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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.

Allow overwriting of "File:1959 Pattern Denison Parachute Smock - Front and Rear.jpg"

I uploaded this to English wikipedia, but would like to replace the original with a version that has a solid background, however, although I am shown as the original uploader, as someone else migrated the file to Commons I am told, on attempting to upload a new version of the file, that I cannot replace the existing file as I am not the original uploader.Aodhdubh (talk) 02:43, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Are you just trying to change the background? Similar color? Abzeronow (talk) 11:06, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of "Amazon_music_logo.svg"

Please allow me to replace the current Amazon logo with a higher-resolution image that I have (Source from music.amazon.com). The new image is original and of high quality, while File:Amazon music logo.svg is a converted PNG. Thank you, IPooya (talk) 12:53, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

Your HD image link doesn't work for me. Abzeronow (talk) 16:39, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

works for me. note that the linked file is white on transparent, making it invisible to browsers that have a white background for their SVG viewer. The color can be easily edited, since it's all vector graphics.

And another thing to note: File:Amazon_music_logo.svg is currently a bitmap inside an SVG file, so if this request is declined, I recommend at least deleting the file in favour of File:Amazon_Music_Cyan.png. RiedleroD (talk) 14:13, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done for now. (Color of new version has to match). Abzeronow (talk) 11:08, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Eurozone.svg File:Eurozone Internal.svg File:Euro outside.svgFile:European Union Eastern Partnership.svg

Continuing my standardization project - so far it has been without any controversy, so I take it it is accepted. The first file is a prime example of lacking contrast (between light and slightly darker grey, blue and slightly lighter blue... - would just adopt blue vs. yellow vs. red color scheme as done elsewhere). Xolani (talk) 21:36, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

OK, I'll handle this later today. Abzeronow (talk) 06:47, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite these files. Abzeronow (talk) 13:35, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Calle Carmen Alto, Cusco, Peru - panoramio.jpg

Hello, I'd like to replace it with a color corrected version. --JustEMV (talk) 01:00, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 13:39, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Studio Pierrot logo.svg

There is a version that is more accurate and less vandalized/misdrawn. VenezuelanSpongeBobFan2004 (talk) 02:03, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done You're correct that the logo is essentially inverted as far as color but it's in use, and the other logo should be uploaded as a new file. Abzeronow (talk) 13:45, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Mia Mottley (2021) (cropped).jpg

To increase the width and height of the image. Current version is too small and doesn't look like a headshot (shoulders not visible). JoshuaJ28 (talk) 02:37, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done The current crop might be needed for some of the users. Therefore better make a new crop. GPSLeo (talk) 16:07, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:The Weser Stadium during a Bundesliga match between Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart (2022).jpg

I cropped and straightened the picture, it is prominent in the article https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weserstadion in german wikipedia. Hunter88 (talk) 08:39, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

How much do you want to crop and change the picture? If it is not minimal you should upload it as a new file. GPSLeo (talk) 16:09, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:JACQUES_CARTIER_ARTISTE.jpg

I cropped, straightened and increased the width and the sharpness of the picture. Please will you allow me overwriting of it? Mystery Man From Outerspace (talk) 13:13, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

Unsure about the overwrite. But the copyright situtation needs clarification first. GPSLeo (talk) 16:14, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Flag of South Carolina (January 1861).svg

The size of the flag in the SVG is wrong and I have resized it to remove the transparency, may I upload it? Infrish 2 (talk) 17:19, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can overwrite the file. GPSLeo (talk) 16:16, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of maps in order to add South Sudan with its borders, which is missing

I want to make updates in the files listed below, because South Sudan with its borders, which became independent in July 2011, is not shown in the maps.

