Commons:Upload help/Archive/2013/03

Media Tester

Would it be possible for someone to create a page just for media in limbo? stuff only members can see, and then people can volunteer to check the image for copyright and all this complicated stuff??

or make a search engine that gives you more information about an image's source, and policies??

http://batesmotel.wikia.com/wiki/File:Norma_and_norman_bates.jpeg]

anywho, this is the current image I need help with.

thank you for any help. :)

Thepoodlechef (talk) 11:26, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

Copyright is held by the creator of the image. In the case of your image it is the photographer or production company. Since your image has been previously published it would need a verifiable email from the photographer or production company. Commons has far too many images like this one uploaded from all over the net. Too many people think they are 'free to use' or 'public domain' just because they don't have a copyright notice on the image page. Most sites will have a 'terms of use' link buried at the bottom of the page linking to their copyright notices. Commons:Licensing is the main page that explains it. When the wrong files are uploaded they are hopefully caught quickly and tagged with {{Copyvio}}.--Canoe1967 (talk) 12:02, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

PD-CAGov

I tried uploading a PDF file using the upload wizard, but was prevented from completing the upload. When I indicated that it was not my own work and put {{PD-CAGov}} under "Another reason not mentioned above", the wizard responded that "This does not seem to be valid wikitext, or does not contain a license." even though {{PD-CAGov}} is one of the templates listed at Commons:Copyright tags. What did I do wrong? --Stepheng3 (talk) 04:55, 23 February 2013 (UTC)

The lack of response makes me doubt whether anyone still supports the Upload Wizard. I guess I'll go back to using the old form. --Stepheng3 (talk) 03:50, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

According to https://svn.wikimedia.org/viewvc/mediawiki/trunk/extensions/UploadWizard/UploadWizard.config.php?view=markup (line 244), the custom wikitext field must contain at least one template that is a descendant of Category:License tags. According to https://svn.wikimedia.org/viewvc/mediawiki/trunk/extensions/UploadWizard/resources/mw.UploadWizardLicenseInput.js?view=markup (line 553), the maximum search depth is 5. {{PD-CAGov}} is a descendant of Category:License tags via Category:PD-USGov license tags (non-federal) → Category:PD-USGov license tags → Category:PD-Gov license tags/Category:PD US license tags → Category:PD license tags by author type/Category:PD license tags by country → Category:PD license tags → Category:License tags, but that's one level too deep. Tags in Category:PD-USGov license tags work just fine, while tags in Category:PD-USGov license tags (non-federal) don't. That's obviously not good, but I'm not sure if the most appropriate fix is to adjust the search depth or if our category structure should be simplified. —LX (talk, contribs) 20:08, 26 February 2013 (UTC)

Whom do I go to to request an increase in the search depth? --Stepheng3 (talk) 02:01, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=MediaWiki%20extensions&component=UploadWizard. But it would probably be quicker and easier to change our category structure. I checked, and the tags in Category:PD-USGov license tags (non-federal) are the only ones that should be affected by this problem. —LX (talk, contribs) 17:04, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

Thanks. I've made sure the members of that category are dual-categorised, and put a note in the category. Rd232 (talk) 22:30, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

Internal Error Bad Token

Hello I'm trying to upload an image but keep getting the error message Internal Error Bad Token - apprecaite any advice / help. Thank you! --Mcguirl1 (talk) 12:10, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

See #Bad token above. —LX (talk, contribs) 17:05, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

Seems to crop up a bit, so I made a COM:FAQ entry with a redirect, Commons:BADTOKEN. Could probably be expanded to be more explanatory, but it's a start. Rd232 (talk) 22:40, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

how to import picture

i like to know how to import picture sommes times i find a probleme for thes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Slimdesert (talk • contribs) 09:32, 3 March 2013‎ (UTC)

I really don't know what "import" means in this context. Where is it now, and where do you want it to be? -- AnonMoos (talk) 13:45, 3 March 2013 (UTC)

Question please, up-loading photos etc

Dear Sir or Madam

I have some old newspaper family photos plus info I would like to share with others .

