Hello!
This is a reminder that next week 28 April is the monthly Global GLAM Call.
The topics include AI-Bridges, the connection between AI tools and
platforms and cultural heritage collections, CommonsDB, a registry of
public domain and open access materials, as well as info about partnerships
in the ESEAP and SA regions! There will of course also be time for general
discussion and questions.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Global_GLAM_call_2026-04-28
Don’t forget to register ahead of time. Hope to see you online!
Best,
Connor
Hi everyone,
We are thrilled to announce that v6.5.0 is live on Google Play!
What's new? 🚀
- Redesigned license selection for a simpler, more intuitive experience
- Users can now depictions directly from an interactive map view during
uploads
- Upload HEIC images directly from supported devices without conversion
- Deletion requests now require specific reasons, reducing vague or
invalid nominations
- Bug fixes and security improvements
Please feel free to test the latest changes and report any issues you face
with v6.5.0 at https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues.
Best,
Ritika
Great idea, dearly needed. Thanks for cross posting. SJ
🌍🌏🌎🌑
On Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 11:17 PM James Heilman via Wikimedia-l <
wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:
> To clarify option one is just support for conversion from MP4 to WebM
> within Mediawiki generally. It is not specifically looking at one method to
> do this. Thus greater support for option 1 does not mean less support for
> option 2, as option 2 is a method of fulfilling option 1.
>
> Best
> James
>
> On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM Butch Bustria via Wikimedia-l <
> wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> There is an active proposal on the Commons Village pump that could
>> significantly change how video uploads are handled, and your input is
>> needed.
>>
>> 🎬 The Proposal: Allow the Upload Wizard to automatically convert MP4 to
>> WebM
>>
>> Currently, uploading MP4 files to Commons can be a hurdle due to patent
>> restrictions, often requiring uploaders to use third-party tools like
>> video2commons to convert files. The Wiki Med team has developed a new
>> capability that would automatically handle this conversion directly inside
>> the Upload Wizard, making the process much smoother.
>>
>> There are currently a few different approaches being discussed and voted
>> on:
>>
>> * Option 1: Auto-conversion – Convert the MP4 to WebM during upload and
>> discard the original patented file.
>>
>> * Option 2: Direct MP4 Uploads – Allow users to upload MP4s directly,
>> retaining the original file for the future (when patents expire) but
>> transcoding it to WebM or another free format for viewing, similar to how
>> TIFF files are handled.
>>
>> Whether you are passionate about user experience, concerned about
>> software patents and open formats, or just want an easier way to upload
>> educational videos, the community needs your perspective.
>>
>> Head over to the proposal, review the technical and legal discussions,
>> and cast your vote!
>>
>> 🔗 Read the proposal and vote here:
>>
>>
>> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Village_pump/Proposals#Allow_the…
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Butch Bustria
>>
>>
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Hi everyone,
We are excited to announce that v6.4.0 is now live on Google Play!
What's new? 🚀
- Users can now crop their images during the upload process without
leaving the app
- Several bug fixes and stability improvements
Please feel free to test the latest changes and report any issues you face
with v6.4.0 at https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues.
Best,
Ritika