• File:Major endorheic basins.png
• File:Ocean drainage-HE.png
• File:Ocean drainage.png
• File:Idrografia Africa IT.png
• File:Valle del Nilo.jpg
• File:Congo-Nile Divide2.png
• File:CongoLualaba watershed topo political.png
• File:GreaterMiddleEastbg.png (South Sudan is not part of the Greater Middle East)
• File:GreaterMiddleEast2.png (South Sudan is not part of the Greater Middle East)
• File:Map of the Arab-Israeli conflict-tag.svg (South Sudan is not part of the Arab World and nor involved in that conflict)

Oirattas (talk) 00:01, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

I'll try to do these later today. I'm in Poland at the moment so my activity will be sporadic but these are important to do so I'll prioritize it. Abzeronow (talk) 06:45, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now add the borders. GPSLeo (talk) 16:20, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of maps in order to add Saint Pierre and Miquelon

I want to make updates in the files listed below, because Saint Pierre and Miquelon, which was part of the French Colonial Empire and which is today a French overseas territory, is not shown in the maps.

• File:Second French Empire (1852–1870).png
• File:Second French empire.png
• File:The Map of the Second French Empire.png

Oirattas (talk) 20:00, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite these files. Abzeronow (talk) 16:47, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

I have colored the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago. Oirattas (talk) 21:27, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Grey_Street_Masjid_(Grey_&Queen_Street)-20140223.jpg

Let me increase brightness. Polluks (talk) 13:59, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. GPSLeo (talk) 16:28, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:HQ_Kentucky_Air_National_Guard_emblem.svg

For minor fix on top left corner alignment. Thanks. Cypp0847 (talk) 17:46, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 16:52, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Abortion Laws in Africa.svg

To correct and update the map. This map erroneously marks several countries as orange. Although the image is not labeled as updateable, I think it would be more useful if it was updated. Vigilant Cosmic Penguin (talk | contribs) 🐧 19:06, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 16:55, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Serbia_politic_personality_icon.svg

To correct colors of the flag to match File:Flag of Serbia.svg, and to add Coat of Arms, as it is recognizable and always used part of the flag. Ђидо (talk) 20:11, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

I'd allow the first but not the second part of your request. Abzeronow (talk) 17:00, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Why not? There are several icons in that category which contain CoA, and it does look better to include it, as flag is never used without one. Ђидо (talk) 05:27, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Why I am not allowed to update colors yet? Let discuss CoA more, but let me change colors. Ђидо (talk) 05:31, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

I'll do the overwrite permission when I can do it on my tablet, editing from my phone like I am right now is a bit of a pain. I'll explain my reasoning on the CoA soon. Abzeronow (talk) 10:26, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

You can now correct the colors. Most of the icons in this category don't have CoA's. Kenya doesn't have it, and if Kenya doesn't have it's everpresent CoA, then why would Serbia? Abzeronow (talk) 10:42, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

There is Republika Srpska icon, which has same tricolor. Ђидо (talk) 03:49, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Debby 2024 path.png

To update the track, as I have the track maker installed and can update it when needed. MarioProtIV (talk) 20:57, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 16:57, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting...

Higher resolution files and minor corrections for:

File:Coat of Arms Mexicali.png

File:Escudo mexicali.jpg

File:Tijuana, Mexico, COA, Escudo.jpg

File:Escudo rosarito.jpg

File:Escudo tecate.jpg

File:Escudo de Tijuana, Baja California.png

File:Baja.png XIC123 (talk) 03:21, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Could you explain what you mean with minor corrections? GPSLeo (talk) 16:27, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

It's mainly for Tecate, Tijuana y Rosarito COA, because they're somewhat blurry (you can check their preview if required).

Mexicali COA is basically the same but higher resolution; Baja contains more isles and higher resolution (also proper peninsula area is darker than BCN and BCS isles, because it's a file for BC Peninsula). XIC123 (talk) 20:36, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can not overwrite them. GPSLeo (talk) 05:32, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Countries banning conversion therapy.svg

I would like to make minor color corrections per en:WP:NO CRYSTAL and en:WP:NOR. Cyanmax (talk) 12:36, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

NOR is not exactly a policy on Commons but listing proposed bans can be a bit problematic since it's possible they are never enacted. Still this proposed change should be discussed before any action is taken. Abzeronow (talk) 17:09, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

File:Georgia_Presidential_Election_Results_1928.svg

Thanks to the STUPID overwriting changes I can correct this map in Tattnall county. Yilku1 (talk) 14:10, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

that's a matter of opinion regarding the policy's merit and I'll state I disagree and leave it at that. Anyway,  Done, you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:14, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Spain Olympic Flag 1980.svg

