Comments on: Is there any free software I can use to make my own graphics, buttons, and banner?

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:44:51 +0000

Just wanted to add something for your readers. I use a program called paint.net and it is totally and completely free. I love it, and the fact that it is free is even more awesome.

I love your site man! Thanks!

By: GiBee

GiBee — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:05:20 +0000

You can also use Microsoft Publisher to make your own graphics (many people already have this in their MS suite – if not, don’t buy a new one — too expensive — get it from ebay). Its what I use, and while my graphics aren’t “professional grade”… they work for me… the normal mom blogger.

First, what I do is layout my clip art and graphics/words the way I want it to look when it is done. Then under the Edit drop down menu, I “select all” and once they are all selected, a small square pops up that allows you to “GROUP” your various pieces together into one graphic. Finally, I right click and select “save as picture” and save it as a jpg.

By: GiBee

GiBee — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:17:07 +0000

By: phyllis

phyllis — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:00:45 +0000

for quickie buttons, try imagechef.com, they’re so cool!:-)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:19:36 +0000

I’ve used both Corel and Adobe, and Photoshop edges out Corel Paint Shop by a hair. My biggest problem is sometimes my graphics look a little “noisy.” I’d rather not make the file size any bigger, but I’ve noticed most blog banners look a bit cleaner than mine.

By: Frida

Frida — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:15:36 +0000

GIMP and Inkscape are the only programs you need and they are both great. There’s tutorials and guides so you can learn then too.