Wikimedia Commons

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Description

Wikimedia Commons is an online repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files. It is a project of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation, and its purpose is to provide a media file repository for all of the projects hosted by the Foundation, such as Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and Wikibooks. The Commons includes both user-contributed files, as well as materials from a variety of other sources, such as government agencies, museums, and other organizations. The Commons also serves as a hub for collaboration between the Wikimedia projects. It allows users to share images, audio, video, and other media files with other users in an open and collaborative environment. The Commons also provides access to a variety of educational resources, including images and videos related to scientific topics, cultural heritage, and other topics. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about the world around them.

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Education and reference applications Photo and graphics applications

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