These are tags that may be placed on thefile description pages, i.e., the pages that open up when pictures in articles are clicked. This is not the complete list (at the moment). When tagging images, please see the full text list atWikipedia:File copyright tags.
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| {{bsr}} links talk edit |  This image has source information, but it either linksdirectly to the image or is ageneric baseURL, or is not an Internet source for an image that was likely found on the Internet. Source information should be provided so that thecopyright status can be verified by others. It is requested that a better source be provided to make determination of the copyright information easier. Please provide a URL to anHTML page that contains this image. SeeWikipedia:Citing sources#Multimedia for more information. Please remove this template once better source information is provided. Notify the uploader with: {{subst:bsr-user|1=File:Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~ | ||||||||||
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| {{ffd}} links talk edit | The purpose of this file is currently being discussed in accordance with Wikipedia'simage use policy. The outcome of the discussion may result in the file's usage or license being changed, or possibly itsdeletion. Please share your thoughts on the matter atthis file's entry on theFiles for discussion page. Feel free to edit the file description page, but the pagemust not be blanked and this noticemust not be removed until the discussion is closed. How to list a file for discussion: 1. Add {{ffd|log=2025 October 27}} to the file description page.2. Add {{subst:Ffd2|1=Template index/File namespace|uploader= |reason= }} ~~~~ toadd a line to today's FfD.3. Add {{ffdc|1=Template index/File namespace|log=2025 October 27}} in the caption on each page in thefile links.4. Please consider notifying the uploader by placing {{subst:ffd notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} on their talk page(s). | ||||||||||
| {{imagewatermark}} links talk edit |  This image containsdigital watermarking or credits in the image itself. Additionally, if this image is a freely licensed image, it is in violation of Wikipedia'simage use policy. An effort should be made to replace this image with a non-watermarked alternative. Refer toWikipedia:Uploading images for instructions.Caution: Before removing a watermark from a copyrighted image, please readthe WMF's analysis of the legal ramifications of doing so. | ||||||||||
| {{NARA-image}} links talk edit |  This image is available from theOnline Public Access (OPA) of theUnited States National Archives and Records Administration under the National Archives Identifier{{{id}}}. This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. SeeWikipedia:Image copyright tags for more information.  | ||||||||||
| {{not orphan}} links talk edit | Thisfree file is linked to from some pages (such as pagename). Please do not delete withoutverifying that it is no longer needed. | ||||||||||
| {{now commons}} links talk edit |  [[WP:CSD#F8|F8]]: File available on Wikimedia Commons as [[c:File:Template index/File namespace]]This file is now available onWikimedia Commons asFile:Template index/File namespace (with the same name). Files that have been tagged with this template may be deleted after satisfying conditions ofCSD F8.Administrators: If the file has been properly moved,delete it. If not, change the{{Now Commons}} tag to: {{Incomplete move to Commons|Wikipedia:Template index/File namespace|reason=reason why the image could not be moved}}File does not exist on Commons! Please do not delete this image. | ||||||||||
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| {{SVG-Logo}} links talk edit |  This is aScalable Vector Graphics (SVG) image of a registeredtrademark orcopyrightedlogo. Ifnon-free content restrictions apply, this image should not be rendered any larger than is required for the purposes of identification and/or critical commentary. SeeWikipedia:Logos. | ||||||||||
| {{trademark}} links talk edit |  This work contains material which may be subject totrademark laws in one or more jurisdictions. Before using this content, please ensure that it is used to identify the entity or organization that owns the trademark and thatyou have the right to use it under the laws which apply in the circumstances of your intended use.You are solely responsible for ensuring that you do not infringe someone else's trademark. These restrictions areindependent of the copyright status. See also the Wikipediatrademark disclaimer andWikipedia:Logos. |
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| {{file template notice}} links talk edit | To place a file in thiscategory, add the tag {{template name}} to the bottom of the file's description page. If you are not sure which category a file belongs to, consult thefile copyright tag page. If this category is very large, please consider placing your file in a new or existing subcategory. Free files can be moved to theWikimedia Commons. |
Images with a free license loaded into Wikipedia should be transferred into Wikimedia Commons. To do this simply add the template {{Copy to Wikimedia Commons}} to the image page.
