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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	The primary goal of Wikimedia Commons is to provide a central repository for freely licensed media files, which can be used across all Wikimedia projects, including [[Wikipedia]], [[Wiktionary]], [[Wikibooks]], and [[Wikinews]]. By hosting media files in one place, Commons helps avoid duplication of efforts and ensures consistency in file usage.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Welcome to Wikimedia Commons \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Welcome \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>		The primary goal of [[Wikimedia Commons]] is to provide a central repository for freely licensed media files, which can be used across all [[Wikimedia projects]], including [[Wikipedia]], [[Wiktionary]], [[Wikibooks]], and [[Wikinews]]. By hosting media files in one place, Commons helps avoid duplication of efforts and ensures consistency in file usage.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Welcome to Wikimedia Commons \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Welcome \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

	== Content ==		== Content ==

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	[[~~File:~~Commons-logo~~-en~~.svg\|~~thumb~~\|~~right~~\|Wikimedia Commons ~~logo~~]]		'''Wikimedia Commons''' (commonly referred to as "Commons") is an online repository of free-use images, sounds, videos, and other media files. It was launched on September 7, 2004, by the [[Wikimedia Foundation]]. The content on Wikimedia Commons is contributed by volunteers and is available under free licenses or in the public domain, making it a valuable resource for educational and informational purposes.
	~~'''~~Wikimedia Commons~~'''~~ is a [[~~wiki~~]] ~~hosted by the~~ [[~~Wikimedia Foundation~~]]. As of [[~~February~~]] [[~~2018~~]], ~~it has over 40 million images~~, ~~videos, sounds~~, and other media ~~files~~.		{{Infobox website
			\| name = Wikimedia Commons
			\| logo = Commons-logo.svg
			\| logo_alt = Wikimedia Commons logo
			\| screenshot =
			\| screenshot_alt =
			\| caption =
			\| url = https://commons.wikimedia.org
			\| commercial = No
			\| type = Online media repository
			\| registration = Optional
			\| owner = [[Wikimedia Foundation]]
			\| author = Wikimedia community
			\| launch_date = {{Start date and age\|2004\|09\|07}}
			\| current_status = Active
			\| content_license = [[Creative Commons]], [[GNU Free Documentation License\|GFDL]], [[Public domain]]
			\| programming_language = [[PHP]] and [[JavaScript]]
			\| revenue = Non-profit
			\| Alexa = [https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/commons.wikimedia.org Alexa Rank]
			}}

			== Purpose ==
			The primary goal of Wikimedia Commons is to provide a central repository for freely licensed media files, which can be used across all Wikimedia projects, including [[Wikipedia]], [[Wiktionary]], [[Wikibooks]], and [[Wikinews]]. By hosting media files in one place, Commons helps avoid duplication of efforts and ensures consistency in file usage.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Welcome to Wikimedia Commons \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Welcome \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

			== Content ==
			Wikimedia Commons hosts a wide range of media files, including:
			* ''Images'': Photos, illustrations, and diagrams
			* ''Videos'': Educational videos, animations, and documentaries
			* ''Audio files'': Music, speeches, and sound effects
			* ''Documents'': PDFs, presentations, and other educational materials

			As of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, Wikimedia Commons contains over {{NUMBEROFFILES}} files.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons Statistics \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Statistics \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

			== Licensing ==
			All files on Wikimedia Commons must be freely licensed or in the public domain. Common licenses include:
			* [[Creative Commons]] licenses (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-SA)
			* [[GNU Free Documentation License]] (GFDL)
			* Public domain works

			Users are encouraged to carefully review licensing terms before uploading or using media from Commons.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons:Licensing \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Licensing \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

			== Contribution ==
			Anyone can contribute to Wikimedia Commons by creating an account and uploading media files. Contributors must ensure that their uploads comply with Commons' licensing policies and provide proper attribution where required.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons:Upload \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Upload \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

			== Integration with Wikimedia Projects ==
			Wikimedia Commons is integrated with all Wikimedia projects, allowing users to directly embed media files from Commons into articles, pages, and other content. This integration promotes the widespread use of free media across different languages and platforms.

			== See also ==
			* [[Wikipedia]]
			* [[Wikimedia Foundation]]
			* [[Creative Commons]]

			== References ==
			<references />
			[[bn:উইকিমিডিয়া কমন্স]]
			[[Category:Wikimedia projects]]
			[[Category:MediaWiki websites]]

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	'''Wikimedia Commons'''		'''Wikimedia Commons''' is a [[wiki]] hosted by the [[Wikimedia Foundation]]. As of [[February]] [[2018]], it has over 40 million images, videos, sounds, and other media files.
	Wikimedia ~~Commons~~.

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		'''Wikimedia Commons'''
		Wikimedia Commons.

