Wikicommons for iPhone

 Wikicommons for iPhone 

Changing the camera settings is often the most reliable way to avoid errors entirely. Here is a simplified, step-by-step guide you can share to help your friend set up her iPhone for easier uploading.

​Step 1: Change the Camera Format

​This ensures all future photos are saved as standard JPEGs that Wikimedia Commons recognizes.

  1. ​Open the Settings app on the iPhone.
  2. ​Scroll down and tap Camera.
  3. ​Tap Formats at the top of the menu.
  4. ​Select Most Compatible.
    • ​(Note: "High Efficiency" is the default setting that causes the upload errors.)

​Step 2: Use the Website (Not the App)

​The mobile website is generally more stable for uploads than the standalone app.

  1. ​Open Safari (or any web browser) on the iPhone.
  2. ​Go to commons.wikimedia.org.
  3. ​Log in to the account.
  4. ​Tap the Upload icon (usually a cloud with an arrow) or use the Upload Wizard.

​Step 3: Select and Upload

  1. ​Tap Select media files to share.
  2. ​Choose Photo Library from the pop-up menu.
  3. ​Select the image(s) and tap Add.
  4. ​Follow the prompts to add the title, description, and license information.

​A Quick Tip for Existing Photos

​If you have already taken the photos and don't want to retake them:

  • ​The Email Trick: You can email the photos to herself. When the iPhone asks what size to send, choosing "Large" or "Actual Size" often triggers the phone to convert the file to a JPEG automatically. You can then save that emailed version and upload it.
  • ​The Screenshot Trick: For a quick fix, taking a screenshot of the photo in her gallery creates a PNG file, which Wikimedia Commons also accepts.

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