But not beeing very good at computers , can you tell me in lay-mens terms , HOW DO I DO THIS PLEASE ? Thank You Yours sincerely, Dave

                                                       carroll2hagland@gmail.com

-- 11:51, 5 March 2013‎ 212.183.140.12

If they were published in a newspaper, then that indicates that you need to be cautious about copyright (unless the newspaper was published in the United States before 1923). I would need to know more to advise... AnonMoos (talk) 03:10, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

Vectorizing image already on the commons

I've vectorized this image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DAMP_chemical_structure.png and I'm not sure how to upload the new version. I can't seem to find the applicable copyright tag to use in the standard upload page. Can someone point me in the right direction? Tyzoid (talk) 01:26, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

If you have no objection to releasing as PD, then you can slap on the same "PD-chem" tag. AnonMoos (talk) 03:20, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

Crandshaft

i was trying to post pictures from other sites, and i got that licence problem, i don't have any idea about where is that licence no., i mean is that present in every picture?? please help me out someone, for example if i have to upload this pic, where is the licence no. ??

http://cricncric.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Chris-Gayle-13-Sixes-Video-HIGHLIGHTS-IPL-5-67th-Match-vs-DD.jpg -- Crandshaft (talk) 09:26, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

The average random picture that you find on the internet will very likely not be suitable for uploading to Wikimedia Commons, and in most cases there's little or nothing that can be done about that... AnonMoos (talk) 10:34, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

A copyright license is not a number. Please read Commons:Project scope/Summary to understand what a copyright license is and to understand what you can and cannot upload to this project. —LX (talk, contribs) 19:00, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

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Old upload wizard questions

Where is the old Upload Template (or Wizard)?

Last week there still was a link to the old template, which was so much easier to use. Where has it gone? Loranchet (talk) 22:39, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

It's technically a "form"; see Commons:Village_pump#Old_upload_wizard... -- AnonMoos (talk) 03:11, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

Bring back link to the old upload form

You have no idea how frustrating this is. The New Wizard suddenly stopped working for me (I have NO idea why, I don't have any internet blocking software, I've tried three browsers, and no ad block) and now I can't get to the old form easily? I suppose I can add a direct link (if it still exists) on my user page. – Kerαunoςcopia^◁galaxies 03:25, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

Link for future reference. This link should be a standard opt-in for everyone. – Kerαunoςcopia^◁galaxies 03:28, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

Upload Wizard broken

The flickr set uploader thing seems to be broken. It keeps saying that it's not a valid set/image, even when it's ones I've done before. -mattbuck (Talk) 14:33, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

Me too --McZusatz (talk) 17:32, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

Likewise. I've tried various combinations of Flickr URL, and nope :/ - Alison ^❤ 19:35, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

bugzilla:45939 filed. --McZusatz (talk) 16:56, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

Fixed now. Kaldari (talk) 00:41, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

Where is the old upload wizard ?

I am not able to make categories

I am not able to place Information (Description, Date)

I am not able to say I want to follow my file.

At last I can not find my file when it is uploadedВитольд Муратов (обс, вклад) 15:33, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

You can get to it here - Alison ^❤ 19:36, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

The new file upload wizard follows the images automatically, does allow information editing (including categories) and presents you with a list of what you uploaded... -mattbuck (Talk) 02:33, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

I also want back the old upload wizard. The new one is brpken or almoust technically shit. -- LeoDavid (talk) 14:22, 10 March 2013 (UTC)

The link to the old form was not intentionally removed. Its removal was a side-effect of a developer attempting to fix bugzilla:44682; unfortunately the fix broke the local UploadWizard config that's used on Commons, which resulted in the removal of the links as well as some other smaller breakage. Fix should be deployed ASAP-.--Eloquence (talk) 07:39, 11 March 2013 (UTC)

The link to the old form should be back in Upload Wizard now.--Eloquence (talk) 00:43, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

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Delete my own uploaded files

Couldn't find an answer or solution for this, sorry...

I've uploaded 3 files wrongfully, but I can't seem to delete them. Is it even possible to remove them?

