Wikipedia:Image dos and don'ts

Images make Wikipedia more informative, accessible, and professional.

In general, when working with images:

DO: Review the image style guide and use policy. Add helpful captions and alt text. Try to find at least one image for each article. Look for free images. Create and upload your own images. Use the best file format for each image. Clean up images: crop, color-correct, etc. Use objects for scale where helpful.

DON’T: Don't upload non-free images. Don't use images for tables or charts. Don't overload articles with images. Don't add images that are not relevant. Don't flip artwork, text, or faces. Don't set fixed image sizes. Don't sandwich text between two images. Don't refer to images by their placement.

See also

• Creation and usage of media files
• Introduction to uploading images
• Picture tutorial