Event:Wiki Loves Africa 2026 - Mass Upload Using PattyPan Session - AR
About the Session
[edit]As part of the Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Training and Webinar Series, this session introduces participants to PattyPan, a powerful batch upload tool designed to simplify contributions to Wikimedia Commons.
Uploading multiple media files especially for campaigns like Wiki Loves Africa can be time-consuming when done manually. This session will provide a practical, step-by-step guide on how to use PattyPan to efficiently upload images, video, and other media files while ensuring proper metadata, licensing, and categorization.
Whether you are documenting cultural heritage, local traditions, or everyday life across Africa, this training will help you streamline your workflow and contribute more effectively to Wikimedia Commons.
Trainer
[edit]
Habib Mhenni is a long-time Tunisian Wikimedian, academic, and civil engineer. He serves as a Product Ambassador at the Wikimedia Foundation, supporting the Arabic Wikipedia community in adopting new Growth and Editing tools. A co-founder of the Wikimedia Tunisia User Group, Habib is deeply involved in movement organization and strategy. With a profound passion for photography, image editing, and visual storytelling, Habib has contributed over 10,000 files to Wikimedia Commons. He has served as a prolific volunteer photographer for major movement events worldwide, capturing and documenting moments at numerous editions of Wikimania (including the 2025 edition in Nairobi), the WikiConvention francophone (Paris, Quebec, Cotonou), and WikiArabia.
Who Can Attend
[edit]This session is open to all Wikimedians and enthusiasts interested in contributing to Wiki Loves Africa 2026. It is particularly useful for participants who plan to upload multiple files to Wikimedia Commons, including photographers, videographers, and audio creators.
Both beginners and experienced contributors are welcome. No prior experience with PattyPan is required just a basic understanding of Wikimedia Commons and a willingness to learn.
Why You Should Attend
[edit]By attending this session, participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of what PattyPan is and how it works
- Learn how to prepare files and metadata for bulk uploads
- Understand how to structure spreadsheets for successful uploads
- Discover best practices for licensing, file descriptions, and categorization
- Learn how to avoid common mistakes during batch uploads
- Build confidence in contributing large volumes of high-quality content to Wikimedia Commons
This session is especially valuable for Wiki Loves Africa participants looking to maximize their contributions efficiently and professionally.
Timeline
[edit]- Date: 4th April 2026
- Time: 16:00 UTC
- Location: Zoom