Images ​

Images are found in Wikimedia projects as standalone contributions and as supplementary content to engage and communicate with individuals.

Image selection ​

We use images to help increase understanding and engagement with individuals. When using images in our projects, the selections follow general guidelines:

• Contextually relevant. Images relate directly to the subject of the article. An article about bicycles should contain images that relate to, support, and enrich content about bicycles.
• Neutral point of view. When showing an image of a shark, consider a side profile photograph of a shark instead of an action shot of a shark preying on another animal.
• Representation in the most accurate medium. Use a photograph of Rosalind Franklin in her biographic profile, rather than an artistic drawing. In an article about Donald Duck, use a cartoon still of Donald Duck instead of a photograph of a duck.
• Good resolution quality. Images should be high quality.
• Respects copyright. Images should be correctly attributed. Use Creative Commons, Fair use, or Public Domain images stored on Wikimedia Commons, and other sources that comply correctly with copyright licensing.

Resources ​

For project-specific details, see the Image use policy pages (e.g. for English Wikipedia), and Manual of Style/Images guideline pages (e.g. for English Wikipedia), that exist at some projects.