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Only users with Autopatrol rights may now overwrite files uploaded by other users. You may request autopatrol rights here. If you are currently ineligible for autopatrol rights, you may request an exception for a particular file on this page. This page is only for requests on the technical permission; proposals for file improvements should be made on the file talk page.

Make sure that your planned overwriting complies with the file overwriting guidelines.

The template that allows overwriting a file ({{Allow Overwriting}}) may be placed by any user with patrol rights.

I want to make updates in the files listed below, because Armenian is no longer spoken over a territory in Azerbaijan since 2023, after the flight of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians and the collapse of the breakaway Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Republic of Artsakh) in 2023. (The maps lumped together, have the same design and color pattern.)

• File:Indo-European branches map.svg
• File:Indo-European branches map.png
• File:Indo-European Language Family Branches in Eurasia.png
• File:Indo European Languages.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by Oirattas (talk • contribs) 09:21, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

• File:Languages of Europe.svg
• File:Languages of Europe eo.svg
• File:Languages of Europe map.png

• File:Simplified Languages of Europe map.svg
• File:Simplified Languages of Europe map-eo.svg
• File:Simplified Languages of Europe map-fr.svg
• File:Simplified Languages of Europe map.svg
• File:Rectified Languages of Europe Map.png
• File:Rectified Languages of Europe map.png
• File:Rectified Languages of Europe map-ar.png
• File:Rectified Languages of Europe map-he.png
• File:Langues usuelles en Europe.jpg

• File:Languages of Europe.png
• File:Languages en3.PNG
• File:Languages of Europe no legend.png
• File:Languages of Europe work.png

• File:Schbrooche vo Europa.png

• File:Language Families in Europe (en).svg

• File:Iranische sprachen bog.png
• File:Nordwestiranische Sprachen.bog.png

• File:Language families of Asia.png
• File:Language families of asia.jpg

• File:Indo-European languages in Asia.png

Oirattas (talk) 09:22, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Oirattas: File:Indo-European Language Family Branches in Eurasia.png is already able to be overwritten by anyone, and the Artsakh change is there. This request might take a while to furfill, please be patient. The other three files that start with Indo-European can now be overwritten. Abzeronow (talk) 17:47, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

First three that start with Languages of Europe are done. Abzeronow (talk) 20:55, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Simplified Languages of Europe files done. Abzeronow (talk) 23:22, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done All files can now be overwritten. Abzeronow (talk) 00:14, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to update the image by making cosmetic, anatomical and coloring improvements, as well as adding lips. Things that depend on the general anatomy of the illustration. The image is originally uploaded by me through a secondary account that I no longer have access to. Thanks in advance. Levi bernardo (talk) 00:03, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:52, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Levi bernardo (talk) 18:20, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I would like to overwrite this file with a higher resolution version I found here https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/2619670.

Thanks. Safes007 (talk) 00:52, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:56, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The collage contains 6 images of non-free images which were deleted because of copyright violation. I am hoping to upload edited collage with non free images replaced Quick-ease2020 (talk) 06:40, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:04, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I would like to overwrite this file with a higher resolution version 3083x2216 from https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+6676 by stitching together when zoomed in. And then as a consequence overwrite the cropped version. Alex Sims (talk) 12:55, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done on the first.  Not done on the second. Abzeronow (talk) 18:31, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

On 5 June 2024, 03:12, I reverted the file to the version as of 18:01, 14 October 2009 because the latter's cedar tree is the same as the one on the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ logo, and it respects the Lebanese Constitution which states that its width should be exactly one third that of the flag (the version as of 15:47, 9 January 2019 used a slightly different cedar tree that does not respect this specification, on top of presenting an oddity whereas its left root does not touch the lower red stripe). I would now like to change the colour tones to better reflect those of the flags displayed at government buildings in Lebanon, which are a bit darker. I would like to use the green and red shades from the roundel on the Lebanese Air Force'emblem. Arctic Levantine (talk) 13:50, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Fry1989: for their thoughts on this proposal. Abzeronow (talk) 18:36, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The proposal sounds appropriate to me. The reason I reverted the change is because it was made by a new account and without an explanation. Fry1989 ^eh? 19:42, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done File can now be overwritten by anyone. Abzeronow (talk) 19:50, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

As mentioned in the file description and seen in [1]https://www-atlas.lbl.gov/~shapiro/Physics226/lecture18.pdf on page 12, the labeling of the left and right edge are the wrong way around. I would like to fix that. Nabloodel (talk) 13:59, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Please correct the error. Abzeronow (talk) 18:39, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'd like to overwrite both files because I'd like to fix the positions for the circles of Niue and the Cook Islands. The current file aren't accurate in the positions as Niue replaces Tonga and the Cook islands is shown in the right despite it actually being on the left in the svg file. Thank you in advance. Underdwarf58 (talk) 14:19, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite these files. Abzeronow (talk) 18:44, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

On April 27th, 2024, Iraq's parliament passed a law that criminalizes same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence. I'd like to update the image. Rovssilon (talk) 15:32, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:45, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to color correct and lighten the image and its partner image File:"Bland drakar och dragqueens" på Nordmalings bibliotek.jpg. Myotus (talk) 16:02, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite these files. Abzeronow (talk) 18:48, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I was going to do a little small change in the file. There was a small error in the United States part. Tandreasen0421 (talk) 19:19, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You could have just replied to my statement, rather than recreate the request itself. Abzeronow (talk) 19:23, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to change the background colour of these line numbers in accordance with the updated bus schedules (as to be consistent with the colours used for printed schedules and schedules displayed on various websites). 1Mmarek (talk) 19:55, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 22:25, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to color correct and lighten the image and its partner image File:"Bland drakar och dragqueens" på Nordmalings bibliotek.jpg. Myotus (talk) 20:28, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Duplicate request. Both files have had template added. Abzeronow (talk) 20:35, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have been the only user to update this file since 6 september 2016 whenever the color code of one country needs changing and it is the first time ever that I am blocked with a "File overwriting not allowed" message.

