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Images & files on the Spiral Knights Wiki must be '''tagged''' to help adhere to copyright laws and identify free material for use. They should also use [[Help:Style_guide#File_Names|correctly formatted file names]].

Here are some image and file upload tagging guidelines and rules of thumb:
* All images should include a '''descriptive summary''' or an '''image tag'''.
** Please tag images on the image description page with one of the tags below so we can keep track of its status.  The tags should be put on a line of their own.
* If multiple categories apply to an image, add all that apply.
* Along with a tag, specify the source or copyright holder information (if the image is a screenshot taken in-game, this step can be omitted). Provide as much detail as possible.
* Finally, [[#Tagging options|scroll down]] to see the whole set of tagging options.

== Tagging options ==

===For image creators===

Each image tag takes the form of a '''template''', a short snippet of text that causes an informational box to be displayed on the page under your image and automatically adds appropriate categories to your image. Follow the usage link for each template for complete instructions for that particular image tag. 

* {{tlist|APNG}} &mdash; for animated images that are in ''Animated Portable Network Graphics'' format.
* {{tlist|Animation image}} &mdash; for animated images that are in non-APNG file format.
* {{tlist|fan art}} &mdash; for fan art created by players.
* {{tlist|tutorial image}} &mdash; for images created for tutorials.
* {{tlist|wiki image}} &mdash; for images created for use on the wiki in tables & other things.
* {{tlist|guild image}} &mdash; for images created for use in guild pages and logos.


* {{tlist|needs updating}} &mdash; for images that have been incorrectly uploaded or are outdated.

===Game images===
For '''screenshots''' taken from inside Spiral Knights, use one of the following templates:

* {{tlist|area image}} &mdash; for images of particular areas.
* {{tlist|accessory image}} &mdash; for images of accessories.
* {{tlist|armor image}} &mdash; for images of armor. (front & back)
* {{tlist|personal modifier image}} &mdash; for images of body modifications like [[Eyes]].
* {{tlist|bomb image}} &mdash; for images of bombs.
* {{tlist|bug image}} &mdash; for images that depict bugs and other issues in Spiral Knights.
* {{tlist|card image}} &mdash; for images of the more artistic "menu buttons."
* {{tlist|character image}} &mdash; for images of knights.
* {{tlist|costume image}} &mdash; for images of costumes.
* {{tlist|furniture image}} &mdash; for images of furniture.
* {{tlist|handgun image}} &mdash; for images of handguns.
* {{tlist|helmet image}} &mdash; for images of helmets.
* {{tlist|icon image}} &mdash; for icons from the game.
* {{tlist|interface image}} &mdash; for images of interfaces.
* {{tlist|item image}} &mdash; for images of items in the game that do not fit in other image tag categories.
* {{tlist|map image}} &mdash; for images of maps.
* {{tlist|monster image}} &mdash; for images of monsters.
* {{tlist|official image}} &mdash; for images used in an official capacity.
* {{tlist|screenshot image}} &mdash; for screenshots taken in game for use on the forum.
* {{tlist|set image}} &mdash; for screenshots of gear sets. (front & back)
* {{tlist|shield image}} &mdash; for images of shields.
* {{tlist|sprite image}} &mdash; for images of battle sprites.
* {{tlist|stats image}} &mdash; for stats of various items.
* {{tlist|sword image}} &mdash; for images of swords.
* {{tlist|trinket image}} &mdash; for images of trinkets.
* {{tlist|NPC image}} &mdash; for images of non-playable characters.