Earthdirt

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Hi All, I'm mostly active on the English Wikipedia and these days mostly only as the person running the educational WikiProject WP:APBIO. I'd like to have permissio to overwrite files so that I can submit improved versions on the project diagrams, for instance File:Shark Anatomy.svg is a very useful and needed diagram and well done, but I need to trim the margins and change some of the line and word contrast as the student has finished the course. Thank you. Earthdirt (talk) 17:12, 11 June 2026 (UTC)

@Earthdirt, you didn't care to read the note at the top of this page bcoz if you did, you wouldn't have written this request at the top of the section. Also, you used URLs instead of internal wikilinks. I had to make some fixes in your request (See Revision #1229435080). I think you probably need to work a bit more on Commons before getting autopatrol. In the meantime, you can request to overwrite files at COM:OWR. As for the file you mentioned, I've allowed overwriting on it, you may proceed on that. Thanks. Shaan Sengupta^Talk 17:39, 11 June 2026 (UTC)

Low edit count, very long tenure though. Abzeronow (talk) 03:27, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

MKH1020

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I've been looking to adjust rotation/coloring on several existing photos, and looks like this isn't available to do normally, so here we are. If the approver could leave a link as to how to do this correctly (without damaging metadata and such) that would be welcome as well. Thanks- MKH1020 (talk) 18:45, 22 June 2026 (UTC)

Maybe COM:VPT might have an answer as far as your question on rotation/coloring? Abzeronow (talk) 03:45, 23 June 2026 (UTC)

Thanks, I will check it out, but this is not a misdirection, I meant doing this to existing photos already in commons, so I am still looking for autopatrolled to be able to do that. MKH1020 (talk) 19:27, 26 June 2026 (UTC)

Ranch9613

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I'm uploading MP3 for sound effect free. I'm understand for license for free and Project scope. I converted form m4a to mp3. Thank you. Ranch9613 (talk) 02:23, 2 July 2026 (UTC)

Edit count still low, copyvio notice 5 months ago. Abzeronow (talk) 03:16, 2 July 2026 (UTC)

May be high edit count up to 500 or higher so will get Autopatrol. Ranch9613 (talk) 21:59, 2 July 2026 (UTC)

500 mark is not the bar, 500 useful non-botlike edits is. Shaan Sengupta^Talk 03:25, 3 July 2026 (UTC)

Georgeluvpotato

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Hello,I am on a mission to overwrite images from The Lushai Chrysalis and some United States Senate portraits and US House of Representatives press images and other related to United States Congress and Mizo History which are all Public Domain. I would like to request the Autopatrol right if I am applicable to have one, I have edited 500 times and mostly uploaded high quality scans of oil paintings and portraits of missionaries and historical Mizo images as some of the images uploaded in Mizoram category are mostly low quality and I have found ways to acquire high quality scans through URL editing Thank you. mska (talk) 20:26, 20 July 2026 (UTC)

talk page has quite a few copyvio messages relating to Genshin Impact. I hope you have a better handle on copyright now? Abzeronow (talk) 00:21, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

yes, I've learnt alot as I was you know like every other guy on the internet before. Ive read and learnt copyright laws from different countries and also about Creative Commons licenses and their usage like PD-US, CC0, CC-BY-SA, etc. After editing and being on Wikipedia and Wikimedia a lot more, I have now good experience and have a good knowledge about copyright. Just want to apologise for the previous mistakes as I was not aware about derivative works. Thank you very much for responding mska (talk) 05:16, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

Blackianagrande

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Hi everyone! I'm writing for a request for autopatrol status so I am able to update U.S. election maps with ease. This is because elections in the USA have been changing rapidly and I would like to make sure wikipedia's information on said elections is as up to date as possible! Thank you! Blackianagrande (talk) 20:40, 23 July 2026 (UTC)

within this month, some examples of state government works you uploaded being deleted. Hopefully you have a better idea on which state government works can be uploaded here? Abzeronow (talk) 00:24, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

