Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion: Difference between revisions

This applies to files that are corrupt, missing, empty, or that contain superfluous and blatant non-metadata information.<ref>Before deleting this latter type of file/page, check whether the [[MediaWiki]] engine can read it by previewing a resized thumbnail of it. Even if it renders, if it contains significant superfluous information that cannot be accounted for as [[metadata]] directly relating to the media data, it may be deleted. It is always preferred to correct the problem by uploading a file that contains only the good data plus acceptable metadata.</ref> This also applies to file description pages forthat lack a corresponding file altogether or correspond to Commons files thatand do not include information that is specific to English Wikipedia (like {{Tlx|FeaturedPicture}}).<ref>Content from file description pages that is relevant to the Commons should be copied over before deleting the local page. If necessary, copy the attribution history as well.</ref> or that lack a corresponding file altogether.