How to Make an Avatar

The Internet has allowed a community to build where no one existed before. It is now possible to be anything to anyone. Many Internet surfers present their virtual images in the form of avatars. These graphics are ways to present a logo or individual brand for posting on message boards and various on-line registries. Here's how to make an avatar.

Instructions

You Need a Picture

1. Find a picture. Avatars start with an image that represents the primary interests of the user. It may be an album cover, a favorite destination or an actual physical image that is representative of the user. These images may be found on the Internet.

2. Modify the image. Most avatars require a resizing down to a smaller pixel size. Remember avatars are like a visual signature. Use image resizing software to make the image visible in a smaller size.

3. Visit a site that helps to create avatars. Shrinkpictures.com or Kaneva.com are sites that aide users in the creation of an avatar. These are usually very simple processes that can be performed at little to no cost to the user.

4. Store the created avatar to a picture storage site. This will allow the user to have a link readily available for the avatar for easy access.

5. Save the image to the hard drive and keep on file for visiting various message boards. Each site will have its own process for creating a username and password that may include creating an avatar. Okayplayer.com, for example, allows its users to enter a link to their avatar when registering. By storing on personal drive and storage websites, the avatar will be available in whatever form is required.

Resources

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• Shrink Pictures