Someone let me know that portraits of certain politicians cannot be uploaded because of certain copyright laws. I understand now. I was planning on sticking to electoral maps because I know much more about that. Blackianagrande (talk) 16:08, 27 July 2026 (UTC)

JeffyP

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I'm a semi-frequent image overwriter, who's been here for nearly 20 years. I do so when I find a higher quality version of an image, when it can be better compressed, or both. I continued to do so on en.wikipedia.com, but I've slowed here on Commons due to the change in rules 3 years. I'd like to fix that by requesting Autopatrol rights, so that I can once again upload more useful images. Thank you. JeffyP (talk) 23:09, 24 July 2026 (UTC)

good overwrites, very long tenure, very low edit count here (64). I might consider granting since you know what you're doing. Abzeronow (talk) 00:27, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

Let me know if there's something you'd like me to do to get a go-ahead on this. JeffyP (talk) 14:11, 27 July 2026 (UTC)

ViridLeWiki

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I am a frequently active member of the WP:WPTC wikiproject that uploads tropical cyclone satellite imagery to Commons, ranging throughout the entirety of the satellite era (1961-present). I’d like to have autopatrol rights in order to make things easier for me when uploading said imagery and the ability to overwrite files (like satellite images/loops-animations or other TC-related media) that I think deserve improvements. Thank you.

ViridLeWiki (talk) 04:41, 26 July 2026 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 01:56, 3 August 2026 (UTC)

MJGTMKME123

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Hello. I would like to be able to overwrite content that has problematic non-free content that is not de minimis without any friction from having to go to Commons:Overwriting existing files/Requests. I would also want to fix files that have some problems, like the File:Thomas_B._Read_(American,_1822-1872)_-_Portraits_of_Elizabeth_Barrett_Browning_and_Robert_Browning.png image that has an unnecessary vertical line at the right of the image. And I would like to add other minor improvements to files as seen here: Commons:Overwriting_existing_files#Minor_improvements Thank you. MJGTMKME123 (talk) 10:34, 1 August 2026 (UTC)

Atheenasiji

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I am an active contributor to Wikimedia Commons.I am organizing/participating various photowalks and uploading photos. Request this right to improve photos already uploaded. Thank you. Atheenasiji (talk) 12:37, 1 August 2026 (UTC)

Improve? This right doesn't bring any superficial function to help improve ones existing uploads. Thus  Not done. _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 11:42, 2 August 2026 (UTC)

TCraze

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@TCraze is very active on Lingua Libre and is now hitting Commons' upload ratelimit. Please, as per previous similar requests, could you grand them autopatrol userrights. Note: I'm wmcloud.org meta:Lingua Libre's maintainer.

Note: On wmcloud.org app server's logs we can see ...

2026-07-29 18:56:24,067 - ERROR - Failed to upload recording 35387 (file: LL-Q9051_(ltz)-TCraze-amstand.wav): {'code': 'ratelimited', 'info': "You've exceeded your rate limit. Please wait some time and try again."

Yug (talk) 16:44, 1 August 2026 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 01:57, 3 August 2026 (UTC)

Нейшлотский

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@Нейшлотский is very active on Lingua Libre and is now hitting Commons' upload ratelimit. Please, as per previous similar requests, could you grand them autopatrol userrights. Note: I'm wmcloud.org meta:Lingua Libre's maintainer.

Note: On wmcloud.org app server's logs we can see ...

2026-07-28 22:10:34,436 - ERROR - Failed to upload recording 35010 (file: LL-Q7737_(rus)-Irina (Нейшлотский)-Агава американская.wav): {'code': 'ratelimited', 'info': "You've exceeded your rate limit. Please wait some time and try again."

