Wikimedia Commons

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Wikimedia Commons is the official app for contributing free media to one of the largest online image and multimedia repositories. 

Built and maintained by Wikimedia community developers, this app lets users from around the world upload and categorize their own photos directly to Wikimedia Commons. 

As the central media source for Wikipedia and sister projects, Wikimedia Commons serves as a shared archive for reusable images, videos, and audio files documenting our world.

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Direct Upload to Commons:

This feature allows you to upload images straight from your smartphone to Wikimedia Commons, making it fast and convenient to contribute media anytime.

Smart Categorization Suggestions:

This feature suggests relevant categories based on image title and GPS location, allowing your uploads to be properly sorted and more discoverable by other users.

Nearby Missing Images:

This key feature allows you to view nearby locations or Wikipedia articles that lack images. It helps you discover new places and improve visual content across Wikimedia.

Personal Contribution Gallery:

This feature gives you a centralized gallery where you can view all your uploaded images, track your media contributions, and manage your collection.

Simple Upload Workflow:

With an easy-to-use process, you can select images from your gallery, input details, assign categories, and publish all within a few taps.

Explore and Peer Review:

Recently restored in the latest version, this feature allows you to explore contributions by others and participate in peer reviews within the community.

License Control:

This key feature allows you to choose from open licenses for your uploads, ensuring each image is shared legally and in accordance with Commons policy.

Event and Object Documentation Focus:

This feature encourages contributions of notable or encyclopedic value images that represent significant events, places, or public objects that benefit from visual documentation.

Built by Community Developers:

Wikimedia Commons is maintained by independent volunteers and grantees. This feature reflects a strong emphasis on transparency, collaboration, and open-source values.

Free and Open Source:

This app is completely open source. You can contribute to its development, report bugs, and engage with the community through GitHub and Wikimedia pages.

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Country: Global

Original Language: English

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Wikimedia Commons is ideal for photographers, travelers, historians, educators, and anyone passionate about contributing to open knowledge. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Q: Is the Wikimedia Commons app free?

A: Yes, the app is free and open source, with no in-app purchases required.

Q: Who maintains the Wikimedia Commons app?

A: The app is built and maintained by community developers and volunteers, not the Wikimedia Foundation itself.

Q: Can I upload photos of people or personal images?

A: Commons is not meant for personal photos. Uploads should document notable events, places, or public interest subjects.

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Contact us at the following sites if you encounter any issues:

Official website: here

Email: commons-app-android@googlegroups.com

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Version History

V5.5.0--------- 30 Jun 2025

Bug fixes and improvements.