MediaWiki:Uploadtext

Notice: Your file will be deleted on sight if you don't follow these rules:


 * Provide detailed information on the source of the file (you can copy-paste and fill out the form on the right).
 * If you got it from the Internet, provide the full URL . (Or it will be deleted in about ten seconds)
 * Most images on the Internet cannot be used. Please check with these rules before assuming it can. Images from other news agencies are unacceptable.


 * Specify the license/what it is of the file by selecting it from the drop-down list below. Only the fair use situations listed in the licensing drop down are permitted on Wikinews, Free images (such as public domain images) should go on Wikimedia Commons.
 * Every single usage should have a Fair Use Rationale.


 * Last of all, please use descriptive names. E.g. instead of   use  .

If you need help with uploading an image, or if you are unsure if it is suitable for Wikinews, please ask in the (or IRC).

If the image is available under a free licence (like public domain, GFDL, CC-[BY or SA, not NC or ND], works of the US federal government, etc) or if you took the image yourself, please upload it to the Wikimedia Commons, a shared repository of content which can be used on all Wikimedia projects in all languages. Please upload all images under a free licence to Wikimedia Commons. (You will need to merge your accounts first.)

For more information, please see the fair use policy, and Image use policy.