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== How to upload images ==
To upload an image (or any other kind of file), click the ''Upload file'' link in the sidebar
== Image guidelines ==
When uploading images, please follow these guidelines:
* '''The preferred file type is PNG.'''
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* '''For in-game screenshots, capture the screenshot at the native resolution.''' This can be done by setting your PCSX2 resolution to native and capturing the screenshot through PCSX2 directly. This is to ensure screenshots are consistent throughout the wiki.▼
** Do not convert images to PNG, as the converted file will be worse than the original.
** If you only have a screenshot that is non-native resolution and you are unable to take a new one, you can still upload it if it's a PNG. Just put {{Tlc|Replace image|Not native resolution}} in the image description and someone will eventually come along to replace it.▼
* '''In-game screenshots should be captured at native resolution.'''
* '''Use descriptive files names''', eg. {{color|limegreen|Sly 1 May proto debug menu.png}} instead of {{color|red|SCREENSHOT_202207050937.PNG}}.▼
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** This is to ensure all screenshots are consistent and faithful to the games.
▲*** If you only have a
* '''Use descriptive files names.'''
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* '''Please tag images when you upload them'''
** Tagging an image automatically places the images in the correct categories for you.
** See below for the complete list of image tags.
== Tagging images ==
When you upload your image, there will be a box to type in a description. This is where you can tag your image so it gets added to the appropriate category. Just
=== Screenshots ===
Use this tag for all screenshots of games, tools, or other things. Replace "Sly 1" with whatever game it is a screenshot of, or
<pre>
{{Screenshot tag|Sly 1}}
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=== Logos ===
<pre>
{{Logo tag|Sly 1}}
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Use this tag for images you plan to use on your user page. If you stop using these images, they will likely be deleted.
<pre>
{{Personal image|username}}
</pre>
{{Personal image|username}}
=== Replace image ===
Use this tag to mark images that need to be replaced. Please put the reason as the first parameter.
<pre>
{{Replace image|Put the reason here.}}
</pre>
{{Replace image|Put the reason here.}}
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