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	'''Wikimedia Commons''' (commonly referred to as "Commons") is an online repository of free-use images, sounds, videos, and other media files. It was launched on September 7, 2004, by the [[Wikimedia Foundation]]. The content on Wikimedia Commons is contributed by volunteers and is available under free licenses or in the public domain, making it a valuable resource for educational and informational purposes.
	~~{{Infobox website~~
	~~\| name = Wikimedia Commons~~
	~~\| logo = Commons-logo.svg~~
	~~\| logo_alt = Wikimedia Commons logo~~
	~~\| screenshot =~~
	~~\| screenshot_alt =~~
	~~\| caption =~~
	~~\| url = https://commons.wikimedia.org~~
	~~\| commercial = No~~
	~~\| type = Online media repository~~
	~~\| registration = Optional~~
	~~\| owner = [[Wikimedia Foundation]]~~
	~~\| author = Wikimedia community~~
	~~\| launch_date = {{Start date and age\|2004\|09\|07}}~~
	~~\| current_status = Active~~
	~~\| content_license = [[Creative Commons]], [[GNU Free Documentation License\|GFDL]], [[Public domain]]~~
	~~\| programming_language = [[PHP]] and [[JavaScript]]~~
	~~\| revenue = Non-profit~~
	~~\| Alexa = [https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/commons.wikimedia.org Alexa Rank]~~
	}}

	~~== Purpose ==~~
	The primary goal of Wikimedia Commons is to provide a central repository for freely licensed media files, which can be used across all Wikimedia projects, including [[Wikipedia]], [[Wiktionary]], [[Wikibooks]], and [[Wikinews]]. By hosting media files in one place, Commons helps avoid duplication of efforts and ensures consistency in file usage.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Welcome to Wikimedia Commons \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Welcome \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

	~~== Content ==~~
	~~Wikimedia Commons hosts a wide range of media files, including:~~
	* ''Images'': Photos, illustrations, and diagrams
	* ''Videos'': Educational videos, animations, and documentaries
	* ''Audio files'': Music, speeches, and sound effects
	* ''Documents'': PDFs, presentations, and other educational materials

	As of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, Wikimedia Commons contains over {{NUMBEROFFILES}} files.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons Statistics \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Statistics \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

	~~== Licensing ==~~
	~~All files on Wikimedia Commons must be freely licensed or in the public domain. Common licenses include:~~
	* [[Creative Commons]] licenses (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-SA)
	* [[GNU Free Documentation License]] (GFDL)
	* Public domain works

	Users are encouraged to carefully review licensing terms before uploading or using media from Commons.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons:Licensing \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Licensing \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

	~~== Contribution ==~~
	Anyone can contribute to Wikimedia Commons by creating an account and uploading media files. Contributors must ensure that their uploads comply with Commons' licensing policies and provide proper attribution where required.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons:Upload \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Upload \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

	~~== Integration with Wikimedia Projects ==~~
	Wikimedia Commons is integrated with all Wikimedia projects, allowing users to directly embed media files from Commons into articles, pages, and other content. This integration promotes the widespread use of free media across different languages and platforms.

	~~== See also ==~~
	* [[Wikipedia]]
	* [[Wikimedia Foundation]]
	* [[Creative Commons]]

	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references />~~
	~~[[bn:উইকিমিডিয়া কমন্স]]~~

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	== Content ==		== Content ==
	Wikimedia Commons hosts a wide range of media files, including:		Wikimedia Commons hosts a wide range of media files, including:
	* Images: Photos, illustrations, and diagrams		* ''Images'': Photos, illustrations, and diagrams
	* Videos: Educational videos, animations, and documentaries		* ''Videos'': Educational videos, animations, and documentaries
	* Audio files: Music, speeches, and sound effects		* ''Audio files'': Music, speeches, and sound effects
	* Documents: PDFs, presentations, and other educational materials		* ''Documents'': PDFs, presentations, and other educational materials

	As of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, Wikimedia Commons contains over {{NUMBEROFFILES}} files.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons Statistics \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Statistics \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>		As of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, Wikimedia Commons contains over {{NUMBEROFFILES}} files.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Commons Statistics \|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Statistics \|website=Wikimedia Commons \|access-date=2024-11-18}}</ref>

Parvej Husen Talukder at 08:27, 18 November 2024

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	\| logo = Commons-logo.svg		\| logo = Commons-logo.svg
	\| logo_alt = Wikimedia Commons logo		\| logo_alt = Wikimedia Commons logo
	\| screenshot = ~~Wikimedia Commons homepage screenshot.png~~		\| screenshot =
	\| screenshot_alt = ~~Screenshot of Wikimedia Commons homepage~~		\| screenshot_alt =
	\| caption = ~~Homepage of Wikimedia Commons~~		\| caption =
	\| url = [https://commons.wikimedia.org~~/ commons.wikimedia.org]~~		\| url = https://commons.wikimedia.org
	\| commercial = No		\| commercial = No
	\| type = Online media repository		\| type = Online media repository