This is a basic instructional guide regarding the utilization of images on Wookieepedia, and wikis more broadly.
To contribute an image, you'll need to navigate to the Special:Upload section. This can be accessed from any page on the wiki by selecting the three dots typically located in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. From the dropdown menu that appears, choose the "Upload New File" option. It is essential to carefully adhere to all instructions provided on the Special:Upload page; non-compliance may result in the deletion of your file.
To be eligible to upload files, the following criteria must be met: (1) your account must have been created at least four days prior; (2) you must have a minimum of fifty edits recorded on Wookieepedia; and (3) a verified email address must be associated with your account in your preferences. Should you not fulfill these prerequisites, the system will restrict your ability to upload files until they are satisfied.
A core principle of Wookieepedia is to be the definitive and most reliable Star Wars compendium. To that end, we must give credit to the source of all information, including images. Upon uploading an image, it is crucial to provide details about its origin within the "Summary" section of the upload interface.
It is important to critically evaluate the reliability of your sources. Generally, we prioritize images originating from official Star Wars outlets and discourage the use of images sourced from platforms like Google. The uploading of fan art or fanon is restricted to user pages exclusively.
Before uploading, please verify that the image is not already present on the wiki! Redundant uploads of identical images are unnecessary. A straightforward method to ascertain whether an image already exists on Wookieepedia involves visiting the article pertaining to the subject of the image. For instance, if intending to upload an image of Atris, you should first consult the Atris article to confirm its absence. For a more comprehensive search, you may review the unused files list.
To embed an image within a page, simply input the following wikicode: [[File:Imagename]], substituting "Imagename" with the actual file name of the desired image. To enclose the image within a "box" format, use the code [[File:Imagename|thumb]]. The "thumb" format is commonly employed within articles due to its visually appealing and organized presentation.
If the uploaded image appears excessively large, its dimensions can be adjusted by using the following code: [[File:Imagename|thumb|100px]]. This will resize the image to a width of 100 pixels. Experiment with different sizes by modifying the numerical value preceding "px" in the wikicode.
To position an image on either the left or right side of an article, utilize the code: [[File:Imagename|thumb|left]]. An example of this is visible to the left of this paragraph.
Notice that the Atris images include descriptive text beneath them. This is a beneficial feature of thumbnails, allowing for concise explanations of the image without disrupting the flow of the article. This descriptive text is referred to as a "caption." To incorporate a caption into an image thumbnail, employ the following code: [[File:Imagename|thumb|This is where your caption goes.]]
The infobox for Atris, as an illustration, would be structured as follows:
Simply modify the image name within the "image=" field to reflect the desired image file. It is recommended that infobox images be sized to 250 pixels in width (or 250px). Omit this size specification if the image is smaller than 250px.
Each user is permitted to upload a maximum of 3 images for display on their personal user page. These images can range from pictures of pets to previously un-uploaded images of Luke Skywalker. For the complete guidelines regarding images on user pages, consult the User image policy. Remember that user images are also subject to sourcing requirements.