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Wiki Loves Earth 2026

Wiki Loves Earth is the annual Wikimedia photography contest for natural heritage and scenic landscapes, organized by Wikimedia chapters worldwide and run through May, June, and July each year. Photos must be of local natural heritage and uploaded to Wikimedia Commons under a free licence. Fully AI-generated photos are disqualified; the contest aligns its rules with Wikimedia's broader content philosophy.

AI banned
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Opens
May 1, 2026
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The 2026 edition has ended

Entries closed on July 31, 2026. The information on this page describes this edition and stays available as a reference for the rules and the results.

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Authenticity policy

AI policy

If the photo is fully AI-generated, it will surely be disqualified. You can upload slightly AI-edited images, but do not overprocess them: this is a photographic contest, not a computer art one.

RAW files

Not specified

Editing rules

Wiki Loves Earth is the natural-heritage sister of Wiki Loves Monuments. Fully AI-generated photographs are disqualified; slight AI editing is tolerated, but the contest explicitly characterizes itself as photographic, not computer art. All entries must be licensed under a free copyright licence (CC BY-SA 4.0 recommended).

Verified on June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I still enter Wiki Loves Earth 2026?
No. Entries for the 2026 edition closed on July 31, 2026. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
Does Wiki Loves Earth 2026 allow AI-generated images?
No. Wiki Loves Earth 2026 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
When is the Wiki Loves Earth 2026 entry deadline?
Entries for Wiki Loves Earth 2026 close on July 31, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Wiki Loves Earth 2026?
Wiki Loves Earth 2026 is free to enter.

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