Help:Image Sourcing

Every new image uploaded must be correctly attributed to its creator, editor, or re-distributor. To do this, one of five templates should be used to show the source of the image. To add the templates either type what is indicated in the summary field when uploaded, or add it by editing the image page afterwards.

The Template
FoundImageZW

What to Type
  Where "URL" is replaced with the site's exact URL, and "Site Name" is replaced with the name of the site.

Explanation
This is used to credit images that were found on one of the websites that make up Zelda Wiki.org. They are list both under "the masterminds" on the sidebar to the left and here.

The Template
WikimediaImage

What to Type
  Where "URL" is replaced with the image's exact URL.

Explanation
This is used to credit images that were found one one of the constituent sites of the Wikimedia Foundation, such as Wikipedia.

The Template
FoundImage

What to Type
  Where "URL" is replaced with the site's exact URL, and "Site Name" is replaced with the name of the site.

Explanation
This is used to credit images that came from any other website.

The Template
ImageSelf

What to Type
  Where "Username" is replaced with your username, the name you use to sign in for your account here.

Explanation
This template indicates that you yourself created this image by scanning it, taking it (as in a screenshot), or significantly editing an existing image.

The Template
Imagenosource

What to Type
 

Explanation
This template is used when the source of the image cannot be determined. Other users will later attempt to find the original source. If they are unable to locate it, then they will find an identical or similar image and upload it as a new version. The new source then can be credited.

Copyright Templates
• •  Most images are copyrighted. Images depicting anything related to The Legend of Zelda series or any other Nintendo trademark must have the { {c-nintendo}} template added. Likewise, anything depicting a SEGA or Konami trademark must use the respective templates shown above.

If an image was created by an someone other than the above companies or the uploading person, and the creator claimed some copyrights rights, then obtain proof of permission from the creator before uploading! Failure to obtain the permission first is copyright violation and will result in the image being marked for deletion.