The files are: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kit_left_arm_subtlewhitestripes.png http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kit_right_arm_whitestripe.png http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kit_body_excessen.png

thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Renierexc (talk • contribs) 15:10, 12 March 2013‎ (UTC)

 Done. ok? --McZusatz (talk) 16:35, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

That is perfect. Thank you very much! I'm always amazed on the great support of wikipedia! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Renierexc (talk • contribs) 17:14, 12 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Good to hear. I hope you think the support here on Commons is also great. ;-) —LX (talk, contribs) 18:51, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

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que tipo de documento debe ser mi texto para poder subirlo

que tipo de documento debe ser mi texto para poder subirlo — Preceding unsigned comment added by Megapatata (talk • contribs) 10:04, 10 March 2013‎ (UTC)

It doesn't look like anyone who speaks Spanish is going to answer, so: Commons is a repository of free, educational media files. We don't host texts except in a few very specific cases. Files like File:Salón de la fama de loquenderos.png are outside our project scope. And please don't upload random non-free files grabbed from the Internet like File:Rvd1.jpg. —LX (talk, contribs) 17:52, 13 March 2013 (UTC)

uploading video

why cant i upload videos on commons.? Himu258 (talk) 15:06, 11 March 2013 (UTC)

You can, but they have to be in OGG file format, and truly huge video files have to be uploaded in a special way. AnonMoos (talk) 15:32, 11 March 2013 (UTC)

You could install http://firefogg.org/ and then use Special:UploadWizard. Please let me know if there is still a problem with uploading. thx. --McZusatz (talk) 15:57, 11 March 2013 (UTC)

File name correction

Could you please delete the extra dot before the extension: File:Первый групповой перелет из Петербурга в Москву, 10—11 июля 1911 года..jpg Thanks --Nabak (talk) 22:57, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

Done; the image also needs a PD-Russia copyright tag, and some categories. AnonMoos (talk) 23:19, 12 March 2013 (UTC)

IFile:St. Louis Estes photo 2 (2).jpg

Copyright: Family Photo - Taken by P.& A. Photos, Los Angeles Bureau 10/28/1928 printed in newspaper. Public Domain — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skycam2006 (talk • contribs) 05:44, 14 March 2013‎ (UTC)

As you can see here, it was deleted because "No license since 17 April 2012". The fact that a photo was taken in 1928 in the United States doesn't automatically mean that it's in the public domain... AnonMoos (talk) 00:17, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

Source files

Moved here from Commons talk:Upload help#Source files. Commons talk:Upload help is intended solely for discussion about this help desk.

When it becomes possible to upload source files?

Source files are

• Spreadsheets (Excel, OpenOffice, ...)
• Source Code of Computer programs (Matlab, Octave, but also C, C#, C++, Visual Basic, ...)

They are used for the following things:

• Generate Images, Graphics, Videos, Sounds
• Generates wikicode of complex tables
• Reliable primary source (not copied from another unreliable "source", but the exact culculation)

Currently Wikimedia only allow to upload secondary products. The primary data must be kept on the own computer, so

• the information can be lost
• no one can complete/correct these information
• no one can prove the calculation

To my mind this should be solved. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Frank Klemm (talk • contribs) 20:08, 13 March 2013‎ (UTC)

This has previously been sporadically discussed on Commons talk:File types (and its archives), among other places. Wikimedia Commons is for media (visual, audio, or audio-visual), not really data as such. A relatively small amount of source code or data used to generate an image can just be cut-and-pasted onto the image's description page (see Category:Images including source code in their description). A very large amount of data used to generate an image may not be fully compatible with Commons' stated goals and policies... AnonMoos (talk) 00:22, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

Using file in wiki contents

How can I use this file File:Natural_beehive.JPG in a new wiki content? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sourav Bhowmick (talk • contribs) 19:46, 14 March 2013‎ (UTC)

To add the file to a Wikipedia article, use [[File:Natural_beehive.JPG|thumb]] where you want it to appear. It will look like you see on the right. --rimshot^talk 23:48, 14 March 2013 (UTC)

Urbana, Illinois

Hello help desk,

I'd like to know how to upload images from our Sister Cities project files onto the Urbana, IL web page of Wikipedia, so that the image goes with our sub-topic category "Sister Cities". I successfully opened an account and added new text to this page today, but am not sure how to add a few photographs.

I'd like to remove the current photograph of the road sign. Can I do so? Or can I move it out of the Sister Cities topic area, where it seems to be inserted. How can I accomplish that?

Also, the photos which are most compelling about our projects have various individuals in them who assisted in building the projects. Your form mentions that people in the photographs should sign copyright releases. This is not practical (it would be difficult doing so esp. from African participants). Therefore, should I use only images of buildings or scenery, and without people? The story of the Sister Cities program is all about friendships and personal interactions, and leaving out the people is like leaving out the heart of the story.

