do not attempt to make an image transparent yourself. Transparent edits of artwork posted online are not online either: 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, color distortion, 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.
- Fan transparency is sometimes referred to as "Fansparency".
- Using AI to enhance images.
- 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.
Original resolutions
When adding images to the wiki, please ensure the images are in their original resolution, whether you've obtained them by downloading them from official sources or datamines, or they're your own screenshots.
| Image type | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Miiverse screenshots | 800 x 450 |
| Capture card screenshots | 1280 x 720 (TV screen) |
| 854 x 480 (Gamepad) | |
| Promotional images | Varies |
| Splatfest team artwork | 960 x 540 |
| Team tees artwrok | |
| Weapon renders | 2000 x 1000 or 1400 x 500 |
| Gear icons | 128 x 128 internally |
| Weapon icons | 296 x 296 from SplatNet |
| 128 x 128 internally | |
| Miiverse posts | 320 x 120 |
| Image type | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Built-in Switch screenshots | 1280 x 720 |
| Capture card screenshots | 1920 x 1080 |
| Promotional images | Varies, often 1920 x 1080 |
| Promotional images posted to
Instagram and Facebook |
2000 x 2000 |
| SplatNet 2 Splatfest artwork | 910 x 540 |
| Gear icons | 256 x 256 from SplatNet 2 |
| 128 x 128 internally | |
| Weapon icons | 256 x 256 from SplatNet 2 |
| 128 x 128 internally | |
| In-game posts | 320 x 120 |
| Image type | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Built-in Switch screenshots | 1280 x 720 |
| Capture card screenshots | 1920 x 1080 |
| Promotional images | Varies, often 1920 x 1080 |
| Promotional images posted to
Instagram and Facebook |
2000 x 2000 |
| SplatNet 3 Splatfest artwork | 1740 x 680 |
| Gear icons | 256 x 256 from SplatNet 3 |
| 128 x 128 internally | |
| 3D Weapon icons | 400 x 400 from SplatNet 3 |
| 128 x 128 internally | |
| 2D Weapon icons | 400 x 400 from SplatNet 3 |
| 256 x 256 | |
| In-game posts | 320 x 120 |
Capture devices
Full quality screenshots and videos (1280x720p for Wii U Splatoon games, 1920x1080p for Switch Splatoon games) can be obtained by use of a capture card. Screenshots obtained using the Switch or Wii U built-in screenshot function will be lower in resolution quality than a capture device screenshot; the Wii U screenshot function creates 960x540p images and the Switch screenshot function creates 1280x720p images. The higher quality images created by capture devices is appreciated, but not essential, so Inkipedia editors may use whichever method they prefer to take screenshots, be it the built-in screenshot function or a capture device.
When using a capture device, it is best to capture at the native resolution of the game. For example, while the Wii U is capable of 1080p output, Splatoon has a native resolution of 720p, so if the Wii U is set to 1080p then it will upscale the 720p video output to 1080p, resulting in blurry output. To properly capture the game in this example, it would be necessary to set the Wii U to 720p in system settings.
| Game | Native resolution | Optimal capture settings | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splatoon | TV screen | 1280x720p | Set Wii U to 720p. Set capture device to 720p. | there's more to this |
| Gamepad | ? | |||
| Splatoon 2 | 1920x1080p | Set Switch to 1080p. Set capture device to 1080p. | Only obtainable when in docked mode. Not possible with Switch Lites | |
| Splatoon 3 | ||||
When obtaining captures of non-Wii U or Switch games, stick to that console's maximum resolution.
Screenshot rules
When uploading screenshots of gameplay, try to minimize the appearance of reticles or other UI features. For Splatoon 3, turn off the homing shot featured in RotM and SO, and use Photo Mode with the UI turned off whenever possible.
These rules do not apply to:
- Official promotional images
- Images created by others not for wiki purposes that are being added to the wiki (eg. images being archived due to being attached to Tweets)
Other sources
File rips from SplatNet 2 and SplatNet 3 are allowed on the wiki.
Screenshots and footage obtained via emulation is allowed; all related images should be noted as such exclusively in their file template's description. Please do not describe the specific emulators/methods related to the process; links to emulators are prohibited.
Screenshots and footage containing modded gameplay are allowed, so long as:
- The applied mods are not cosmetic in nature (i.e. no custom gear, UI, ink colors etc. are visible)
- Images obtained via modding are noted as such where it is appropriate (file template description, image captions should note if/when the screenshot/footage is unobtainable during normal gameplay)
- The content being photographed via modding does not conflict with our leak policy.
In both cases, files obtained via authentic, unmodded hardware are generally preferred.
Handling videos
Video files must be .mp4s for maximum compatibility
Audio file guidelines
- Main article: Inkipedia:Policy/Audio
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.
- To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:
[[{{ns:file}}:File.jpg]]to use the full version of the file[[{{ns:file}}:File.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with "alt text" as description[[{{ns:media}}:File.oga]]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 administrator or another member on their talk page or find us on Discord.