To replace the Olympics logo with the contemporary one used in 1980s. Cypp0847 (talk) 14:39, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:34, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting several SVG files for optimizations

• File:U-Map_Vienna.svg
  Major optimizations, …also, I want to apologize to the other contributor. (see log)
  In the future, I might also update the map with up-to-date info on the U2 currently being replaced by the U2Z between Schottentor and Karlsplatz (see [:File:U-Bahnnetz_Wien_2019.png])
• File:LGBTQ+_rainbow_flag_Quasar_"Progress"_variant.svg
  minor optimizations
• File:Intersex-inclusive_pride_flag.svg
  minor optimizations

RiedleroD (talk) 15:21, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite these files. GPSLeo (talk) 05:37, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of maps in order to add the borders of South Sudan and Montenegro

I want to make updates in the files listed below, because South Sudan, which became independent in July 2011, and Montenegro, which became independent in June 2006, are not shown in the maps with their borders.

• File:Taiga.png
• File:Distribution Taiga.png
• File:Тайга и пасеки НПЦ "АПИЛАД".png

Oirattas (talk) 21:38, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done GPSLeo (talk) 05:41, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of maps in order to add the border of South Sudan

I want to make updates in the files listed below, because South Sudan with its borders, which became independent in July 2011, is not shown in the maps.

• File:Oriente Medio.png
• File:Oriente Medio Traderoutes.jpg

Oirattas (talk) 21:39, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done GPSLeo (talk) 05:41, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Can you also allow the overwriting of File:BSEC Map.png, in order to add the border of South Sudan? Oirattas (talk) 08:17, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 10:46, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:EasternEurope1.png in order to add the border of Montenegro

I want to make an update in the file listed below, because Montenegro with its borders, which became independent in June 2006, is not shown in the map.

• File:EasternEurope1.png

Oirattas (talk) 21:39, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done GPSLeo (talk) 05:41, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:LocationAsia transparent.png

I want to make a correction in the file listed below, because the Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi and the Moluccas, which are part of the Asian continent, are erroneously not shown as part of Asia.

• File:LocationAsia transparent.png

Oirattas (talk) 21:40, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done GPSLeo (talk) 05:42, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Can you also allow the ovewriting of File:LocationAsiaOnly.png, for the the same reason, because the Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi and the Moluccas have been ommitted? Oirattas (talk) 08:20, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 10:48, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:LocationAsia2.png

I want to make a correction in the file listed below, because the Middle East (Southwest Asia) is missing.

• File:LocationAsia2.png

Oirattas (talk) 08:41, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

the description and edit history make it clear that Middle East omission is intentional however Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia should be included as they are not Middle Eastern. Abzeronow (talk) 10:51, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Can you overwrite the file, so Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia can be included in the map? Oirattas (talk) 14:52, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 19:54, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Seal of the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea.svg

This file was created incorrectly due to a lack of information from the original uploader, using a different font than the one actually used. I would like to upload a corrected version using the same font as actually used.

• File:Seal of the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea.svg

Lee6597 (talk) 11:51, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 10:53, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

file:2020_Vanuatuan_general_election_-_Results.svg

Again I can't correct mistakes in maps, it seems like Wikipedia doesn't want people to edit mistakes. Next they'll ban everybody from editing, because they'll might post vandalism. Yilku1 (talk) 18:54, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

such sarcastic comments are not helpful. I'll work on this soon. Abzeronow (talk) 10:30, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 10:55, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Bishop Jean des Porcelets de Maillane arms.svg

I would like to download a new version of the coat of arms, to take into account the modification made to the attrib piglet.
Best regard Zardoz91 (talk) 21:05, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now apply the correction to the file. Kontributor 2K (talk) 08:18, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Trinity_shot_color.jpg

I have a higher resolution version of the same photograph, formatted in such a way as to be indistinguishable from the original at lower resolutions. NuclearSecrets (talk) 01:35, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 10:57, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Upwork-logo.svg

