Commons:First steps

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First steps
First steps tour Understanding Commons Creating an account File uploading License selection Tips & tricks A perfect upload Sorting of files Tools that make life easier Useful media software Third parties Reuse of Commons' media files

This First Steps tutorial contains a brief explanation of what you need to know in order to contribute to Wikimedia Commons. If you're familiar with one subtopic, skip it and jump directly to the topic you need information about:

• Getting started
  • Understanding Wikimedia Commons
  • How to create and customize an account at Wikimedia Commons
• Upload of files:
  • How to upload a file
  • How to select the right license
  • Can you give me examples of the type of images I can upload?
• Good practice hints:
  • How to make perfect image uploads
  • How to sort and categorize images
  • How to make your work in Wikimedia Commons easier
  • Useful media software
• Third parties
  • How to reuse Commons' media files