Wikipedia:Image dos and don'ts

This is an information page.

It is not one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines; rather, its purpose is to explain certain aspects of Wikipedia:Images. It may reflect differing levels of consensus and vetting.

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