How to Create Your Own Anime Avatar for Kids

You can create a digital version of yourself as an anime avatar.

Anime avatars are fun ways to represent yourself in a visual, cartoon format. Once you create the avatar, you can save the image to your computer and use the graphics on your websites. In creating an avatar, you will need to select your avatar's features, including head shape, skin complexion, eye shape and other common features. Avatars can be created using software you already have on your computer, including Internet Explorer (or any other Web browser) and Microsoft Paint.

Instructions

Manga

1. Visit the Manga avatar website (see Resources).

2. Select your avatar's features, including background color, skin color, and head shape. Additionally, select your avatar's facial features, including your character's mouth, eyes and hair.

3. Capture a picture of your screen by simultaneously pressing "ALT" and "PRT SC" on your computer's keyboard.

4. Open Microsoft Paint by clicking "Start," "All Programs" "Accessories," and "Paint." Press "CTRL" and "V" to paste the captured screen into paint. Select the avatar by clicking the "select" tool.

5. Click "Copy" to copy the avatar selection into memory.

6. Press "File" and "New" to open a new file. Click "Paste" to paste the avatar in the new window. Click "Save" to save the graphic on your computer. Enter a name for the avatar and click "Save" again.

Dress Up 24/7 - Anime Avatar Creator

1. Visit the Dress Up 24/7 Website (see Resources).

2. Click "Play" and select your avatar's facial features. You can select hair, hat, glasses and skin color, among other features.

3. Click "Save Image" when you are finished creating the avater. Enter a name for the avatar and select a place on your hard drive to save the image. Click "Save" to transfer the finished file to your hard drive.

TekTek Gaia Dream Avater

1. Visit the TekTek Gaia Dream Avatar website (see Resources).

2. Click "Start" and select your avatar's features by clicking "Body," "Hair," "Eyes" and the other buttons representing your avatar's features.

3. Click "Save Avatar" once you finish creating the graphic.

4. Right-click on the avatar and select "Save Picture As." Select a destination on your hard drive to save the graphic. Enter a name for the avatar and click "Save."

References

• TechTerms.com: Avatar

Resources

• Dress Up 24/7
• Avatar Face Maker
• TekTek Gaia Dream Avater