pidgi.net

PidgiWiki (pidgi.net) is a community-driven video game media repository — a database of game artwork, promotional materials, logos, and similar files rather than an encyclopedia of game information. It is useful if you need official or fan-archived visual assets tied to specific games, and it is open to contributions: the site states it currently holds 56,926 uploaded files and invites visitors to create an account and upload more.

What PidgiWiki actually stores

The site describes itself as "the video game media repository" and a "community-driven video game media database." Its scope is files, not articles. According to the homepage, that includes:

• Artwork
• Promotional materials
• Logos
• Other media assets

The homepage also links to guidance pages for contributors, including "How can I help?", "Naming files," "Categorization guidelines," "Category pages," "Administrators," and "Frequently Asked Questions."

How it differs from a typical game wiki

A conventional game wiki explains mechanics, characters, story, and release details in prose. PidgiWiki instead functions as a media archive: the primary unit is an uploaded file with a name, dimensions, size, uploader, and timestamp. The homepage's "Recent uploads" list shows this format directly — for example, "Wash Rotom - Pokemon corporate.svg" (512 × 357; 24 KB, uploaded by Immewnity), "Prestige Classic Baron Kog'Maw - League of Legends.jpg" (7,106 × 4,020; 15.87 MB, uploaded by Moonboy65), and several "Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW)" model sheets uploaded by Ravio.

That structure tells you what to expect: you come here to find and download image assets, not to read a character biography.

What the file listings reveal

The recent uploads show the range of material and the naming conventions in use:

Two practical observations: filenames typically combine the subject, a variant note such as "(alt)" or "(alt 2)," and the source game or property; and file sizes vary enormously, from tens of kilobytes for vector logos to roughly 16 MB for full-resolution promotional art. The "(alt)" pattern is worth knowing if you are hunting for a specific version of a logo or character pose.

The homepage also has a "Featured media" section, currently showing "Key art of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo."

Contributing and licensing

If you want to upload, the site points you to its naming and categorization guidelines first — consistent filenames and categories are what make the archive searchable. Content is stated to be available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License unless otherwise noted, so check the license note on any file before reusing it, especially for commercial purposes.

The homepage footer indicates the main page was last edited on 9 November 2022, though uploads continue well beyond that date based on the recent uploads timestamps.

PidgiWiki is a community-driven video game media repository for artwork, promotional materials, logos, and similar files. To contribute, you need to create an account, then upload files that follow the wiki's naming and categorization guidelines. The site currently hosts 56,926 files, and its own welcome text explicitly invites visitors to "create an account and upload more to help." Before uploading, read the naming and categorization pages linked from the main page, and check the FAQ if anything is unclear.

What PidgiWiki accepts

The repository describes its scope as "video game media," including:

• artwork
• promotional materials
• logos
• and more

Recent uploads on the main page show the range in practice: corporate Pokémon SVGs, character model sheets from the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW comics, and large League of Legends splash art JPGs. Files vary widely in size and format, from a 24 KB SVG to a 15.87 MB JPG, so there is no single expected file type or resolution.

Step-by-step: contributing a file

1. Create an account. The welcome message states that uploading is tied to having an account ("create an account and upload more to help"). Account creation is the prerequisite step before any upload.
2. Check whether the file already exists. With tens of thousands of files already uploaded, searching first avoids duplicates. The main page's "Recent uploads" list shows how existing entries are titled, which is useful as a naming reference.
3. Read the naming guidelines. The main page links to a "Naming files" page under "Useful pages." Follow it, because the uploads shown on the main page use a consistent pattern: subject, optional variant in parentheses, then the source or game, e.g. Lapras (alt 4) - Pokemon corporate.svg or Prestige Classic Baron Kog'Maw - League of Legends.jpg.
4. Read the categorization guidelines. The "Categorization guidelines" page is also linked from the main page. Category pages are listed alongside it, so you can see how files are grouped before you assign categories.
5. Upload the file with a name and categories that match those guidelines.
6. Verify the result. After uploading, confirm the file appears with the title, format, and dimensions you intended, and that it is placed in the right category. The main page's recent uploads list shows entries with uploader name, timestamp, dimensions, and file size, so you can compare your entry against that format.

Naming and categorization rules to follow

The two guideline pages linked from the main page are the authoritative references:

The naming pattern visible in recent uploads is worth copying: a descriptive subject, an optional variant marker in parentheses (for example (alt), (alt 2), (Lustrous)), a hyphen, then the game or source, followed by the file extension. This keeps files findable and consistent with what other contributors have already uploaded.

Community and licensing requirements

• Licensing: content on PidgiWiki is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License unless otherwise noted, according to the site footer. Uploads are expected to fit that framework.
• Collaboration: the wiki is community-driven, and the main page points contributors to administrators and the "How can I help?" page. If a naming or categorization question is not answered by the guidelines, those are the listed contacts.
• Cookies notice: the site displays a cookie consent banner; accepting it is part of normal browsing.

Common snags

• Skipping the naming page. The naming convention is not obvious from a blank upload form, and inconsistent titles make files harder to find. Read the guideline first.
• Ignoring categories. Files without categories are effectively invisible to anyone browsing by category, which is a primary way the repository is organized.
• Assuming a file is missing. With 56,926 files already uploaded, search before uploading to avoid duplicates.
• Forgetting the license context. The CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported License applies unless a file page notes otherwise, so check before reusing or re-uploading content.

Quick reference

• Where to start: the main page's "Useful pages" section — How can I help?, Naming files, Administrators, Categorization guidelines, Category pages, Frequently Asked Questions.
• Who to ask: administrators, linked from the main page.
• What to expect after uploading: your file appears in the recent uploads feed with your username, a timestamp, dimensions, and file size.

