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If your file is a derivative work of another file on Commons, use this template to link it.

The template automatically sets the following categories: — none —

Usage

{{Derived from |1= }}

A namespace prefix (like "File:") does not disturb.

Examples

{{Derived from|Example.jpg}} gives
This file was derived from: Example.jpg

{{Derived from|Example.jpg|Beispiel.png|display=16}} gives
This file was derived from:

• Example.jpg: 
• Beispiel.png: 
  

{{Derived from|Example.jpg|Beispiel.png|Sample.svg|display=16|opt=l}} gives
This file was derived from:

• Example.jpg
• Beispiel.png
• Sample.svg
  

You can add up to 25 images. (Capability for more can easily be added in the template code)

This template complements {{Derivative versions}}.

Template parameters

Parameter	Description		Default	Status
1	file derived from (up to 25 unnamed parameters can be used, for 25 files)		empty	required
display	size in pixels of thumbnail of files derived from. If not provided, no thumbnail is shown.		empty	optional
opt	an additional option for {{F}}, either "l" (left) or "b" (bordered)		empty	optional

Additional information

The template is intended to be used in the following namespaces: the File namespace

The template is intended to be used by the following user groups: all users

See also

Consider also using the following specific derivation templates, for retouching and extracting or cropping:

• {{Retouched picture}}
• {{Extracted from}}/{{Image extracted}}
• {{AttribSVG}}

The counterpart:

• {{Derivative versions}}

Localization

To add your language to the list of languages supported by this template, please edit the template and add a row to the "{{LangSwitch|}}" construct. It takes the form "|xx= Your translation " (xx being the code of your language)