While some images uploaded to Commons are in great shape, many have some kind of problem. While we can't fix some problems, such as a poor angle or out-of-focus photo, many can be fixed after the fact with digital editing. This page describes just a few of the most frequently encountered issues, how to fix them, and gives examples of them.
Images that need to be cleaned up are listed at Category:Images for cleanup and in its many subcategories. If you find an image that needs improvement, and it does not fit under one of the more specific scenarios below that has its own tag, add {{Cleanup image|explanation}} (images for cleanup) to its description page to mark it for cleanup.
Some images present borders that are not necessary and contain redundant information (such as description texts). These include images with excess white or black "padding" on the sides. If you se