User blog:Jadelady/Pictures

This serves as a guide on how to upload and update/replace pictures. Please keep in mind of the following rules and/or suggestions:

File name
Please rename your pictures if they are going to be used on a wiki page. For example, do not upload one with the filename "IMG10349835.jpg" or "Screenshot040420_13947157.png" without changing it. The only exception is if you are adding it to the comments section where you're showing something to other users to ask about dialogue or a "fact" that was stated, etc.

If you hit "upload" before changing the name and you realize your mistake, please contact a admin / moderator to rename your image file.

It is suggested that you include the Book/Series abbreviated acronym, the character name and face model if applicable, and/or a brief description of the outfit or item. For example, King "Liam" has three face models and numerous outfits. Three files of the same outfit but different face models are named:
 * Liam F1 Anointment Ceremony Outfit.PNG
 * TRH2_King_Liam_face_v2_Anointing_Ceremony_outfit.png
 * King F3 Anointment Ceremony Outfit.png

All are correct; all were uploaded by different editors. No one's name is better than the others, but we all understand what the image is referring to.

File extension
Preferred image files are .jpg and .png. Of those two, .png is preferred if the resolution is the same. PNG format is a lossless compression file format, which makes it a common choice for use on the Web. PNG is a good choice for storing line drawings, text, and iconic graphics at a small file size. JPG format is a lossy compressed file format. This makes it useful for storing photographs at a smaller size than a BMP. JPG is a common choice for use on the Web because it is compressed. For storing line drawings, text, and iconic graphics at a smaller file size, PNG is the better choice because they are lossless. JPEGs are for photographs and realistic images. PNGs are for line art, text-heavy images, and images with few colors. GIFs are rarely used; the exception being for The Fate because her character model shifts from a younger to an older face depending on her emotion.

If you are replacing an image file with an image with better / bigger resolution but they have two different file extensions (that is, you are trying to replace a .jpg with a .png, or replace a .png with a .jpg), you need to change your file extension before you upload. There are various programs that can help you with this. If you are having difficulty with this, please contact a admin / moderator to help you convert your image file.

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