I would like to be able to continue to modify the map whenever needed according to the number of games played. Garulfo71 (talk) 21:12, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 22:26, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I used GIMP to crop off the excess edge pixels to make the border of the GUI window the border of the image. After that, I inspected the remaining contents of the image and I found that the image contained only 11 distinct colors. Since 11 is less than or equal to 16, we can switch the image from 24-bits-per-pixel RGB to 4-bits-per-pixel Indexed mode. I performed the change using OxiPNG and ZopfliPNG. The result is the image shrank to 9 KB. I would like to upload this improved version of the image. Obscure2020 (talk) 21:56, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 22:28, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This image is currently encoded as 32-bits-per-pixel RGBA. This is supremely stupid. Not only is this image completely opaque, making the alpha channel unnecessary, this image also happens to contain only 11 distinct colors. This means that this image can be re-encoded in 4-bits-per-pixel Indexed mode. I performed this correction using OxiPNG and ZopfliPNG. The result is the image shrank to 8 KB. I would like to upload this improved version of the image. Obscure2020 (talk) 22:04, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 22:30, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I somehow uploaded an incorrect version of the image (the same as original) and then discovered that overwrite exceptions are one-time only... So, I apologise for messing up, could I get another chance at uploading the correct version? 1Mmarek (talk) 23:09, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think the template is limited to once. (Also background on your version is pink, not grey like the original) Abzeronow (talk) 23:29, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for checking the file, turns out that my browser (Chrome) somehow displays both the original and the new version as the same grey picture, even after refreshing/restarting the browser/restarting the computer (not because I tried to debug it , I just went to sleep)... I checked on Firefox and it displays properly. So I DID upload the correct version after all. You're probably right that the template isn't limited, I just thought so because the uploader refused upload, but the real reason was that I was uploading the same exact (correct) file I uploaded before and it logically didn't let me. So thank you for helping me find the problem. I'll probably just let the image look broken on my computer, since it works on literally every other machine. 1Mmarek (talk) 10:02, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I found the official version of the CERO Violence icon. Thank you. FireDragonValo (talk) 02:32, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. ReneeWrites (talk) 10:17, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have higher quality image to replace the current which is only 169x223 pixels. Shapoklya78 (talk) 07:54, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. ReneeWrites (talk) 10:17, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Shapoklya78 (talk) 13:40, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have a version that improved the vertical stroke width proportion of the Hanzi serif font style. HaydenWong (talk) 12:39, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:48, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Using the code of File:Cscr-featured.svg, I managed to reduce the code to 4 kB, so I'd like to upload a new version. Vinickw‍✉ 12:46, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:51, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have re-done the path elements inside this SVG so that the ViewBox and all transforms have been removed. This way, the listed coordinates in the <path> element are exactly what appears in the image. I have also resized the image so that it is a 250×250px square. DASL51984 (talk) 13:53, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:37, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Same as above. This will also fix some misalignments. Vinickw‍✉ 17:33, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:55, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thailand is now visa-free for Croatian citizens: [2]. I'd like to change this map accordingly. Vouckal (talk) 18:12, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:32, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This image is currently encoded as 32-bits-per-pixel RGBA. This is extremely stupid, for two reasons. First, this image is completely opaque, making the storage of any alpha information completely unnecessary. Second, this image is entirely comprised of just these four colors:   ,   ,   , and   . This allows us to re-encode the image in 2-bits-per-pixel Palette mode. WAY more space-efficient. I used OxiPNG and ZopfliPNG to perform the transformation, and the image file shrank to 8 KB. I would like to upload this improved version. Obscure2020 (talk) 22:17, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 22:35, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It needs to be updated as Jharkhand is not ruled by the NDA. (specific change: replace ff6600 in line 106 of image code with 4eb2d2 to change the colour for the specific state). Tube of Light (talk) 07:18, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:30, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have found a new version of it, which is a new version launched on the official website and corresponds to the corresponding government documents. 冰川寒焰 (talk) 15:17, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can you link it so I can compare? Abzeronow (talk) 20:26, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

https://qnzz.youth.cn/tqth/202108/t20210808_13157894.htm

It has some changes in color tone, not as bright as the current version. The file provides standardized chromaticity values：   (R237, G44, B37) 、   (R253, G207, B48). 冰川寒焰 (talk) 07:12, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I would like to eliminate the large transparent space that surrounds this coat of arms. JakaśKreatywnaNazwa (talk) 16:46, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:34, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The current version uses vector approximation to render kanji, which looks weird and is bad for accessibility. Northern Moonlight (talk) 20:22, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

What kind of change are you proposing? Abzeronow (talk) 21:09, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Replace path with text. Northern Moonlight (talk) 00:13, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 00:19, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Artsakh shows up on the maps despite the fact that it no longer exists. Also Sahrawi has relations with South Ossetia. IWantToHelpOut (talk) 20:56, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 21:12, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Togo is incorrectly colored on the map as it has an HDI of 0.547, not between 0.450 and 0.500. --The2016 (talk) 01:05, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wards of the borough have been different since 2022 so I wish to change it to say that instead of present. Tombricks (talk) 13:20, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Two countries have changed status and I would like to update the map to reflect that Moszczynski (talk) 14:39, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The current file on Wikimedia Commons is terribly wrong. There is an official jpg version of the flag from the CTUSF offcial website https://www.ctusf.org.tw/_images/about/flag.jpg, I hope to upload a new, better and more accurate one to Wikimedia Commons, thank you. MarsAoki (talk) 15:00, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]