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| {{copy to Wikimedia Commons}} links talk edit |  This file is a candidate to be copied toWikimedia Commons. Any user may perform this transfer; refer toWikipedia:Moving files to Commons for details. If this file has problems withattribution,copyright, or is otherwiseineligible for Commons, thenremove this tag andDO NOT transfer it; repeat violators may beblocked from editing. Other Instructions
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| {{cc-by-1.0}} links talk edit |   This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution 1.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/1.0/CC-BY-1.0Creative Commons Attribution 1.0truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. |
| {{cc-by-2.0}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution 2.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/CC-BY-2.0Creative Commons Attribution 2.0truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. |
| {{cc-by-2.5}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution 2.5 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/CC-BY-2.5Creative Commons Attribution 2.5truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. |
| {{cc-by-3.0}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/CC-BY-3.0Creative Commons Attribution 3.0truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. |
| {{cc-by-3.0,2.5,2.0,1.0}} links talk edit | This file is licensed under theCreative Commons Attribution license versions3.0,2.5,2.0, and1.0. This template should only be used on image pages. |
| {{cc-by-4.0}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution 4.0 License.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/CC-BY-4.0Creative Commons Attribution 4.0truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. For articles, see{{CC-notice}}. |
| {{cc-by-sa-1.0}} links talk edit |  This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution-ShareAlike 1.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0/CC-BY-SA-1.0Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 1.0truetrue This template should only be used on image pages. |
| {{cc-by-sa-2.0}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution-ShareAlike 2.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CC-BY-SA-2.0Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. |
| {{cc-by-sa-2.5}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution-ShareAlike 2.5 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/CC-BY-SA-2.5Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5truetrue This template should only be used on image pages. |
| {{cc-by-sa-3.0}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/CC-BY-SA-3.0Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0truetrue |
| {{cc-by-sa-3.0,2.5,2.0,1.0}} links talk edit | This file is licensed under theCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license versions3.0,2.5,2.0, and1.0.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/CC-BY-SA-3.0Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0truetrue This template should only be used on image pages. |
| {{cc-by-sa-4.0}} links talk edit | This work is licensed under theCreative CommonsAttribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/CC-BY-SA-4.0Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0truetrue This template should only be used on file pages. |
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| {{di-disputed fair use rationale}} links talk edit |  This filehas anon-free use rationale that is disputed. Unless this concern is addressed by correcting any shortcomings in thenon-free use rationale (templates such asTemplate:Non-free use rationale can assist in this), the file will bedeleted or removed from some usesseven days after this template was added. Please remove this template if you have successfully addressed the concern.Note that if you disagree with the shortcomings of the non-free use rationale as described above, please discuss the matter on thetalk page, butdo not remove this notice from files you have uploaded. Administrators: Check the image talk page for commentsbeforedeleting this file.[[WP:CSD#F7|F7]]: Violates [[WP:NFCC|non-free use policy]] Usage: {{di-disputed non-free use rationale|date=27 October 2025|concern=concern}}Notify the uploader with: {{subst:di-disputed non-free use rationale-notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~Add the following to the image captions: {{Deletable file-caption||F7}}%5B%5BWP%3ACSD%23F7%7CF7%5D%5D%3A+Violates+%5B%5BWP%3ANFCC%7Cnon-free+use+policy%5D%5D | ||
