Wikimedia Commons (or simply Commons) is an online repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files. It is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.
Files from Wikimedia Commons can be used across all Wikimedia projects in all languages, including Wikipedia, Wikibooks, Wikivoyage, Wikispecies, Wikisource, and Wikinews, or downloaded for offsite use. The repository contains over 30 million media files. In July 2013, the number of edits on Commons reached 100,000,000.
History
The project was proposed by Erik Möller in March 2004 and launched on September 7, 2004. A key motivation behind the setup of a central repository was the desire to reduce duplication of effort across the Wikimedia projects and languages, as the same file had to be uploaded to many different wikis separately before Commons was created.
Several sister projects (e.g. Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Spanish, Basque, Polish, Czech and Slovak Wikipedias) moved all their media content to Commons and stopped allowing local uploading. Some projects, such as the English Wikipedia, have more compliant copyright policy and allow to upload and keep files which are not acceptable at Commons, e.g. fair use images.
The Wikimedia Foundation does more than run the worlds largest encyclopedia. This video focuses on the Wikimedia Commons, a free public library of over 90 million media files. Access to art is a matter of social justice, and Wikimedia Commons makes media available to everyone online, regardless of their economic status. This p4a, consider supporting creative endeavors around the world by voting for the Wikimedia Foundation.
Donate at https://wikimediafoundation.org/
Subscribe for more educational content.
License information for the walrus video: An-d, CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Neseyka.ogv
This video is CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
I'm always curio...
published: 02 Feb 2023
How to use an image from Wikimedia Commons on Wikipedia.
Images are an important part of bringing a Wikipedia page to life. This video talks you through how to add an image to a Wikipedia article from Wikimedia Commons.
published: 09 Sep 2020
Making a Movie with Wikimedia Commons
published: 20 Aug 2022
Wikimedia Commons How-To
Basic information on using the website Wikimedia Commons, warning about needing a specific application to view videos, and applications to teaching in an elementary-school setting.
published: 17 Sep 2015
Finding and Using Wikimedia Commons Images
Searching Wikimedia Commons for CC images http://www.screenr.com/w8J8
published: 09 Sep 2012
Wikimedia Commons Basics | #Wikimania2023
Wikimedia Commons is a free, collaborative, multilingual, online media repository that anyone can upload and use. Wikimedia Commons contains over 90 million media files—photos, audio, and video—on various topics, concepts, and objects, which can be accessed and improved by anyone in the world. In this workshop, you will learn what Wikimedia Commons is, how it works, and how you can contribute to it. You will also learn how to use Wikimedia Commons as a resource for learning and teaching.
The workshop is designed for media contributors who have some prior experience with Wikimedia projects or media uploading. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about Wikimedia Commons and media. The workshop will be interactive and hands-on, with exercises and examples to help you ...
published: 23 Nov 2023
Wikimedia Commons Tutorial
How to properly upload photos on Wikimedia Commmons
published: 09 Aug 2024
Ecosystems of the World - Episode 1: Patagonia
This is the first video in our series about ecosystems around the world! In this video, you will learn all about Patagonia, one of the most beautiful areas of South America.
Photos by sebadelval, clara5656 and WikiImages on Pixabay.
Other photos:
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118401
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=297193
Photo in the beginning of video made with Google Maps.
published: 17 Jan 2025
How to upload an image onto Wikimedia Commons.
Images are an important part of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This video explains how to upload an image onto Wikimedia Commons, an online repository of free to use media and images.
The Wikimedia Foundation does more than run the worlds largest encyclopedia. This video focuses on the Wikimedia Commons, a free public library of over 90 milli...
The Wikimedia Foundation does more than run the worlds largest encyclopedia. This video focuses on the Wikimedia Commons, a free public library of over 90 million media files. Access to art is a matter of social justice, and Wikimedia Commons makes media available to everyone online, regardless of their economic status. This p4a, consider supporting creative endeavors around the world by voting for the Wikimedia Foundation.
Donate at https://wikimediafoundation.org/
Subscribe for more educational content.
License information for the walrus video: An-d, CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Neseyka.ogv
This video is CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
I'm always curious where my stuff ends up, so let me know if you feel like it!
The Wikimedia Foundation does more than run the worlds largest encyclopedia. This video focuses on the Wikimedia Commons, a free public library of over 90 million media files. Access to art is a matter of social justice, and Wikimedia Commons makes media available to everyone online, regardless of their economic status. This p4a, consider supporting creative endeavors around the world by voting for the Wikimedia Foundation.
Donate at https://wikimediafoundation.org/
Subscribe for more educational content.
License information for the walrus video: An-d, CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Neseyka.ogv
This video is CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
I'm always curious where my stuff ends up, so let me know if you feel like it!