Thanks, Dennis Roberts drobertscitycouncil@yahoo.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by D. Roberts Urbana (talk • contribs) 19:03, 9 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Replace [[File:Urbana Miss America sign.jpg|thumb|Sign honoring [[Erika Harold]], [[Miss America]] 2003]] with [[File:Sister Cities Sign & Zomba crest.sm.jpg|thumb|New caption here.]] in the w:Urbana, Illinois article.--Canoe1967 (talk) 20:20, 16 March 2013 (UTC)

Another image

I am the source and author of the digital file: colby_buzzell.jpg. The image was take with my own personal camera. I followed all instructions correctly when I uploaded this file but yet is was deleted: 18:46, 15 March 2013‎ CommonsDelinker (talk | contribs)‎ m . . (4,740 bytes) (-89)‎ . . (Removing "Colby_buzzell.jpg", it has been deleted from Commons by INeverCry because: Copyright violation, see commons:Commons:Licensing.) (undo)

Wondering why and how I can uncorrect this/undo the deletion. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by CBFTW (talk • contribs) 21:13, 15 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Please only post your request at one place. --Stefan4 (talk) 21:15, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

upload photo

trying to upload photo of myself to my own wikipedia site — Preceding unsigned comment added by TBSheridan (talk • contribs) 20:06, 17 March 2013‎ (UTC)

OK. What do you need help with? —LX (talk, contribs) 15:07, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

Altering the licensing section

Hi ya, I can seem to alter the licensing part of an image I uploaded (it's a 250 y.o. map), [[1]] Cheers, Hillbillyholiday — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hillbillyholiday81 (talk • contribs) 10:53, 18 March 2013‎ (UTC)

(I assume you mean cannot.) Simply go to the file description page here on Commons (as opposed to the localised version on English Wikipedia), File:Hengistbury Head from Isaac Taylor's Map of Hampshire, 1759.jpg, and press the "edit" tab. Please do not upload multiple copies of the same file. It would appear that the appropriate tag to use is {{PD-old-auto-1923|1788}}. The second file should be marked as a {{Duplicate}}. Cheers, —LX (talk, contribs) 15:19, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

アップロード出来ない

アップロードウィザードが不具合のためアップロードが出来ない。— Preceding unsigned comment added by Highten31 (talk • contribs) 13:00, 18 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Translation: "I can not upload due to a bug in the Upload Wizard." —translated by Google Translate.

We cannot help you unless you describe the problem. Also, you are more likely to get a reply in Japanese at Commons:井戸端. —LX (talk, contribs) 17:59, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

Translation: "あなたが問題を記述しない限り、私たちはあなたを助けることはできません。また、 Commons:井戸端で日本語のヘルプを取得する可能性が高くなります。" —translated by Google Translate.

erian 007

¿como subo una definición nueva? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Erian 007 (talk • contribs) 16:33, 18 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Translation: "How do I upload a new definition?" —translated by Google Translate.

Wikimedia Commons (this website) is a media repository. You can upload media files here, but you cannot write dictionary definitions or encyclopædia articles here. For those things, please use Wiktionary or Wikipedia. —LX (talk, contribs) 18:07, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

Translation: "Wikimedia Commons (este sitio web) es un repositorio de medios de comunicación. Puede cargar archivos multimedia aquí, pero no se puede escribir definiciones de diccionario o enciclopedia artículos aquí. Por esas cosas, por favor, utilice Wikcionario o Wikipedia." —translated by Google Translate.

Uploader trouble

Hi: I noticed this afternoon that the uploader doesn't seem to be working. From previous entries, I can see this isn't the first time this has happened, but I haven't seen any explanation for it--is this a temporary situation, or is it something I'm doing wrong? I'd like to upload some photos for some articles I'm working on for Wikipedia, so any help you guys could give would be deeply appreciated. Thanks! - Ecjmartin1 (talk) 21:05, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

By "the uploader", I assume you mean the Upload Wizard? Basically, the people who put that in place, who are able to see if anything is wrong with it and fix it don't appear to be frequenting Commons, and those of us that do frequent Commons have very little ability to influence the workings of the Wizard. Have you tried using the old Commons:Upload process instead? It seems to be much less prone to breaking. —LX (talk, contribs) 21:23, 18 March 2013 (UTC)

Thanks! I'll check that out! - Ecjmartin1 (talk) 00:45, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