| {{di-no fair use rationale}} links talk edit | This file is claimed to be used under Wikipedia'spolicy for non-free content buthas no explanation as to why it is permitted under the policy. Non-free images need arationale each time they are used in an article. A rationale must be included on this image description page. Unless at least one rationale is provided, the file will bedeleted afterMonday, 15 July 2024. Please remove this template if a rationale is provided.Note that theboilerplate copyright tagsdo not by themselves constitute a rationale. Administrators:delete this file. Usage: {{di-no non-free use rationale|date=27 October 2025}}Notify the uploader with: {{subst:di-no non-free use rationale-notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~Add the following to the image captions: {{Deletable file-caption|Monday, 15 July 2024|F6}}%5B%5BWP%3ACSD%23F6%7CF6%5D%5D%3A+Non-free+media+file+with+no+%5B%5BWP%3AFUR%7Cnon-free+use+rationale%5D%5D | ||
| {{di-no license}} links talk edit | This filedoes not have information on itscopyright and licensing status. Unless the copyright and licensing status is provided, the file will bedeleted afterMonday, 15 July 2024. Please remove this template if a correctcopyright license tag has been added.Administrators:delete this file. Usage: {{di-no license|date=27 October 2025}}Notify the uploader with: {{subst:di-no license-notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~Add the following to the image captions: {{Deletable file-caption|Monday, 15 July 2024|F4}}%5B%5BWP%3ACSD%23F4%7CF4%5D%5D%3A+Lack+of+licensing+information | ||
| {{di-no source}} links talk edit | This file ismissing clear and verifiable source information. Source information is needed so that thecopyright status may beverified by others. Unless the source is clarified, the file will bedeletedseven days after this template was added. Please remove this template if the source has been updated.Administrators:delete this file. Usage: {{di-no source|date=27 October 2025}}Notify the uploader with: {{subst:di-no source-notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~Add the following to the image captions: {{Deletable file-caption||F4}}%5B%5BWP%3ACSD%23F4%7CF4%5D%5D%3A+File+without+a+source+for+more+than+7+days | ||
| {{di-orphaned fair use}} links talk edit | This file is unlicensed for use on Wikipedia and allowedonly under a claim of non-free use perWikipedia:Non-free content, butit is not used in any articles. Unless some reason to retain it is given, the file will bedeletedseven days after this template was added. Please remove this template if a reason for keeping this image has been provided, or it is still used in articles.Administrators:delete this file afterconfirming it is not in use. Usage: {{di-orphaned non-free use|date=27 October 2025|replacement=replacement image}}For non-replaced images: {{di-orphaned non-free use|date=27 October 2025}}Notify the uploader with: {{subst:di-orphaned non-free use-notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~%5B%5BWP%3ACSD%23F5%7CF5%5D%5D%3A+Unused+non-free+media+file+for+more+than+7+days | ||
| {{di-replaceable fair use}} links talk edit | F7: Violatesnon-free content criterion#1F7: Violatesnon-free content criterion#1 This file may fail Wikipedia'sfirst non-free content criterion in that itillustrates a subject for which a free image might reasonably be found or created that adequately provides the same information, or whichcould be adequately covered with text alone Unless it is determined to be irreplaceable, the file will bedeletedtwo days after this template was added. Please do not remove this tag.Note : if you believe that a free replacement image cannot be reasonably found or created please add one of the followingwithout removing this tag: {{di-replaceable non-free use disputed|Your reason that a free replacement can not be found or created}} Administrators: Ensure the claim of replaceability is sound and not legitimately disputed beforedeleting this file. Usage: {{di-replaceable non-free use|date=27 October 2025}}Notify the uploader with: {{subst:di-replaceable non-free use-notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} ~~~~Add the following to the image captions: {{Deletable file-caption||F7}}%5B%5BWP%3ACSD%23F7%7CF7%5D%5D%3A+Violates+%5B%5BWP%3ANFCC%7Cnon-free+content+criterion%5D%5D+%5B%5BWP%3ANFCC%231%7C%231%5D%5D | ||
| {{ffd}} links talk edit | The purpose of this file is currently being discussed in accordance with Wikipedia'simage use policy. The outcome of the discussion may result in the file's usage or license being changed, or possibly itsdeletion. Please share your thoughts on the matter atthis file's entry on theFiles for discussion page. Feel free to edit the file description page, but the pagemust not be blanked and this noticemust not be removed until the discussion is closed. How to list a file for discussion: 1. Add {{ffd|log=2025 October 27}} to the file description page.2. Add {{subst:Ffd2|1=Template index/File namespace|uploader= |reason= }} ~~~~ toadd a line to today's FfD.3. Add {{ffdc|1=Template index/File namespace|log=2025 October 27}} in the caption on each page in thefile links.4. Please consider notifying the uploader by placing {{subst:ffd notice|1=Template index/File namespace}} on their talk page(s). |
