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Media formats, editing, and display Submitted

Description

Volunteers noted the importance of supporting new file formats and improving features and tools that can allow users to upload high-efficiency images to Wikimedia sites, have an easier editing experience and improved use of media players.

Volunteers have requested for Wikimedia Commons to support new file formats (including DNG and AVIF files, open fonts, and full colour 3D models, and to offer integrated image editing—from a straightforward CropTool replacement to fully-featured image editors (Image Editor for Commons, A set of tools for image editing directly in Wikimedia Commons). There were also more targeted requests, such as the addition of a second base layer for maps and the ability to convert SVG files into gifs.

Beyond images, there were requests for improved media players (A proper audio player, Video & audio chapters) and tools to subtitle and translate media (Add a subtitling tool for easy subtitling and translating, Machine translation of audio sources).

Other details

Last updated: 15:19, 12 March 2025 (UTC)

Created: 17:08, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Wishes in this focus area

Below is a list of wishes that have informed this focus area. More wishes may be added to this table over time. Voting for the focus area is not a guarantee that each wish will be explicitly delivered; rather, the wishes are suggestive of the problem at large. Once a focus area is adopted, the respective team will work alongside communities to prioritize and deliver on the most impactful solutions.

Wish Phabricator tasks Type Projects Date (UTC) Status
A set of tools for image editing directly in Wikimedia Commons Feature request Wikimedia Commons 2025-03-10T16:45:29.000ZMarch 10, 2025 Open
Support full colour 3D models on Wikimedia projects T187844, T246901 Feature request Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons 2025-02-27T19:56:56.000ZFebruary 27, 2025 Open
Créer des planches illustratives dans le Wiktionnaire grâce aux données structurées (P2677) Feature request Wikimedia Commons, Wiktionary 2024-12-24T05:18:15.000ZDecember 24, 2024 Open
Add a subtitling tool for easy subtitling and translating Feature request Wikimedia Commons 2024-12-13T16:54:32.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Submitted
Video & audio chapters (jump to timestamp) Feature request Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons 2024-12-13T16:54:13.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open
SVG animation Feature request Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia 2024-12-13T16:53:11.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open
More base layers for Wikimedia Maps (Kartographer) Feature request All projects 2024-12-13T16:52:25.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Submitted
Image Editor for Commons Feature request Wikimedia Commons, Wikisource, Wikipedia, Wikivoyage, Wikinews, Wikiversity 2024-12-13T16:52:01.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open
CropTool fix/replacement Feature request Wikimedia Commons 2024-12-13T16:48:54.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open
Hosting of free fonts in Commons T367644 Feature request Wikimedia Commons 2024-12-13T16:44:40.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open
Allow uploading AVIF files to Wikimedia sites T257719 Feature request Wikimedia Commons 2024-12-13T16:43:00.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open
DNG support for Commons T21153 Feature request Wikimedia Commons 2024-12-13T16:42:38.000ZDecember 13, 2024 Open

