How to Make an Avatar Picture
The internet is a big place and it can be very hard trying to create your own identity. A good way to establish this identity is to have a special avatar that you use on message boards and social networking sites. Creating these avatars can be as quick or as long a process as you want, but a basic avatar is very easy.
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Instructions
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Creating an Avatar
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Select the image you want to use as your avatar. It can be any image you like, so long as it is a file formatted for the message board or blog you intend to use it for.
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Crop and shrink the image to meet the particular requirements for wherever you intend to use this avatar.
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Adjust the file size so that it complies with the size limitations of the site you are using the avatar. This is easiest done by shrinking the image size by small increments.
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Edit the images if you want to add a little more personality. Writing your internet handle in your avatar not only helps to distinguish you from other users, but it also prevents people from "stealing" your avatar.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to not use images with many vivid colors or details, as they will bump up the file size.
Consider designing your own image to truly separate yourself from the masses.
Before creating an avatar, read over the site's terms and conditions agreement to know exactly what kind of images are allowed in their avatars.