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| {{featured picture}} links talk edit |  This is afeatured picture, which means thatmembers of the community have identified it as one of the finest images on the English Wikipedia, adding significantly to its accompanying article. If you have a different image of similar quality, be sure toupload it using the properfree license tag,add it to a relevant article, andnominate it. |
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| {{artifacts}} links talk edit |  This image wasuploaded in thePNG,GIF or other lossless image format. However, it contains visiblelossycompression artifacts. These artifacts may have come from theJPEG format or from saving a colorful image in theGIF format instead of thePNG format. If possible, please upload a PNG orSVG version of this image, derived from a non-lossy source so that it doesn't contain anycompression artifacts (or with existing artifacts removed). After doing so, please replace all instances of the artifacted version throughout Wikipedia (noted under the "File links" header), tag the old version with {{obsolete|NewImage.ext}}, and remove this tag. For more information, seeWikipedia:Preparing images for upload. | ||
| {{bad GIF}} links talk edit | This still image wasuploaded in theGIF format. However, it contains information that could be stored more efficiently or more accurately in thePNG,JPEG, orSVG formats. If possible, please upload asuitable JPEG, PNG, or SVG version (as appropriate) of this image, being sure to keep it low-resolution if it is non-free. After doing so, please replace all instances of the GIF version throughout Wikipedia (noted under the “File links” header), tag the GIF version with {{obsolete|NewImage.ext}}, and remove this tag. For more information, seeWikipedia:Preparing images for upload. | ||
| {{bad JPEG}} links talk edit |  This image wasuploaded in theJPEG format even though itconsists of non-photographic data. The information it contains could be stored more efficiently or more accurately in thePNG orSVGformat. If possible, please upload a PNG or SVG version of this image,derived from a non-JPEG source so that it doesn't contain anycompression artifacts (or with existing artifactsremoved) and with transparency where appropriate. After doing so, please replace all instances of the JPEG version throughout Wikipedia (noted under the "File links" header), tag the JPEG version with {{obsolete|NewImage.ext}}, and remove this tag. For more information, seeWikipedia:Preparing images for upload.(Search for similar images) This image has been added toCategory:Images with inappropriate JPEG compression. | ||
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| {{ClearType}} links talk edit | The text in this screenshot has been rendered usingsubpixel rendering (ClearType). Subpixel rendering employs certain physical features of aTFT LCDmonitor but will thereforeappear incorrectly onCRT and otherLCD monitors. This screenshot should be retaken with subpixel rendering disabled. (Other types offont smoothing oranti-aliasing do not have this problem.)  | ||
| {{ia-blownout}} links talk edit | The bright areas of this picture areclipped and are pure white or lack detail. To image reviewers and patrollers: If you disagree with this assessment please leave a comment on the talk page. | ||
| {{ia-focus}} links talk edit | The main subject of this image is blurry and out offocus. Unless this is intentional, please replace the image with one that is clearly in focus. To image reviewers and patrollers: If you disagree with this assessment please leave a comment on the talk page. | ||
| {{ia-underexposed}} links talk edit | This image is underexposed. Unless this is intentional, please replace the image with one with correct exposure. To image reviewers and patrollers: If you disagree with this assessment please leave a comment on the talk page. | ||
| {{Image-Poor-Quality}} links talk edit | This image is of generally poor quality. Please upload a better quality version if available, or try to avoid its use. This image is considered to be of low quality because {{{1}}} To image reviewers and patrollers: If you disagree with this assessment please leave a comment on the talk page. | ||
| {{obsolete}} links talk edit | This media file is obsolete. It is advisable that you use the newer file,[[:File:|]]. Note: This image will not be deleted unless it is explicitlynominated for deletion. | ||
| {{opaque}} links talk edit | This image wasuploaded with anopaque background where it should have beentransparent. If possible, please upload aPNG orSVG version of this image, derived from a non-JPEG source so that it could hopefully contain analpha channel and nocompression artifacts (or with existing artifacts removed). After doing so, please replace all instances of this version throughout Wikipedia (noted under the "File links" header), and mark this image as{{obsolete|replacement image}}. For more information, seeWikipedia:Preparing images for upload. | ||
