Wikimedia Commons
Wikimedia Commons

Wikimedia Commons

Photography

| Wikimedia Foundation

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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  • How to Download

Page Modified On: May 30, 2025

Run Wikimedia Commons on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Wikimedia Commons, a Photography app by Wikimedia Foundation on BlueStacks.

About the App

Wikimedia Commons puts the world’s largest free photo and multimedia collection just a tap away, inviting you to be part of something pretty unique. Whether you’ve just snapped a stunning sunset or you love adding value to Wikipedia’s community, this photography app lets you share your best perspectives right from your phone. You’ll find yourself exploring, contributing, and maybe even learning a thing or two as you browse or upload—there’s a little something for everyone, whether you’re just curious or super active.

App Features

  • Quick Photo Uploads
    Easily add your photos to the Wikimedia Commons library straight from your phone. Just select, title, categorize—done!

  • Smart Categories
    Don’t sweat about organizing. The app can suggest photo categories for you based on where and what you shot, making it simple for others to discover your work.

  • Discover Missing Images Nearby
    Curious what needs a photo in your area? The app shows you articles that could use fresh images near your location. It’s a cool way to find new spots—and help Wikipedia out at the same time.

  • See All Your Contributions
    Want to keep track of your work or show off your gallery? All your uploads are neatly organized for easy browsing whenever you like.

  • Feedback Made Easy
    Spotted a bug or have an idea? Built-in feedback tools make it painless to share your thoughts with the community.

  • Free Account Setup
    No account? No problem. Sign up within the app for free—it’s quick and gets you started right away.

If you’re the sort who likes giving back, snapping interesting scenes, or just wants to learn how your photos can improve Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons feels right at home—on Android, or even when running through BlueStacks for a bigger screen experience.

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How to Download and Run Wikimedia Commons on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Wikimedia Commons in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Wikimedia Commons from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Wikimedia Commons

  • Click the Wikimedia Commons icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Wikimedia Commons - FAQs

  • How to Run Wikimedia Commons on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Wikimedia Commons on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Wikimedia Commons on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Wikimedia Commons PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Wikimedia Commons on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.