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I can't leave this page

A few days ago I had a problem uploading a file, so I abandoned the attempt. Now when I try to upload a file, all that I get is this page. How do I get back to the Upload Wizard? Martinvl (talk) 08:32, 21 March 2013 (UTC)

Special:UploadWizard. If that fails, use this -FASTILY ^(TALK) 22:47, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

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No subject

How can this story about me as Eduardo Cemano be used in creating a Wikipedia page? HISTORY OF THE PORN INDUSTRY AND MY CONTRIBUTION http://www.smashwords.com/extreader/read/39966/1/eduardo-cemano-the-birth-of-the-new-york-city-one-day-wonder-porno — Preceding unsigned comment added by Edseeman (talk • contribs) 13:11, 21 March 2013‎ (UTC)

You're not on Wikipedia right now. Wikimedia Commons (this site) is a repository of freely licensed and public domain images, video and other media files used by Wikipedia, other Wikimedia projects and others. If you have questions about adding content to Wikipedia, you should ask them on Wikipedia. —LX (talk, contribs) 16:01, 21 March 2013 (UTC)

Seeing as you seem more interested in crossposting the same question all over the place instead of acknowledging any responses you get, I'm going to go ahead and mark this for archival. Cheers, —LX (talk, contribs) 12:01, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

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How to Uploads photos

I want to upload my own portal photos to the wikimedia and I have full rights on the images what I have. When I am uploading those images the wikimedia is asking about copyright or license. Can you please answer me with a proper information by understanding a normal person also. — Preceding unsigned comment added by S.manwar.hossain (talk • contribs) 13:32, 22 March 2013‎ (UTC)

File:Http://www.flickr.com/photos/58649899@N06/8571146549/

You're probably running into problems trying to import a file from Flickr that is marked "all rights reserved" on Flickr. If it's your Flickr account, change the Flickr permission to a compatible license like CC-BY, and try the Upload Wizard again. If that doesn't work, come back here. It is tricky getting started with these things. cheers, Rd232 (talk) 16:08, 22 March 2013 (UTC)

Have you read Commons:Project scope/Summary#Must be freely licensed or public domain, which is part of our first steps guide? It explains what a copyright license is and why you need to grant one. I'm not sure why you think that we'd keep some more easily understandable set of instructions to ourselves until someone asks for it. We've made our official instructions as easy to understand as we're able to, but if you have any specific questions or improvement suggestions, we're happy to hear them. —LX (talk, contribs) 22:39, 22 March 2013 (UTC)

I guess not. Sorry, but we're not going to be able to help if you cannot give a more specific problem description. —LX (talk, contribs) 11:56, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

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E-Mailing rights to a photograph

I have e-mail confirmation from the photographer for the right to use a photo in the body of an e-mail. Where can I upload this e-mail to ensure that my photograph is not taken down? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dpapalia0 (talk • contribs) 20:51, 22 March 2013‎ (UTC)

See Commons:OTRS. —LX (talk, contribs) 22:21, 22 March 2013 (UTC)

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api-error-blocked?

Hi, I've encountered an error when uploading media to Wikimedia Commons. When I try to upload, the error message [api-error-blocked] appears.

Any solutions or explanations? Thanks! YOSF0113 (talk) 03:54, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

UploadWizard is a highly experimental, and regularly unstable feature. I'd suggest trying the old upload form: Special:Upload. -FASTILY ^(TALK) 22:49, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

When I tried to upload a picture for public usage, I clicked on "upload file" and get a swirl in the middle of the page -- nothing happens. I tried for almost an hour trying to find a way to upload the picture. Why is is so difficult? How do I do it? statman (talk) 20:17, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

See my response to YOSF0113 above. -FASTILY ^(TALK) 22:49, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

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Merge

Could you please help merging recently uploaded "Category:Уточкин, Сергей Исаевич" with existing "Category:Sergey Utochkin" on "Category:Aviators from Russia"

Thank you. --Nabak (talk) 03:18, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

 Done -FASTILY ^(TALK) 03:45, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

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No subject

Can I upload an image that is on Flickr with a CC-BY-NC-SA license?

Why am I asking? Because I recently wanted to do this, read the instructions on Wikimedia Commons which suggested this was NOT OK, so contacted the owner of the image to ask him to amend the license to CC-BY-SA. He replied saying he was happy for the image to be used on Wikimedia Commons (but did not amend the license information against the image on Flickr.) I forwarded this message to permissions-commons@wikimedia.org, and was told " it was not strictly needed" since "[t]he preferred approach with Flickr images is to specify the license on the image, and that was done."