PidgiWiki's own wiki content is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License unless a page or file notes otherwise. That means you can generally copy, redistribute, and adapt the material, including commercially, as long as you give attribution and license your derivative under the same terms. The "unless otherwise noted" part matters: individual media files may carry different rights, so check the file page before reusing it.

The default license in plain terms

The site footer states: "Content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License unless otherwise noted."

Under CC BY-SA 3.0, you are free to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
• Use commercially — the license does not restrict commercial use

As long as you follow these conditions:

• Attribution — credit the source, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
• ShareAlike — if you remix or build on the material, distribute your contribution under the same license
• No additional restrictions — you may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing what the license permits

The exception you must check

The phrase "unless otherwise noted" is the key qualifier. PidgiWiki is a media repository for video game artwork, promotional materials, and logos. Those files are frequently the property of game publishers and developers, and the wiki's blanket license does not automatically override a rights holder's terms.

Practical rule: treat the CC BY-SA 3.0 license as applying to the wiki's own text and structure, and verify each media file individually. Look at the file's description page for any rights statement, source credit, or usage note before you republish it.

Where to find the governing pages

PidgiWiki links its policy pages from the main page footer:

These are the authoritative pages if you need the site's own wording rather than a summary.

Attribution in practice

A compliant attribution for wiki text typically includes:

1. The title or page name you used
2. A link back to the source page on PidgiWiki
3. A link to the CC BY-SA 3.0 license deed
4. A note if you modified the material

For example, if you reuse text from a PidgiWiki article in your own project, credit "PidgiWiki contributors" with a link to the page and the license, and state that changes were made.

Common points of confusion

• The license covers the wiki, not necessarily every image. Game artwork and logos usually remain with their original owners.
• ShareAlike is a real obligation. You cannot take CC BY-SA 3.0 text, adapt it, and release the result under a more restrictive license.
• "Free to read" is not the same as "free to reuse without conditions." The license permits reuse, but attribution and ShareAlike still apply.
• Check the file page, not just the footer. The footer sets the default; individual files can differ.

If you need to reuse a specific file and its page does not clearly state terms, the safe move is to contact the uploader or the original rights holder rather than assume the site-wide license covers it.

PidgiWiki is a community-driven video game media repository for artwork, promotional materials, logos, and similar assets. You can find files by browsing category pages, checking Recent uploads and Featured media on the main page, or searching for a game or character name. The site is in English and, as of the main page snapshot, hosts 56,926 files. No pricing or login requirement is stated for viewing; an account is only mentioned in the context of uploading more files.

Start With the Main Page

The main page is the fastest orientation point. It surfaces:

• Recent uploads — a dated list of the newest files, each showing a thumbnail, filename, uploader, timestamp, dimensions, and file size.
• Featured media — a highlighted example, such as key art, rather than a full browsing tool.
• Useful pages — links to How can I help?, Naming files, Administrators, Categorization guidelines, Category pages, Frequently Asked Questions, and Related projects.

Use Recent uploads when you want to see what the community is actively adding. Use Featured media as a sample of the kind of asset the wiki collects, not as a complete index.

Browse by Category

Category pages are the main structured browsing path. The main page links to Category pages and Categorization guidelines, which tell you how files are grouped. In practice, this means you can move from a broad category toward a specific game, character, or asset type.

A practical sequence:

1. Open the Category pages link from the main page.
2. Pick a broad category that matches your target, such as a game series or asset type.
3. Narrow down through subcategories until you reach individual files.
4. Open a file page to see its full-size version, dimensions, and any description.

If a category looks sparse, check the Categorization guidelines to understand how contributors are expected to tag files — that tells you which category names are likely to be populated.

Search by Game or Character Name

Search is the direct route when you already know what you want. Filenames on PidgiWiki tend to follow a descriptive pattern, so searching a game or character name is usually effective.

Examples from the Recent uploads list show the pattern:

Because the game name is part of the filename, searching a title such as "Sonic" or "League of Legends" returns a cluster of related assets. Searching a character name narrows it further. The Naming files page linked from the main page explains the conventions contributors follow, which helps you predict what to type.

Use Recent Uploads and Featured Media Correctly

These two sections serve different purposes:

• Recent uploads is a chronological feed. It is best for discovering new or recently added assets, and for judging how active the wiki is. It is not a complete catalog.
• Featured media highlights a single example. It is useful for understanding the quality and type of media the wiki hosts, but it will not help you locate a specific file.

For a specific target, go to search or categories. For open-ended discovery, start with Recent uploads.

Verify What You Found

Each file entry in Recent uploads shows dimensions and file size, for example:

• Wash Rotom - Pokemon corporate.svg — 512 × 357; 24 KB
• Prestige Classic Baron Kog'Maw - League of Legends.jpg — 7,106 × 4,020; 15.87 MB
• Ariem - Sonic Dream Team.png — 1,350 × 1,725; 878 KB

Check these before downloading. A large promotional JPG may be print-resolution, while a small PNG may be a sprite or icon. The file page is the place to confirm the actual asset and its licensing note.

Common Stumbling Blocks

• Assuming the main page is the catalog. It only shows a recent slice and one featured item. Use categories or search for full coverage.
• Searching with vague terms. Because filenames embed the game and character, a specific name works better than a generic word like "artwork."
• Ignoring naming conventions. Reading the Naming files page helps you guess the exact filename pattern and search more precisely.
• Overlooking licensing. The site states content is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License unless otherwise noted, so check the individual file page before reuse.

Quick Reference