| {{rename media}} links talk edit | The name of this media object is misspelled, incomplete, misleading, cryptic, does not conform to an established naming convention, is largely duplicative to another name, or shadows a file name on Wikimedia Commons. It has been suggested that this media object berenamed. For further information about when to rename, seeWikipedia:File names. This request will be dealt with by an administrator orfile mover. Warning: the{{Rename media}} template is not meant to be used outside the File: namespace. Use{{Requested move}} on the talk page of the page that you believe should be moved instead. | ||
| {{should be PNG}} links talk edit | This image wasuploaded in a format such asGIF orJPEG, thereby degrading its quality. It is better to use thePNG format, which supportsfull color,lossless compression andtransparency. If the original image is available or can be reconstructed, please upload a PNG version of the image. After doing so, replace all instances of this version (noted under the "File links" header), tag this version with Please do not convert GIF/JPEG images directly to PNG! This will not improve its quality.  | ||
| {{should be SVG}} links talk edit | This image wasuploaded in araster graphics format such asPNG,GIF, orJPEG. However, itcontains information that could be stored more efficiently and/or accurately in theSVG format, as avector graphic. If possible, please upload an SVG version of this image. After confirming it is of comparable quality, please replace all instances of the previous version throughout Wikipedia (noted under the "File links" header), tag the old version with {{Vector version available|NewImage.svg}}, and remove this tag. For more information, seeWikipedia:Preparing images for upload. For assistance with converting to SVG, please see theGraphics Lab.Do not re-draw or auto-trace non-free images; instead, seek out vector versions from official sources.  | ||
| {{vector version available}} links talk edit | A [[:File:|vector version of this image]] is also available, and should be used in place of thisraster image where the raster image contains information that could be stored more efficiently and/or accurately in theSVG format, as avector graphic. If its license requires the preservation of attribution or revision history, the raster version of this image shouldnot be deleted, in order to maintain this information. For more information, see thedocumentation on MediaWiki's support of SVG images. File:Template index/File namespace  [[:File:]][[File:|100px|SVG version of image]] |
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| {{free screenshot}} links talk edit | This screenshot is of a program that has been released under afree software license. As a derivative work of that program, this screenshot falls under the same license. Free software license:Warning:Needs a specified license, please read thetemplate documentation. |
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| {{GFDL}} links talk edit |  Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of theGNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. GFDLGNU Free Documentation License//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_Licensetruetrue    If this file iseligible for relicensing, it may also be used under theCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 license. The relicensing status of this image has not yet been reviewed.You can help.  |
| {{GFDL-self}} links talk edit | I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of theGNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. GFDLGNU Free Documentation License//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License This template should only be used on file pages. If this file iseligible for relicensing, it may also be used under theCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 license. The relicensing status of this image has not yet been reviewed.You can help. |
| {{GPL}} links talk edit | This work isfree software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of theGNU General Public License as published by theFree Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or any later version. This work is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, butwithout any warranty; without even the implied warranty ofmerchantability orfitness for a particular purpose. Seeversion 2 andversion 3 of the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.htmlGPLGNU General Public Licensetruetrue |
| {{LGPL}} links talk edit | This work is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of theGNU Lesser General Public License as published by theFree Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This work is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, butwithout any warranty; without even the implied warranty ofmerchantability orfitness for a particular purpose. See theGNU Lesser General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License along with this library; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.htmlLGPLGNU Lesser General Public Licensetruetrue |