I now wish to upload another image, which I have created by adapting one I found on Flickr with a CC-BY-NC-SA license. Can you clarify whether or not I can simply do so, or whether I should seek the explicit permission of the owner of the original image?

Many thanks

Simontcope (talk) 17:14, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

No, content published only under a license limited to {{Non-commercial}} uses, such as {{Cc-by-nc-sa}}, is not accepted on Commons. For copyrighted content to be hosted on Commons, the copyright holder must approve publication under a license that allows anyone to use the content for any purpose. Permissions that only cover use on Commons are not sufficient; anyone must be able to use the content for any purpose, and if Commons is allowed to host the file under a license that makes that possible, distributing it elsewhere under a non-free license makes little sense. As for derivatives of a work published only under a {{Cc-by-nc-sa}} license, you cannot publish them under a different license without explicit permission from the original author. See Commons:Project scope/Summary and Commons:Derivative works. —LX (talk, contribs) 18:04, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

OK, thanks for clarifying

Simontcope (talk) 08:59, 26 March 2013 (UTC)

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formatos

que tipo de formatos pueden ser para subir archivos — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pepemen (talk • contribs) 01:30, 27 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Commons:Formatos de archivo. —LX (talk, contribs) 06:09, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

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Television screenshots

I would like to upload some television screenshots but am uncertain about how to do so without violating copyright. Is it possible to use any of these images: [2], [3], [4], [5] [6]? If so, who and how should I ask for permission? --1ST7 (talk) 20:10, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

See Commons:Screenshots. CBS isn't going to release their content under a license that allows others to use it for commercial purposes. —LX (talk, contribs) 21:21, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

Can they still be uploaded for a Wikipedia article without using the Commons? --1ST7 (talk) 22:28, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

You'll have to check with the specific Wikipedia edition that you have in mind. For the English Wikipedia edition, the relevant policy and guidelines are at en:Wikipedia:Non-free content, and questions may be directed at en:Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. —LX (talk, contribs) 11:50, 29 March 2013 (UTC)

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uploading Picture files

Just can`t upload pictures for an article with commons. Only see the waiting sign all the time. What to do?

Thanks and regards Alfons Kifmann — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alfons Kifmann (talk • contribs) 13:55, 6 February 2013‎ (UTC)

Try using the old upload form: Special:Upload -FASTILY ^(TALK) 22:45, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

Upload wizard doesn't work 3

I happen to have the same problem with the upload wizard as reported by Richardkw ("Upload wizard doesn't work", 28 June 2012) and Saibo ("Upload wizard doesn't work 2", 1 July 2012): In the midlle of the screen the standard gnome sign for loading continues spinning without end, i.e. the wizard fails to load. I tried several browsers (epiphany, firefox, SeaMonkey) -- neither does work. Any ideas what is wrong with my setting? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.60.36.94 (talk • contribs) 17:31, 9 February 2013‎ (UTC)

Try using the old upload form: Special:Upload -FASTILY ^(TALK) 22:45, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

вопрос касается авторского права.

Я хотел бы загрузить файл с эмблемой Регбийного клуба Барс (Санкт-Петербург) Основан в 31 октября 2010г. Является участником чемпионата города и с 2013г. чемпионате России в первой лиге зона Северо-Запад. Файл есть в интернете http://vk.com/rc_bars — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sirop1986 (talk • contribs) 03:09, 13 March 2013‎ (UTC)

This forum is for help on how to upload files to Commons. If you're wondering whether the file is suitable in terms of copyright for Commons, you should as about it here -FASTILY ^(TALK) 22:47, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

Adding uploaded images to articles

I have some recent pictures for the National Register of Historic Places that I will be uploading to Wiki Commons, and I would then like to add them to the pertinent articles. Do I add them myself, or does someone else do that?