Images are an important part of bringing a Wikipedia page to life. This video talks you through how to add an image to a Wikipedia article from Wikimedia Common...
Images are an important part of bringing a Wikipedia page to life. This video talks you through how to add an image to a Wikipedia article from Wikimedia Commons.
Images are an important part of bringing a Wikipedia page to life. This video talks you through how to add an image to a Wikipedia article from Wikimedia Commons.
Basic information on using the website Wikimedia Commons, warning about needing a specific application to view videos, and applications to teaching in an elemen...
Basic information on using the website Wikimedia Commons, warning about needing a specific application to view videos, and applications to teaching in an elementary-school setting.
Basic information on using the website Wikimedia Commons, warning about needing a specific application to view videos, and applications to teaching in an elementary-school setting.
Wikimedia Commons is a free, collaborative, multilingual, online media repository that anyone can upload and use. Wikimedia Commons contains over 90 million med...
Wikimedia Commons is a free, collaborative, multilingual, online media repository that anyone can upload and use. Wikimedia Commons contains over 90 million media files—photos, audio, and video—on various topics, concepts, and objects, which can be accessed and improved by anyone in the world. In this workshop, you will learn what Wikimedia Commons is, how it works, and how you can contribute to it. You will also learn how to use Wikimedia Commons as a resource for learning and teaching.
The workshop is designed for media contributors who have some prior experience with Wikimedia projects or media uploading. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about Wikimedia Commons and media. The workshop will be interactive and hands-on, with exercises and examples to help you practice your skills.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Wikimedia Commons: What is Wikimedia Commons and why is it important? You will learn about the history, goals, and format of Wikimedia Commons, and how it differs from other media repositories and information sources.
Browsing Wikimedia Commons: How to find and use media files on Wikimedia Commons. You will learn how to search for files, categories, galleries, and other pages on Wikimedia Commons. You will also learn how to view and understand the file pages, which contain various types of information such as descriptions, licenses, sources, authors, etc.
Uploading to Wikimedia Commons: How to upload media files to Wikimedia Commons. You will learn how to use the Upload Wizard and other tools to upload files from your device or from other sources. You will also learn how to add and modify information on file pages, such as descriptions, categories, templates, etc.
Working with Wikimedia Commons: How to join a WikiProject and "Wiki Loves" campaigns, use tools and bots, and participate in the community. You will learn how to collaborate with other Wikimedia Commons contributors on specific topics or tasks. You will also learn how to use various tools and bots to enhance your uploading experience and productivity. You will also learn how to communicate with other contributors and get help or feedback on your work.
Presenter: Mike Dickison, Ceslause Ogbonnaya
Wikimedia Commons is a free, collaborative, multilingual, online media repository that anyone can upload and use. Wikimedia Commons contains over 90 million media files—photos, audio, and video—on various topics, concepts, and objects, which can be accessed and improved by anyone in the world. In this workshop, you will learn what Wikimedia Commons is, how it works, and how you can contribute to it. You will also learn how to use Wikimedia Commons as a resource for learning and teaching.
The workshop is designed for media contributors who have some prior experience with Wikimedia projects or media uploading. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about Wikimedia Commons and media. The workshop will be interactive and hands-on, with exercises and examples to help you practice your skills.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Wikimedia Commons: What is Wikimedia Commons and why is it important? You will learn about the history, goals, and format of Wikimedia Commons, and how it differs from other media repositories and information sources.
Browsing Wikimedia Commons: How to find and use media files on Wikimedia Commons. You will learn how to search for files, categories, galleries, and other pages on Wikimedia Commons. You will also learn how to view and understand the file pages, which contain various types of information such as descriptions, licenses, sources, authors, etc.
Uploading to Wikimedia Commons: How to upload media files to Wikimedia Commons. You will learn how to use the Upload Wizard and other tools to upload files from your device or from other sources. You will also learn how to add and modify information on file pages, such as descriptions, categories, templates, etc.
Working with Wikimedia Commons: How to join a WikiProject and "Wiki Loves" campaigns, use tools and bots, and participate in the community. You will learn how to collaborate with other Wikimedia Commons contributors on specific topics or tasks. You will also learn how to use various tools and bots to enhance your uploading experience and productivity. You will also learn how to communicate with other contributors and get help or feedback on your work.
Presenter: Mike Dickison, Ceslause Ogbonnaya
This is the first video in our series about ecosystems around the world! In this video, you will learn all about Patagonia, one of the most beautiful areas of S...
This is the first video in our series about ecosystems around the world! In this video, you will learn all about Patagonia, one of the most beautiful areas of South America.
Photos by sebadelval, clara5656 and WikiImages on Pixabay.
Other photos:
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118401
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=297193
Photo in the beginning of video made with Google Maps.