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| {{non-free 2D art}} links talk edit |  This image represents a two-dimensional work of art, such as adrawing,painting,print, or similar creation. Thecopyright for this image is likely owned by either theartist who created it, theindividual who commissioned the work, or theirlegal heirs. It is believed that the use oflow-resolution images of artworks:
qualifies asfair use underUnited States copyright law. Any other use of this image, whether on Wikipedia or elsewhere, could potentially constitute acopyright infringement. For further information, please refer toWikipedia's guidelines on non-free content.  To the uploader:
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| {{non-free album cover}} links talk edit |  This image is of acover of an audio recording, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the work or the artist(s) which produced the recording or cover artwork in question. It is believed that the use oflow-resolution images of such covers
qualifies asfair use under thecopyright law of the United States.Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, may becopyright infringement. SeeWikipedia:Non-free content for more information. To the uploader:
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| {{non-free book cover}} links talk edit |  This image is ofbook cover(s), and thecopyright for it is most likely owned either by theartist who created the cover(s) or thepublisher of the book(s). It is believed that the use oflow-resolution images of book covers
qualifies asfair use under thecopyright law of the United States.Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, might becopyright infringement. SeeWikipedia:Non-free content for more information. To the uploader:
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| {{non-free comic}} links talk edit |  This image is from acomic strip,webcomic or from the cover or interior of acomic book. Thecopyright for this image is most likely owned by either thepublisher of the comic or thewriter(s) and/orartist(s) which produced the comic in question. It is believed that
qualifies asfair use underUnited States copyright law.Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, may becopyright infringement. SeeWikipedia:Non-free content andWikipedia:WikiProject Comics/copyright for more information. To the uploader:
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| {{non-free computer icon}} links talk edit | Fair use //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Template_index/File_namespacetrue This image is acopyright-protectedcomputer icon of acomputer program. It is believed that the exhibition of icons to
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| {{non-free Crown copyright}} links talk edit | This work is protected by the BritishCrown copyright. Limitations on its distribution are defined at the original site of publication, and are not altered by its reproduction here. Those terms may include, but may not be limited to, its reproduction being accurate, free of charge in any format or medium, and not used in a misleading context. The source of the material must be identified and thecopyright status acknowledged.HMSO has explicitly stated in official correspondence that material under Crown Copyright maynot be relicensed under theGNU Free Documentation Licence. Thus, this is anon-free licence for the purpose of Wikipedia, as modification is not permitted. However, it is believed that the use of this work:
qualifies asfair use under thecopyright law of the United States.Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, may becopyright infringement. SeeWikipedia:Non-free content for more information.  To the uploader:
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| {{non-free fair use}} links talk edit | This work iscopyrighted (or assumed to be copyrighted) and unlicensed. It does not fall into one of the blanket acceptable non-free content categories listed atWikipedia:Non-free content § Images orWikipedia:Non-free content § Audio clips, and it is not covered by a more specific non-free content license listed atCategory:Wikipedia non-free file copyright templates. However, it is believed that the use of this work:
qualifies asfair use underUnited States copyright law.Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere,may becopyright infringement. SeeWikipedia:Non-free content andWikipedia:Copyrights. To the uploader:
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| {{non-free film screenshot}} links talk edit |  This image is ascreenshot from acopyrighted film, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by the studio which produced the film, and possibly also by any actors appearing in the screenshot. It is believed that the use of alimited number oflow-resolution screenshots
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