Yug (talk) 16:44, 1 August 2026 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 01:58, 3 August 2026 (UTC)

Antonsusi

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Working with categories. See my status as confirmed and autoconfirmed user for several years in the German WP to get confidence. Thank you. Antonsusi (talk) 16:56, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

@Antonsusi: what will you use AWB for? —Matrix(!) _{ping one}^{when replying} {user - talk? - _uselesscontributions} 17:09, 9 July 2026 (UTC)

Hello. AWB will be used to set or unset categories of images. Usually in case of categories who are much too large and need sorting in subcategories. Antonsusi (talk) 09:02, 15 July 2026 (UTC)

ForeverFlying

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My main use would be for created new subcategories and modifying existing categories (including templates) for Category:Categories of the United States by state. There are many categories that should apply for any state (such as Category:Flora of the United States by family by state and using AutoWikiBrowser would greatly speed up this process, as well as correctly categorize existing subcategories. ForeverFlying (talk) 04:49, 14 June 2026 (UTC)

Do you have existing experience with this tool? _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 14:26, 29 June 2026 (UTC)

@ForeverFlying? _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 06:31, 15 July 2026 (UTC)

My apologies,

No, I do not any existing experience with this tool. ForeverFlying (talk) 06:31, 15 July 2026 (UTC)

Ousw

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I often upload files with the smartphone or on the tablet in a running (and unfavorably wobbling) train and therefore unfortunately cause more or less regularly typos in the file names (and detect them when including the files in an article later), so it would be helpful to have the file mover right. Hopefully my work on WP (edit count, Sichter = pending changes reviewer right), WV (edit count, autopatroller right) and here so far recommends me for the feature. Thank you. Ousw (talk) 11:39, 19 June 2026 (UTC)

Some good rename requests (all criteria 3), tenure is about 4 months here. Abzeronow (talk) 03:08, 29 June 2026 (UTC)

ElenaLitera

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I'm involved in file sorting and recategorizing for WLE and WLM in Central Asia and other categorizing work. Sometimes there are misnamed files (criterion 3) or even gibberish names (criterion 2). I usually ask Красный to rename them (last time it involved 8 files in Assy plateau category), but he's not readily available at any time. Thank you. ElenaLitera (talk) 18:02, 27 July 2026 (UTC)

Panamitsu

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I've uploaded almost 2,000 own work photos and unfortunately have made quite a few typos. Being able to fix the typos myself would save a small amount of editor time. I do not plan on moving files that were not created by me. Thank you. Panamitsu (talk) 06:26, 31 July 2026 (UTC)

Sàádî

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Hi, I'm Sàádî. I would like to request the Patroller right. I have been an active contributor on Commons for about 1.5 years and have made over 15k edits. I am familiar with Commons policies, copyright, and licensing requirements, and I would like to help patrol new files and reduce the backlog. I will use the permission responsibly and in accordance with Commons policies. Thank you. Sàádî (talk) 04:48, 1 August 2026 (UTC)

Abdullah1099

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I want to become Template editor to improve astronomy related license templates which need some quick improvement like for example Template:PD-2MASS to remain in inline with other licence template but can't do because of template protection. This all is part of my work of making astronomy and NASA related license templates more accurate and precise. Thank you. Abdullah1099 (talk) 06:01, 8 July 2026 (UTC)

@Abdullah1099: when you create new templates, please can you create documentation with Template:TemplateBox, categorise them and if possible localise templates? I'd like to also see more edit requests with {{Edit request}} to templates with template protection before I grant this permission. Thanks, —Matrix(!) _{ping one}^{when replying} {user - talk? - _uselesscontributions} 17:08, 9 July 2026 (UTC)

@Matrix bro, Can you explain what you mean for the first part of the statement, Are you talking about documentation. For the second part of statement, I will try to request an Template:Edit request to replace the old Template of Template:PD-2MASS to a new and better one which i am in creation process, Thank you very much Abdullah1099 (talk) 08:01, 10 July 2026 (UTC)

