Template:File link

This template creates a file page link with Special:UnusedFiles prevention, as well as Special:Upload support if the file doesn't exist.

About

:File: vs. Media:

Both prefixes display a link instead of embedding the file itself, but there are some key differences:

Prefix	Sample	Provides a file page link	Special:UnusedFiles prevention	Provides a special link to Special:Upload if a red link has been detected
:File:	File:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png File:Aeilsdfilasjdl.png
Media:	Media:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png Media:Aeilsdfilasjdl.png

Usage

{{file link|MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png}}

File:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.pngMedia:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png

{{file link|MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png|Alternate screen}}

Alternate screenMedia:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png

Testing for bugs

Code	MediaWiki parsing
{{file link|MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png}}	File:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.pngMedia:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png
{{file link|MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png|}}	File:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.pngMedia:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png
{{file link|MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png|Test blue link}}	Test blue linkMedia:MK8 Electrodrome Alternate Screen.png
{{file link|Aeilsdfilasjdl.png}}	File:Aeilsdfilasjdl.png
{{file link|Aeilsdfilasjdl.png|}}	File:Aeilsdfilasjdl.png
{{file link|Aeilsdfilasjdl.png|Test red link}}	Test red link
{{file link|}}	[[Media:|File:]]
{{file link||}}	[[Media:|File:]]
{{file link||Test link}}	[[Media:|Test link]]
{{file link}}	[[Media:{{{1}}}|File:{{{1}}}]]