Ben 10 Planet:Image Guide

This page serves as a guide on what images are and aren't allowed.

General Guidelines

Allowed categories of images are:
- All images from official Cartoon Network media (shows, games, website, social media etc.). This includes screenshots.
- All images shared by cast and crew members.
- Screenshots of social media and Q&A forums of cast and crew members.
- Photographs and scans of official or licensed Cartoon Network media (toys, cards, etc.).
- Photographs of crew members.
All images should pertain to the Ben 10 franchise, its crossovers, or its appearance in external media.
- This includes non-Ben 10 elements featured in crossovers, such as Rex Salazar.
Fan art is strictly prohibited.
All images should be of the highest quality possible.
The PNG file extension is the only one allowed, as the PNG extension makes it so any image has its original quality in all areas of the Wiki. Uploading an image that doesn't have a PNG extension will result in a warning and later, a block if it escalates.
- You can use conversion software to convert non-PNG images to PNG.
- GIFs are permitted exclusively for spells and transformation sequences.
- PDFs are permitted for script and outline drafts.
File names should be relevant to what is displayed in the image.
Add the relevant categories to the image.
In case of adding images sourced from the internet, add a link to an archived version of the original website (from archive.is or the Wayback Machine), as well as the original link, in the "Caption" field when uploading the image or in the page description. If possible, also include the date the webpage was archived.
Images with official watermarks are allowed, however versions without watermarks are preferred.
- Uploading official images with unofficial/unlicensed watermarks is grounds for a warning.

Official Images

The following images are examples of high-quality official images.

In some cases, images with backgrounds may need their backgrounds removed, most commonly to add to galleries.
- Ensure that the outline of the subject is kept intact while no remnants of the background remain.
- Ensure that a copy of the original image (with background) is accessible on the Wiki (either uploaded as a separate image or part of the image's version history, preferably the former).

Screenshots

All episode and movie screenshots should have the original aspect ratio (usually 16:9) and preferably be in original quality (usually 1080p). 4:3 images in good quality are allowed if there are no 16:9 versions available, such as screenshots of pop-up trivia.
Ensure that screenshots are not discolored in comparison to the actual episodes/movies.
Preferably, screenshots should not contain watermarks, official or otherwise.
Episode/Movie screenshots should strictly not be tampered with.
Photos of episodes/movies and gameplay are allowed to be uploaded temporarily as long as the image helps the Wiki. They must be deleted as soon as proper screenshots are available.

Combining or stitching multiple episode/movie screenshots together to fit in one image is not allowed, unless the screenshots are that of a panning shot.
- Ensure that the original screenshots are also uploaded.

These images are examples of what the wiki considers to be bad, mediocre, and good quality images.

Naming

When adding new screenshots to episode/movie galleries, their file names should be consistent with the nomenclature of existing images surrounding them, and be numbered using decimals to ensure correct placement.

Renders

Renders made from screenshots of episodes/movies or from gameplays are not allowed and will be deleted. Here are the examples below.

Photos

Photos of the cast and crew are welcome. However, be aware that some photos may be copyrighted. Stay on the side of caution and only upload free-use photos of cast and crew members.

Crew Statements

The Wiki commonly cites answers from crew members to fan questions, usually on social media or Q&A forums, in the form of screenshots. To add a crew statement to the Wiki, take a screenshot of the original question (if applicable), along with the crew member's response.
- Both the question and answer should fit in one image.
- Ideally, the image should include the date the statement was made. If this is not possible, the date must be manually added in the description.
- It is mandatory to add the link to the original webpage containing the crew statement and its archived version.
- The name of the file should be a short summary of the content of the statement. It should be as objective as possible. Users should not exaggerate or dramatize what was stated by the crew member.
- Add the "Crew Statements" category to the image.
  - If the crew member has a category specifically for their statements, add that category as well.

Edited Images

For photographs/scans of official media such as sticker books, trading cards and posters, image correction such as reversing the yellowing of the page, perspective adjustments, and noise reduction is allowed, within reason.
This provision is not to be abused for extensive manual color editing of images, as such images will be treated as fan art and deleted if deemed necessary.

Fan Art

Fan art is prohibited and will be deleted. Sprites and other forms of re-creation of official media, and color-edited copies of official art are also examples of fan art and are not permitted.
Fan art made by crew members are allowed, however they must be secluded to the appropriate section of the relevant galleries and not appear anywhere else on the Wiki without a disclaimer.

Warning

Any user who uploads an image that is deemed not kid-friendly, gross, offensive, vulgar or any type of adult material not for kids will be blocked indefinitely with little to no prior warning.