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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 Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci, from C2RMF retouched

I have run a series of very delicate digital restoration techniques to remove the scan lighting reflections from the image above. The revision can be found at Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci, from C2RMF retouched+noise removal

The methodology for removing these can be found at https://dsp.stackexchange.com/questions/84727, along with some samples from Bruegel's works.

The results are particularly dramatic when looking at the full resolution image, especially the lower right side of the image.

(20040302 (talk) 12:49, 8 July 2024 (UTC))

Allow overwriting of File:PNG transparency demonstration 1.png

It's slightly silly, but I'd like to throw my hat in the ring of the last few contributions to this image. I wish Avayak and Rhapsody Scarlet had mentioned what optimization methods/tools/algorithms they used in the last two uploads, but they didn't. All I really know is I can actually beat their score. My usual optimization workflow is to take the image and run it through OxiPNG followed by ZopfliPNG. I went back to the last version by CyberShadow and ran it through my workflow today. It came out looking exactly the same (which is the point, all of my optimizations are supposed to be lossless, so they don't change how the image looks), and I managed to shrink it to 219 KB. I'd like to upload my new low score (it's like golf). Obscure2020 (talk) 22:26, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

I like your png optimization work but the difference of 3 KB is not a substantial improvement. Abzeronow (talk) 16:17, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

In the grand scheme of things, I agree with you. On this specific image, a reduction of 3 KB is more substantial than the previous contribution (a reduction of 1 KB by Rhapsody Scarlet). So I thought I might as well ask. But no biggie if you just want to leave this one alone. Obscure2020 (talk) 17:56, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 17:59, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Huh, thanks for changing your mind! I've uploaded my version now. Obscure2020 (talk) 16:06, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Marquês de Louriçal e família.jpg

In 2022, when I uploaded the current larger version of the image (from the same source), I cropped it and changed the colors. I wanted to upload the original and unedited version of this painting. Saguescabe (talk) 01:01, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Yeah, the 2022 overwrite was not ideal. Do you want me to split the file so the 2022 version is its own file, and then just allow an overwrite on this one if it's just a higher resolution version of the original upload? Abzeronow (talk) 16:16, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

This would be the unedited version from where I got the larger 2022 version. It's not actually a larger version of the original 2010 upload, since it is not yellowed and cropped. I think the 2022 version can just be reverted and I would upload another file with the high quality version, is that correct? Saguescabe (talk) 20:28, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Generally in this case, it would be better to upload as a new file. Abzeronow (talk) 20:36, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Ok, thank you. Saguescabe (talk) 21:58, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of Verizon Logo 2000 to 2015.svg

Hello, I need to change the 2000 logo of Verizon to match the official design of the logo. NIKO • (do you want to talk to me?) 05:00, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 16:18, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:DJCTQ - 12.svg

Color correction per https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1/paginas-classificacao-indicativa/CLASSINDAUDIOVISUAL_Guia_27042022versaofinal.pdf (page 14) FireDragonValo (talk) 08:49, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 16:21, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Defence_Defense_Labour_Labor_British_American_spelling_by_country.svg

Türkiye should be coloured in red in this map. Turkish public schools teach British English and BrE is the standard for all official documents. In all documents, ministry names are written with BrE. The use of "labor" are negligibly rare. And "defense" is only used as a verb. James Baxter The Horse (talk) 09:20, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 16:22, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:No.1 Mortuary Station reconstructed as the All Saints Church of England, Canberra (7046616029) (3).jpg

Allow uploading a higher resolution from 617x321 to about three times that (my earlier request got reverted) of the photo now available from State Archives and Records Authority of New South Wales direct Alex Sims (talk) 11:57, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. (Your earlier request was unfortunately simultaneous with some vandalism by a LTA so reverting it was the easiest way to revert all the vandalism. Sorry about the inconvenience.) Abzeronow (talk) 16:27, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of Comcast_logo.svg

Please, I need to change the current logo of Comcast to match the official design of the logo NIKO • (do you want to talk to me?) 16:16, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

