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This image (or all images in this category) uses inside labels or attached captions in a specific script or language and might be converted to a language neutral form. This would allow its use in all Wikimedia projects and, more importantly, all Wikimedia languages.
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This image relies on colours to convey information. However, the colours used make it difficult or even impossible for people with colour blindness to read the information. Please consider changing the colours to meet the needs of a wider audience.
If the old version is still useful, for example if restoring the image will alter the image significantly, upload the new version under a different title so that both can be used (e.g. [[File:Mount_Everest.jpg]] → [[File:Mount_Everest - restored.jpg]]. After uploading the restored version, replace this template with: {{superseded|File:Mount Everest - restored.jpg|image restored}}, replacing the italicised name with the file name in question.
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New names that include a slash (/) are invalid; please do not use them. This request will be dealt with by an administrator or filemover. Please check if the rename meets one of the valid reasons before you move the file.
See also category: File namespace templates.
This image (or all images in this article or category) needs to be rotated. When rotating JPEGs by 90, 180, or 270 degrees, perform a lossless rotation using a tool such as jpegtran. For more help and a notice that the JPEG rotation cannot always be completely lossless, see Commons:Media for cleanup#Sideways pictures or pictures with noticeable camera tilt.