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Support Support Prototyperspective (talk) 21:38, 13 December 2024 (UTC) a modernized audio player with skip x seconds back functionality, good UI, and chapters (for article sections) could more than double Wikipedia readership when used for spoken Wikipedia audios; also useful for videos on Commons; the audio format has huge potential for Wikimedia[reply]
Support Support Kristbaum (talk) 17:37, 14 December 2024 (UTC) Having textured 3D models would allow users that are currently hosting those models on proprietary platforms like sketchfab, to have an alternative.[reply]
Support Support RedAuburn (talk) 18:16, 14 December 2024 (UTC) Proper 3D model support & AVIF are both essential[reply]
Support Support Raymond (talk) 18:47, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support VIGNERON (talk) 18:48, 14 December 2024 (UTC) Commons really needs more and better supported formats.[reply]
Support Support Strainu (talk) 18:56, 14 December 2024 (UTC) Without multimedia, Wikipedia will die.[reply]
Support Support Theklan (talk) 19:17, 14 December 2024 (UTC) We need a better Wikimedia Commons. This is a good start.[reply]
Support Support Ksarasola (talk) 20:00, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Pigsonthewing (talk) 20:08, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Xabier Cañas (talk) 22:43, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Waldyrious (talk) 09:09, 15 December 2024 (UTC) All of these are important, but the 3D models aspect is a crucial category of educational content that is essentially missing in the current status.[reply]
Support Support OpenDEM (talk) 13:55, 15 December 2024 (UTC) textured 3D model support[reply]
Support Support Koreller (talk) 17:27, 15 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Demonocrazy (talk) 08:27, 16 December 2024 (UTC) This needs to be started now. We need a platform to manage the videos more native: with visualization of visits, with option in Commons to put covers, with several audio tracks, with facility to manage subtitles, with possibility to create clickable subtitles...[reply]
Support Support PantheraLeo1359531 (talk) 13:11, 16 December 2024 (UTC) Very important topics included[reply]
Support Support MGeog2022 (talk) 14:10, 16 December 2024 (UTC) Unless there aren't enough resources for the needed work, there is no reason not to support as many open file formats as possible, or to improve the media players.[reply]
Support Support Abzeronow (talk) 18:25, 16 December 2024 (UTC) Yes, this would help Commons.[reply]
Support Support Clwacker (talk) 19:01, 16 December 2024 (UTC) It's a good time to be able to take advantage of the huge number of 3D images created in museums and by private individuals.[reply]
Support Support TheDJ (talk) 12:17, 17 December 2024 (UTC) While I don't support some of these ideas, in general, I do support additional work on these areas. Long term commitment to the health of the media eco system is required BEFORE we can even add new features.[reply]
Support Support Lt2818 (talk) 13:37, 14 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Shushugah (talk) 10:45, 1 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Amphioxi (talk) 12:49, 27 February 2025 (UTC) I would suggest that the highest priorities should be textured 3d-models and improved viewers/players as.[reply]
Support Support GabrielLucas (talk) 22:25, 8 March 2025 (UTC) A much better 3D support is needed![reply]
Support Support DerKarlos (talk) 23:04, 8 March 2025 (UTC) GLB files could be used in Wikipedia and to be inserted in 3D rendering if OpenStreetMap[reply]
Support Support Pelotes71 (talk) 23:23, 8 March 2025 (UTC) Many GLAM institutions would benefit greatly from textured 3D support on Commons, particularly with Sketchfab being shut down. Many CC models from Sketchfab could be transferred, some of them nicely illustrating Wikipedia articles.[reply]
Support Support Misnomar (talk) 08:59, 9 March 2025 (UTC) A better 3D support is absolutely crucial, if only to keep licencefree 3D models available to everyone.[reply]
Support Support Mr Tortue (talk) 10:23, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Ionenlaser (talk) 10:36, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Rkieferbaum (talk) 11:14, 9 March 2025 (UTC) DNG and better 3D support are urgent.[reply]
Support Support Fuzheado (talk) 13:01, 9 March 2025 (UTC) Overdue support for advanced formats[reply]
Support Support Romaine (talk) 13:19, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Lyokoï (talk) 15:07, 9 March 2025 (UTC) Support all[reply]
Support Support Sressler (talk) 20:23, 9 March 2025 (UTC) looking for glb with texture support suggest using existing javascript libraries[reply]
Support Support Olea (talk) 09:31, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support TaronjaSatsuma (talk) 09:43, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Dyolf77 (talk) 11:11, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Mentxuwiki (talk) 11:34, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Ezarate (talk) 13:26, 10 March 2025 (UTC) useful, good idea[reply]
Support Support Geom (talk) 14:31, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Modern primat (talk) 16:03, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Wyslijp16 (talk) 16:45, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Commander Keane (talk) 20:35, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Bawolff (talk) 22:48, 11 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Yann (talk) 11:53, 12 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Beireke1 (talk) 10:36, 13 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support ALoopingIcon (talk) 15:22, 13 March 2025 (UTC) Definitely needed![reply]
Support Support Ryantrem (talk) 23:26, 13 March 2025 (UTC) Modern 3D model rendering, supporting multiple formats, and thumbnails that match the client side rendered 3D model would be a great improvement.[reply]
Support Support Deltakosh (talk) 00:32, 14 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Jinglejanglebells (talk) 16:12, 16 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Bghgary (talk) 23:48, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Rachel Helps (BYU) (talk) 15:18, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Goombiis (talk) 19:22, 20 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support Abo Yemen (talk) 14:20, 25 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Support Support GPSLeo (talk) 12:53, 10 June 2025 (UTC) but with focus on DNG support and live cropping and not on the 3D model niche topic[reply]
Support Support James3141592 (talk) 18:29, 23 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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