File was merged after your request. Does it still need changes? Abzeronow (talk) 17:02, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Yes NIKO • (do you want to talk to me?) 10:00, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done Abzeronow (talk) 16:36, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Allowing overwriting of File:2019UKElectionNominalMap.svg

Fixing base map issues 沁水湾 (talk) 19:12, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 19:45, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Asking about if is recomended overwrite the File:UEFA Euro 2024 map.svg

Hi! I was wondering if it is advisable, or not, to overwrite this file to maintain the format that has been used in the maps of previous editions of the Euro Cup that can be consulted through the UEFA Euro maps template, sorry for any annoyance LuisAngel01 (talk) 23:26, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can overwrite it to bring it more in line with past UEFA Euro maps. Abzeronow (talk) 16:40, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow Overwrite of File:ShababFlag.svg

The flag is quite outdated and hasn’t been used by the group for some years Guardafuuii (talk) 10:18, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Usually the case if flags have changed, a new file representing a new flag is uploaded. I'd have to have the updated flag linked to see if an overwrite is feasible. Abzeronow (talk) 16:45, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

I see, I believe my updated version perhaps is a bit too drastic of a change. Thanks for your help though. Guardafuuii (talk) 02:41, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow Overwrite of File:Flag of Down-With-Imperialism Union.svg

to optimize the file size Svenurban (talk) 17:10, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

4 KB is pretty optimized. Abzeronow (talk) 18:40, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow Overwrite of File:Turkey visa policy.svg

Hello. I need to update the visa policy map of Turkey. The map needs for update for Romania. But i need your permission to overwrite the map. Abdulmecid Komnenos (talk) 17:12, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:44, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow Overwrite of File:2024_UK_General_Election_Winner%.svg

Final winner is in but for some reason I am unable to upload a new version. In any case I'm requesting an overwrite. Duonaut (talk) 17:50, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

File has been updated since request. Do you still need to overwrite? Abzeronow (talk) 18:46, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Not anymore, but thank you. Duonaut (talk) 19:21, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow Overwrite of File:Seal_of_the_Alash_Autonomy.svg

the arabic kazakh text is not acture to the source: [1] Felipe Fidelis Tobias (talk) 19:49, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 19:57, 6 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow Overwrite of File:Visa requirements for Iraqi citizens.png

I would like to update visa requirements for Tunisia and other countries on the map. Anwon (talk) 00:43, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. --Geohakkeri (talk) 16:36, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Seventh Heaven 1927 rl.jpg

Current version is a thumbnail and i just found a HQ scan at rottentomatoes.com --Mayimbú (talk) 01:20, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:16, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:COPA_AMÉRICA_2024_FA.png

Hello. I want update File:COPA_AMÉRICA_2024_FA.png to change the color of 2024 Copa América semifinal teams. Thanks. --CarlosArturoAcosta (talk) 04:16, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:18, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Shanghai, 30 June 2024 (10).jpg

Can blurred the Katou Megumi anime poster and copyright-protected anime, thanks, also, other de minimis not needed. メイド理世 (talk) 05:53, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:20, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, 3 July 2024 (5).jpg

Per @A1Cafel, Can blurred the starbucks logo?, thanks. メイド理世 (talk) 05:58, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

@メイド理世: Sorry I'm not an autopatroller, so I cannot overwrite files. Please ask others for help. --A1Cafel (talk) 13:40, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:24, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Coser妆造间，2024年7月1日.jpg

Per @Lemonaka, Can blurred the SPY x FAMILY character? thanks. メイド理世 (talk) 06:01, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:25, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:RTA_Afghanistan_Logo_(2021–).svg

The actual logo color is light-blue and not black. This was discussed and approved in User_talk:Xi_Knight/archives_1#RTA. (This user uploaded the current version of the logo but seems busy and hasn't done the change agreed upon - so I have managed to correct the color myself and am ready to upload it) Mobilustener (talk) 14:08, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done I'll split the file later so the black versions get their own files. Abzeronow (talk) 17:28, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks it's been uploaded. - Although the black is not official or used in any shape or form so maybe it's not even necessary to keep it as it effectively would be made-up. Mobilustener (talk) 14:34, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwrite of File:Scientology e meter blue annotated.jpg

