Help:Asset Guidelines

For information on article contents, layout, and templating, see: Help:Content Guidelines

These guidelines are here to help ensure there is consistency across assets being uploaded.

Palia Wiki does not use dashes as "spaces" in file names, spaces are entered as spaces, or replaced with underscores.

Uploading Files to Palia Wiki

All files uploaded must have a license attribution. Files without one may be subject to removal.

Adding Licensing to Files

If using the Upload file option, make sure to select the appropriate drop-down.

If using MSUpload (uploading within the editor), it will need to be added retroactively.

• Step 1: Locate the file's page. For example, https://palia.wiki.gg/wiki/File:Ashura.png
• Step 2: Click Edit.
• Step 3: Add in the appropriate template.
  • Screenshot: {{Copyright/screenshot}}
  • Game File/Official Artwork: {{Copyright/game}}
  • All others can be found Category:Copyright templates
• Step 4: Click save and check the right attribution is visible on the page!

Uploading Placeholder Images

Sometimes screenshots are not the quality we want, but it is the only thing available.

When uploading images of poor quality, include {{replace}} in the description to flag it for future replacement.

Adding Categories to Files

Like wiki pages and articles, all images are also categorized and sorted into the Category Tree.

To add a category to a file, it can be added retroactively after uploading by editing the file page, or added into the description when uploading the image through the Special:Upload page.

Images Guidelines

All items in-game will need standardized assets for use across the wiki.

Asset	Naming Convention	File Type	Dimensions (px)	Example
Game Icon	Item_Name	.png	256 x 256, 128 x 128, 64 x 64 (must be square file with transparent background)	Common Blue Butterfly.png
Screengrab of Item in-game	Item_Name_Ingame	.png	square images look best in the galleries	Copper Axe Ingame.png
Premium Store Item Documentation	Name SetName_Fullbody_Color_# SetName_Fullbody_Color_#_Body_2 BundleName_Toolskin_Bundle_ToolType_Skin#	.png	higher than wide, or square; keep it consistent within a set! (must have transparent background)	Tawny Wolpunny.png Finance Fullbody Color 1.png Finance Fullbody Color 1 Body 2.png Sakura Toolskin Bundle Pick Skin1.png

For information on different galleries used on item pages, refer to the gallery templates for file name instructions and usage: Category:Gallery Templates

Screenshots

Screenshots taken using the in-game camera can be found under %LOCALAPPDATA%/Palia/Saved/Screenshots.

Generally speaking, screenshots should:

• Be taken using the best possible graphical settings of the game.
• Be taken at an angle that best showcases the object
• Be mindful of lighting; avoid shadows, glows, and other effects that detract from or obscure the focus of the image. Try to capture images during the Palian day whenever possible (due to ambient light being purple during the night).

Treasure Chests

Screenshots of the chest locations should be using the Map feature with your character's pinpoint visible in the shot.

General Advice:

• Zoom in all the way to get the highest quality version of the map.
• The Player arrow does not need to be centered; while this might look nice, it's not always helpful to players in figuring out exactly where on the map the chest is located.
• Whenever possible, crop the screenshot to show easily identifiable markers / buildings / areas.
• Whenever possible, avoid including NPC portraits in screenshots.
• Do not partially cut off any location names or location markers.

Modded Decor Pieces

Since decor pieces are able to be dyed in the game using the Modification Bench, the wiki shows previews of the differences on item pages where this is possible. Here are some quick guidelines on the method to upload assets. Generally speaking, they follow the same convention under the screengrab image particulars described in the table above.

• Size: 256 x 256 px
• File name: FurnitureName CustomizationColor Ingame.png
  • Example: Log Cabin Dining Chair Autumn Ingame.png

Premium Store Items

The wiki shows previews of the items available in the Premium Store. Please follow the instructions outlined below to the best of your ability. (keep any deviations consistent within a set):

• Sample images are of the previews in the Premium Store or the Wardrobe.
• Avoid having interface elements overlap with the preview.
• Edit the background to be transparent, and use a .png file format.
  • Ideally, images are higher than they are wide.

Capture Guidelines

• Outfits should be shown from the front, slightly turned to the side if necessary (remember to keep it consistent within a set!)
• Pets should be displayed in such a way that as much of them is visible as possible
  • Typically showing them from the side, or at an angle between frontal and side view.
• Toolskins should be shown so that as much of the pattern is visible as possible.
• Gliders can be captured as they appear in the preview, being used by the Player.

File Names

• Images of pets are Name.png
  • Example Tawny Wolpunny.png
• Images of the ▲-shaped character are named as SetName Fullbody Color #.png
  • Example Finance Fullbody Color 1.png for the first color of the Finance version of the Student Style Outfit.
• Images of the ▼-shaped character are named as SetName Fullbody Color # Body 2.png
  • Example Finance Fullbody Color 2 Body 2.png for the second color of the Finance version of the Student Style Outfit.
• Images of items in Toolskin bundles are BundleName Toolskin Bundle ToolType Skin#.png
  • Example Sakura Toolskin Bundle Pick Skin1.png
• Images of Gliders are named like outfits
  • Example ___

If unsure, Toolskins, Gliders, and Outfits can be uploaded through the item page's gallery by clicking on the redlink. This automatically creates the upload space with the correct name, and will not be affected by the file name on your computer.