About Wikimedia Commons

A free, open media repository building educational resources for the world.

Our Mission

Wikimedia Commons is a free media repository supporting open access to educational content globally. We provide billions of freely usable images, audio, and documents to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.

Powered by volunteers worldwide, we collect and organize public domain media under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license, ensuring everyone can freely use, remix, and redistribute our collections.

Key Statistics

  • 2 63 million+ media files
  • 3 Available in 357+ languages
  • 4 Used by 96% of Wikipedia edits

What We Offer

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Images

High-resolution photos, illustrations, and diagrams for academic research and educational projects.

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Audio

Recordings of speeches, music, lectures, and field recordings for cultural preservation.

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Documents

Text files, books, articles, and technical drawings in PDF, TXT, and other accessible formats.

Join the Community

Wikimedia Commons thrives on global contributions. You can help by uploading media, organizing files, or improving metadata like descriptions and categories.

No cost, no restrictions - just open collaboration. Whether you're a photographer, student, or researcher, your media can help millions learn and create.

Get Started

  • Upload media from your personal collection
  • Help categorize and tag existing files
  • Create educational content using our media
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