This is the first video in our series about ecosystems around the world! In this video, you will learn all about Patagonia, one of the most beautiful areas of South America.
Photos by sebadelval, clara5656 and WikiImages on Pixabay.
Other photos:
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118401
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=297193
Photo in the beginning of video made with Google Maps.
Images are an important part of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This video explains how to upload an image onto Wikimedia Commons, an online repository ...
Images are an important part of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This video explains how to upload an image onto Wikimedia Commons, an online repository of free to use media and images.
Images are an important part of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This video explains how to upload an image onto Wikimedia Commons, an online repository of free to use media and images.
The Wikimedia Foundation does more than run the worlds largest encyclopedia. This video focuses on the Wikimedia Commons, a free public library of over 90 million media files. Access to art is a matter of social justice, and Wikimedia Commons makes media available to everyone online, regardless of their economic status. This p4a, consider supporting creative endeavors around the world by voting for the Wikimedia Foundation.
Donate at https://wikimediafoundation.org/
Subscribe for more educational content.
License information for the walrus video: An-d, CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Neseyka.ogv
This video is CC BY-SA 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
I'm always curious where my stuff ends up, so let me know if you feel like it!
Images are an important part of bringing a Wikipedia page to life. This video talks you through how to add an image to a Wikipedia article from Wikimedia Commons.
Basic information on using the website Wikimedia Commons, warning about needing a specific application to view videos, and applications to teaching in an elementary-school setting.
Wikimedia Commons is a free, collaborative, multilingual, online media repository that anyone can upload and use. Wikimedia Commons contains over 90 million media files—photos, audio, and video—on various topics, concepts, and objects, which can be accessed and improved by anyone in the world. In this workshop, you will learn what Wikimedia Commons is, how it works, and how you can contribute to it. You will also learn how to use Wikimedia Commons as a resource for learning and teaching.
The workshop is designed for media contributors who have some prior experience with Wikimedia projects or media uploading. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about Wikimedia Commons and media. The workshop will be interactive and hands-on, with exercises and examples to help you practice your skills.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Wikimedia Commons: What is Wikimedia Commons and why is it important? You will learn about the history, goals, and format of Wikimedia Commons, and how it differs from other media repositories and information sources.
Browsing Wikimedia Commons: How to find and use media files on Wikimedia Commons. You will learn how to search for files, categories, galleries, and other pages on Wikimedia Commons. You will also learn how to view and understand the file pages, which contain various types of information such as descriptions, licenses, sources, authors, etc.
Uploading to Wikimedia Commons: How to upload media files to Wikimedia Commons. You will learn how to use the Upload Wizard and other tools to upload files from your device or from other sources. You will also learn how to add and modify information on file pages, such as descriptions, categories, templates, etc.
Working with Wikimedia Commons: How to join a WikiProject and "Wiki Loves" campaigns, use tools and bots, and participate in the community. You will learn how to collaborate with other Wikimedia Commons contributors on specific topics or tasks. You will also learn how to use various tools and bots to enhance your uploading experience and productivity. You will also learn how to communicate with other contributors and get help or feedback on your work.
Presenter: Mike Dickison, Ceslause Ogbonnaya
This is the first video in our series about ecosystems around the world! In this video, you will learn all about Patagonia, one of the most beautiful areas of South America.
Photos by sebadelval, clara5656 and WikiImages on Pixabay.
Other photos:
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118401
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=297193
Photo in the beginning of video made with Google Maps.
Images are an important part of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This video explains how to upload an image onto Wikimedia Commons, an online repository of free to use media and images.
Wikimedia Commons (or simply Commons) is an online repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files. It is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation.
Files from Wikimedia Commons can be used across all Wikimedia projects in all languages, including Wikipedia, Wikibooks, Wikivoyage, Wikispecies, Wikisource, and Wikinews, or downloaded for offsite use. The repository contains over 30 million media files. In July 2013, the number of edits on Commons reached 100,000,000.
History
The project was proposed by Erik Möller in March 2004 and launched on September 7, 2004. A key motivation behind the setup of a central repository was the desire to reduce duplication of effort across the Wikimedia projects and languages, as the same file had to be uploaded to many different wikis separately before Commons was created.
Several sister projects (e.g. Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Spanish, Basque, Polish, Czech and Slovak Wikipedias) moved all their media content to Commons and stopped allowing local uploading. Some projects, such as the English Wikipedia, have more compliant copyright policy and allow to upload and keep files which are not acceptable at Commons, e.g. fair use images.
ThessalonikiJews were publicly humiliated by the Nazis ... Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-168-0895-03A, CC BY-SA3.0 de, WikipediaCommons ... Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-168-0894-21A /CC BY-SA 3.0 de/ Wikipedia Commons Death trains for Jews waiting in Thessaloniki.