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=== Images === | === Images === | ||
Guidelines for image style, placement, and so on. | Guidelines for image style, placement, and so on. | ||
==== Image Size and Dimensions ==== | |||
# Image file sizes: Both in terms of bytes, and dimensions, images should only need to be large enough* to be clear and presentable for their expected use. | |||
## 720p is a good rule of thumb for the upper limit for image dimensions for most cases. Larger dimensions could be detrimental to the layout and readability of an article, particularly for mobile users and those with a low-end PC. The same goes for page loading times. | |||
## Larger images may be justified in certain cases; For a dedicated map page, or screenshot gallery, for instance. | |||
==== Image Naming ==== | ==== Image Naming ==== | ||
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# Preferred image format: If in doubt, .png is usually the preferred file type for images, or alternatively .jpg. | # Preferred image format: If in doubt, .png is usually the preferred file type for images, or alternatively .jpg. | ||
# Try and keep '''image names''' clear, but concise. | # Try and keep '''image names''' clear, but concise. | ||
# '''Image names''' are also file names, avoid special characters, such as punctuation. | # '''Image names''' are also file names, avoid special characters, such as punctuation. | ||