diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: 🐛 Bug report
+description: Report a problem or unexpected behavior
+labels: [bug]
+body:
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: component
+    attributes:
+      label: Component
+      description: Which tool or component are you having problems with?
+      options:
+        - c2pa-rs
+        - c2patool
+        - c2pa-c
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: component-other
+    attributes:
+      label: If Other, please specify
+      description: Which component are you using?
+      placeholder: e.g., Python bindings, Java SDK, etc.
+  - type: input
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: Version
+      description: Which version are you using?
+      placeholder: e.g., v0.71.0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: platform
+    attributes:
+      label: Platform
+      description: Which platform are you using?
+      options:
+        - Linux
+        - macOS
+        - Windows
+        - iOS
+        - Android
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-happened
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      description: Describe what went wrong. Please attach example files if possible.
+      placeholder: Describe the actual behavior you observed.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected-behavior
+    attributes:
+      label: What did you expect to happen?
+      description: Describe what you expected to happen instead.
+      placeholder: Describe the expected behavior.
+    validations:
+      required: true
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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+blank_issues_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: 💡 Feature request
+description: Suggest an idea for improvement
+labels: [enhancement]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: idea
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe your idea
+      description: What would make the project better?
+      placeholder: Describe your feature request here.
+    validations:
+      required: true
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/others.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/others.yml
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+name: 💬 Other
+description: General inquiries, questions, or discussions
+labels: [question]
+body:
+  - type: textarea
+    id: details
+    attributes:
+      label: Details
+      description: Tell us what's on your mind.
+      placeholder: Describe your inquiry, question, or feedback here.
+    validations:
+      required: true