How to Get a Specific Size Link to an Image on Wikimedia Commons

Wikimedia Commons is a vast repository of images that can be used freely under its creative commons licenses. One of the useful features of Commons is the ability to link directly to images at specific sizes. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a direct link to an image in a specific size.

How to Modify the Image URL for Specific Size

To get a link to an image on Wikimedia Commons at a specific size, you'll need to follow these steps:

Find the Image: Start by going to Wikimedia Commons and search for the image you want.Open the Image Page: Click on the image to open its dedicated page.Get the Image URL: Right-click on the image and select 'Inspect' (in most web browsers) to find the URL. The URL might look something like this:

Modify the URL for Specific Size: To specify the size, add widthSIZE to the URL or change the URL to include a width parameter. For example, if you want the image to be 300 pixels wide, you would modify the URL as follows:

Different Sizes

Media Commons automatically resizes images based on the width you specify. You can also use height instead by changing the parameter to heightSIZE. If you want to embed the image in HTML, use the img tag with the modified URL. The image will maintain its aspect ratio when you specify only one dimension (width or height).

Note: If you want to embed the image directly in your HTML, you can use the img tag, like so:

img src'' alt'Example Image'

Using the File Syntax for Specific Size

Another method to show the image at a certain size on Commons or another Wikimedia wiki is to use the file syntax:

[[File:Filename.ext|100px]]

Replace Filenam.ext with the name of the file and change 100px to whatever pixel value you wish for the width.

Direct Link to a Specific Width

To get a direct link to a Commons image rendered at a specific width, you can modify the image's direct link:

Take a look at the link for __Take the 750px part of the URL and change it to whatever width you'd like, as long as it doesn't exceed the image's maximum original width.

For example, the modified URL for a 500 pixel width would be:

__

Conclusion

Linking to images on Wikimedia Commons at a specific size can enhance your content by ensuring the images fit perfectly within your layouts or projects. Whether you use the URL modification method or the file syntax, you now have the tools to achieve this with ease.

By understanding and utilizing these methods, you can improve the quality and relevance of your content, making it more appealing and engaging for your audience.