Sorry for the question, but I'm only familiar with the procedure that was used during the NRHP contest for which there was a link to upload images for each place. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cecouchman (talk • contribs) 16:18, 25 March 2013‎ (UTC)

No need to be sorry. You can edit Wikipedia articles yourself to add files that you've uploaded to Commons (unless, of course, you're blocked on Wikipedia or the article is protected from editing). I suspect that most files that are added to articles are added by their uploaders. —LX (talk, contribs) 17:53, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

No subject

how do I upload photos from this page — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robert karr52 (talk • contribs) 12:54, 30 March 2013‎ (UTC)

Go to Special:UploadWizard and follow the instructions. If you have any specific questions, please come back and ask them here. —LX (talk, contribs) 09:02, 31 March 2013 (UTC)

This section was archived on a request by: —LX (talk, contribs) 09:03, 31 March 2013 (UTC)

Location (Longitude/Latitude) Field

Why is it not possible to enter the correct data for 'location (longitude/latitude)? When I enter the correct data, the 'Upload Wizard' returns: "There are 2 errors with the form above. Correct the errors, and try submitting again." Does anybody here know how longitude and latitude are expressed? Please remedy, because it is quite annoying if You want to provide the exact location for an image, but You can't because the system does not acknowledge latitude and longitude the way they are used in Google Earth or anywhere else in navigation. What's up with that? Thanks for looking into this - whoever can change the field values to reflect the correct entry e.g. 154°54'37.43"W — Preceding unsigned comment added by Helenasophiahi (talk • contribs) 19:03, 25 March 2013‎ (UTC)

You need six numbers and two letters like:

{{Location|154|54|0|N|37|25|48|W}}

Or two decimal like:

{{Location dec|154.9|37.43}} --Canoe1967 (talk) 20:10, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

You cannot have 154 degrees North! Have you reversed the lat and long?

{{Location|37|25|48|N|154|54|0|W}}

Camera location	37° 25′ 48″ N, 154° 54′ 00″ W	View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap

or omitted the latitude for 154° 54' 37.43"W which at 10° N would be {{Location|10|0|0|N|154|54|37.43|W}}

Camera location	10° 00′ 00″ N, 154° 54′ 37.25″ W	View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap

Finavon (talk) 09:19, 2 August 2013 (UTC)

How can I un-delete images

Hello I had many files deleted (list follows). They are all ok to be put as I have been requested to do so by the copyright holders for these two pages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Latour and http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Latour . Essentially the images are photos of works by Alfred Latour (1888-1964). The type of copyright should state "The copyright holder of this image hereby irrevocably releases all rights to it, allowing it to be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, used, modified, built upon, or otherwise exploited in any way by anyone for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial. However, as a courtesy, a link back to © Copyright Fondation Alfred Latour. All Rights Reserved. would be appreciated." How can I put this type of copyright back on the images? Thanks very much in advance. Here are the list of images: File:"Paysage"_1938_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Camargue"_1941_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Rizière"_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Paysage"_1938_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Barque"_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Paysage"_1962_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Baudelaire,_Les_fleurs_du_Mal"_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Paul_Claudel,_Partage_de_Midi"_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Autoportrait"_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg ; File:"Reportage"_par_Alfred_Latour.jpg --Josephineemilie (talk) 23:15, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

Since they were previously published then the copyright holder would need to email Commons:OTRS to verify themselves and the licence.--Canoe1967 (talk) 00:12, 29 March 2013 (UTC)

Зариф Башири портрет для книги выполнен внуком Энрике Башири .

Зариф Башири портрет для книги выполнен внуком Энрике Башири .Этот портрет моего деда рисовал я и хочу поставить на страничку в Википедии.--Энрике Башири (talk) 06:46, 31 March 2013 (UTC)

How to upload a derivative work from another Commons file using the wizard

Hello, it may be an already-answered question but I wonder if someone could tell me how to easily upload a derivate work from another Commons file (say a translation of an existing map into a new language) using the "new" wizard. In the old form there was a clear option for it but I see no clear and simple way to do it in the new interface, though I suppose there is. Thank you in advance.--Rowanwindwhistler (talk) 09:13, 31 March 2013 (UTC)

I do not think this exists. Needs to be implemented with high priority, though. --McZusatz (talk) 11:33, 31 March 2013 (UTC)

I see. I think it would definitely help to have some simple option in the wizard to indicate that the file being uploaded is a derivative from one already in Commons so that it could take the basic information from the source file. I tend to use the old interface for this but it sometimes fails and I suppose the idea of the new wizard is to get rid of the old interface altogether...--Rowanwindwhistler (talk) 20:36, 31 March 2013 (UTC)