How to Create Your Own Banner Avatar

by Catherine Johnson

Overview

A banner avatar is a way of defining your identity online. It can be used as a forum signature and as a profile picture on your various online accounts. The avatar has become a way for computer users to showcase an alter online identity. It also presents an excellent opportunity to showcase your creativity and personality. Using Adobe Photoshop, you can easily create your very own imprint for the Internet.

Banner avatar

Step 1

Open Adobe Photoshop. Go to "File" and select "New."
Step 2

Name your new file, and in the "Preset" drop-down menu, select "Custom." Set the width to 450 pixels and the height to 100 pixels. Click "OK."
Step 3

Design your banner avatar. Use images of your favorite actors, cartoon characters or shows. Be sure to layer text and other designs on top of the images.
Step 4

Once you are satisfied with your design, go to "File" and select "Save for the Web." This will ensure that the color encoding of your banner avatar will be suitable for use on the web.
Step 5

Check that your optimized image is exactly as you want. Click "Save" to save the design on your computer.
Step 6

Upload your banner avatar to your online account to use as your profile picture or forum signature.

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Take the time to experiment and play around with your design in Photoshop. Text will display clearly when there is a high color contrast and a clear, readable font. Be aware of the size of your banner avatar. You may have to resize the image depending upon the size limitations and requirements of each site.
Take the time to experiment and play around with your design in Photoshop. Text will display clearly when there is a high color contrast and a clear, readable font.
Be aware of the size of your banner avatar. You may have to resize the image depending upon the size limitations and requirements of each site.

Overview