@Abdullah1099: so when you create a new template, create a subpage called Template:TemplateName/doc. In this subpage, click create and a preload box should appear, saying "Click to preload this page with a TemplateBox template with <number> parameter(s)". Choose the appropriate option and fill in the details as detailed at Template:TemplateBox. Then add the documentation in the original template page with noinclude. Hope that helps :) —Matrix(!) _{ping one}^{when replying} {user - talk? - _uselesscontributions} 22:21, 10 July 2026 (UTC)

My templates probably not need doc as all of them are based on Template:PD-Webb except Template:NOIRLab-source. Abdullah1099 (talk) 03:54, 11 July 2026 (UTC)

Nwonwu Uchechukwu P

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Hello, I would like to request the Event Organizer right on Wikimedia Commons. I co-lead the IG Wiki Commons Hub, where I organize and coordinate Commons-focused campaigns, trainings, edit-a-thons, and photo contribution initiatives. Having this right will enable me to create and manage event registrations, track participant contributions, and better support our community's activities on Wikimedia Commons. This permission will help streamline the organization of our events and improve the overall participant experience.

Thank you for your consideration. Thank you. Nwonwu Uchechukwu P (talk) 04:46, 10 July 2026 (UTC)

what is IG Wiki Commons Hub? _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 13:04, 10 July 2026 (UTC)

@Nwonwu Uchechukwu P? _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 15:32, 15 July 2026 (UTC)

@Aafi maybe Commons:IG Commons Hub. Shaan Sengupta^Talk 14:38, 24 July 2026 (UTC)

Manojk

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Hello, I would like to request the Event Organizer right on Wikimedia Commons. I am bureaucrat admin at Malayalam Wikisource Project and I am also organizing events likes Wiki Loves Birds, Wiki Loves Earth etc. I hold the same event organize rights at Meta. This right will enable me to create and manage event registrations, track participant contributions, and better support our community's activities on Wikimedia Commons. Thank you. Manoj Karingamadathil (Talk) 21:18, 2 August 2026 (UTC)

Raphael Mair (WMAT)

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Being in charge of supporting Commons:WikiDaheim, I need to be able to update the related campaigns. Thank you. Raphael Mair (WMAT) (talk) 11:12, 12 July 2026 (UTC)

 Done GPSLeo (talk) 11:59, 12 July 2026 (UTC)

Manojk

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I am coodinator of Commons:Wiki Loves Birds India 2025 & Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2025_in_India & 2026.I am requesting the rights for create new editions and also looking for activate some more campaigns Thank you. Manoj Karingamadathil (Talk) 21:09, 13 July 2026 (UTC)

 Done The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 02:03, 14 July 2026 (UTC)

Wawitasny7

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I am the events coordinator for Wikimedians of Bolivia, and I need permission to use analytics tools Thank you for the consideration. Ny7 (talk) 01:26, 22 July 2026 (UTC)

@Wawitasny7: what do you mean by analytics tools? _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 12:51, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

Hi! I need some information for the campaign registry; I don't think I explained it very well. Ny7 (talk) 19:03, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

I don't think this is gonna help. It only allows you to set up Campaign pages like Campaign:WikiMuseum, to streamline uploading of images for contests etc. It doesn't help with any other information. Did you probably mean event-organizer right? That does help with some metrics etc. With this, this particular request is  Not done. _signed, Aafi (guesthouse) 19:28, 25 July 2026 (UTC)

Hello! I understand the confusion—I made the same mistake myself. I already have the role of event organizer, but I still need the ability to create events for photo uploads, so I need this permission for initiatives by the Bolivian Wikimedians team. Ny7 (talk) 17:22, 26 July 2026 (UTC)

Seewolf

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I would like to be able to create campaigns for different WikiPortraits events. Thank you. Seewolf (talk) 14:30, 29 July 2026 (UTC)

 Done Jianhui67 ^T★C 02:08, 30 July 2026 (UTC)

Jenny8lee

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I would like editing ability to update the campaigns for different WikiPortraits events we create.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Jenny8lee (talk • contribs)