I would like to overwrite an old Upwork logo with our newest logo design. Our goal is to replace any reference with the new logo. This is the new logo: File:Upwork-Logo-Black.svg and this is the old logo: File:Upwork-logo.svg. Thank you for your time PortablePotato (talk) 04:49, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done We want to keep historic logos. Abzeronow (talk) 10:59, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:2024_Design_of_the_1901_Maine_Flag.svg

According to https://mainemorningstar.com/briefs/here-is-a-look-at-the-new-state-flag-design-mainers-will-vote-on-this-november/, star should be equidistant from left and top edges. Ђидо (talk) 05:25, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file Abzeronow (talk) 11:02, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Black-body-in-mireds-reversed.svg

The existing SVG uses a non-standard embedded font and unlinked styles

style="font-size:27px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:bold;font-stretch:normal;text-align:start;line-height:125%;letter-spacing:0px;word-spacing:0px;writing-mode:lr-tb;text-anchor:start;fill:#000000;fill-opacity:1;stroke:none;font-family:Sans;-inkscape-font-specification:Sans Bold"

I have a new version that fixes that and is smaller.

-- Jim McKeeth (talk) 10:06, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 11:03, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Canadian_Blue_Ensign_(1868–1921).svg

Such that the coat of arm and its alignment is the same with File:Flag of Canada (1868–1921).svg. May I also thank you for the previous approval of two files. Cypp0847 (talk) 12:22, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done you can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 13:04, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of U-Map Vienna maps

I would like to bring these:

• File:U-Map_Vienna_complete.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_topo.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_U1.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_U2.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_U3.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_U4.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_U5.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_U6.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_St4.svg
• File:U-Map_Vienna_St5.svg

visually in line with File:U-Map_Vienna.svg, as well as apply my optimizations and fix graphical glitches, like inconsistent building color between Transdanubian Vienna and the southern regions. RiedleroD (talk) 16:12, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Brasília.svg

The map has the wrong direction and corner numbering. Editing is done I just need permission to change the file. MMichkov (talk) 18:33, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:ADR dimensions.svg

There are unit conversion issues on this file (100mm = 10cm, not 100cm), and a missing parenthesis on the right.

I uploaded the fixed version at File:ADR_dimensions_fixed.svg TraydenT (talk) 20:09, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting another bunch of European maps

Continuing my standardization project - with one question.

• File:European Defence Agency - EDA map (2).svg (light green opt-in countries from png-version are missing as well)
• File:Schengenzone.svg
• File:BlueEurozone.svg
• File:European Single Market integration.svg
• File:Further European Union Enlargement.svg
• File:Euro accession Eurozone as single entity.svg - here I have a question: this is basically the same map as File:Eurozone map.svg. Should I still standardize? Or leave it? What is your advice on this?

Xolani (talk) 21:00, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting...

Could I overwrite them with higher resolution maps, also correct boundaries according to [1](Check page 12), Which is the last official document in which Ensenada had 22 delegations, (Also delegation numbers are set according the document; for Ensenada City, 0 indicates it which is omitted when counting delegations in official documents; if required I can set any other term instead of 0), the boundaries in subsequent revisions of Ensenada and San Quintin, are based on these boundaries.

(Preview; current file skips number 5)

(Preview: Delegation 14 (Puertecitos) is smaller and Delegation 13 (Colonet) ended up being non-contiguous in Ensenada Side).

(Preview; unlike what the current map show, Isla de Cedros is still in Ensenada; It also derives from the first map instead of the previous one, which skips 5; also Ensenada has recently established three urban delegations, and these are their boundaries mostly located within Ensenada City)

(Preview; Although the boundary of the delegaciones is more consistent than in the Ensenada maps, the municipal boundary is wrong; Also, there is an observation for the proposed map, because of Colonet delegation was divided between San Quintín and Ensenada, there is still no information on how San Quintín has organized such territory, so it will be provisionally assigned ND. (Not Defined; Spanish No Definido)).

(Preview; for this one I've found a directly digital version instead of a scan).

Thanks and sorry bad English if it was somewhat uncomprensible. XIC123 (talk) 04:50, 9 August 2024 (UTC)