The pointer to digital clock is incorrect. I have copied the image and corrected it, matching the font of the labels. My new image corrects the position of "digital clock", and adds text to describe what is in the position where "digital clock" label currently points. Grorp (talk) 17:43, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:01, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Flag of the Movement Against Illegal Immigration.svg

I have made a more accurate vectorized version of this flag and want to upload it. Dungeeva (talk) 20:27, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 00:48, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Coldplay Glasto24 290624 (74) (53837645616) (cropped).jpg

Just a small adjustment to make the photo better framed. GustavoCza (talk) 21:21, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 00:55, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:AndrewWyattwithguitar.jpg

I would like to upload a more defined version of this image with larger dimensions Sammy 071 (talk) 22:12, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

 Not done Possible license laundering on Flickr. Abzeronow (talk) 01:02, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Map of North America with flags.svg

The flags of Belize and Honduras are outdated on this map. I have already created an updated image. TheWanderingTraders (talk) 02:51, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 03:06, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Ghana regional phone codes.jpg

I have an improved map (higher resolution, very low noise, and more detail). Could I overwrite it? Thanks. XIC123 (talk) 05:36, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:16, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Futurist Mayakovsky.jpg

Имеется фотография в лучшем качестве и большем разрешении. По ссылке образец: https://735606.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/2019/10/09/gwpmdqjpwqec3w6o_1024.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by К.Лаврентьев (talk • contribs) 13:08, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

@К.Лаврентьев: Да, ваша версия будет определенно лучше, но вам придется соответствовать кадрам. Загрузить вашу версию в виде нового файла будет проще. (via google translate).

Allow overwriting of File:Flag of the Great Fatherland Party.svg

I have made a more accurate vectorized version of this flag and want to upload it. Dungeeva (talk) 13:28, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 17:25, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Flag of the National Liberation Movement (Russia).svg

I have made a more accurate vectorized version of this flag and want to upload it. Dungeeva (talk) 17:43, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:05, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:2T Législatives 2022 Morbihan.svg

I have made an actualized version of the map, according to https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mod%C3%A8le:Infobox_Parti_politique_fran%C3%A7ais/couleurs. Bobikgt (talk) 18:13, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 18:25, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Katrina 2005 path.png

This track plotting of 2005 Hurricane Katrina contains incorrect color plots that do not align with the current colors shown in the Saffir-Simpson Scale Wikipedia article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%80%93Simpson_scale YourGeneric (talk) 20:11, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 23:38, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Area Code 867.png

Could I overwrite the current map with a higher resolution and more detailed map? Thanks. XIC123 (talk) 22:30, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 23:41, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting

• File:BSicon ABZq+l-STR+l.svg 1 KB → 330 bytes
• File:BSicon BHF(L)gq yellow.svg Wrong color
• File:BSicon BHF(R)fq yellow.svg Wrong color
• File:BSicon HSTf ruby.svg 23 KB → 328 bytes
• File:BSicon HSTfq ruby.svg 24 KB → 465 bytes
• File:BSicon HSTg ruby.svg 23 KB → 328 bytes
• File:BSicon HSTgq ruby.svg 23 KB → 467 bytes

-- Squishyawaylittle6 (talk) 22:32, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done All of these can be overwritten now. Abzeronow (talk) 01:44, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Order of succession (Primogeniture) in the monarchies of the World.png

The current version (dating from 2018) does not account for Barbados, which became a republic in 2021 and thus primogeniture no longer applies. Mr. Lechkar (talk) 01:37, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done You can now overwrite this file. Abzeronow (talk) 01:46, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

Allow overwriting of File:Nhan Dan logo.png

It is a logo and a PNG file but with white background. Just wanna update it by the official transparent version founded on https://nhandan.vn/ [2] Hwi.padam (talk) 03:54, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

File:029-bsod Windows 2000.jpg

Could I overwrite the screenshot with a less noise and full BSOD display (without red area)? Thanks. XIC123 (talk) 06:42, 9 July 2024 (UTC)