Which software program should i use to create a simple logo?
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Ms paint will be enough, since you dont have a lot of time in graphic design, complex graphic software is not gonna work for you, Ms paint can add letters, paint with different brushes, move object as transparent, saving in different format etc, best for no so complicated design like logo.
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Well, if you want to spend a couple of 100 bucks, I definitely recommend Adobe Photoshop. It's the best.\n\nBut if you want some great FREE applications, try one of the following. :)\nhttp://www.pascal.com/software/freeruler/\nhttp://www.schismband.com/k9prod/products.html\nhttp://www.opensword.org/Pixen/\n\nKeep working on your mac - the macs are far superior when it comes to multimedia editing.
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Try out Smartdraw for presentations.\nOr Gimp for designing
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Serif webplus.  It's simple/easy to learn, and it's free.\n\nhttp://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/WebPlus/default.asp
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Visual Studio also includes the power to create and edit icons.\n\nIf you want some very good commercial software, check out "IconCool Editor". It supports various resolutions and color depths, has a decent editor tool, and lets you create the multi-icon files supported by Windows XP.
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This is freeware. Enjoy.\n\nhttp://www.sketchup.com/
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i suggest freehand or photoshop but i always use photoshop for making logos and layouts
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The best one is undoubtedly The Gimp. It's almost professional-quality.\nhttp://www.gimp.org
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I use Paint.NET  Its free and does almost everything photoshop can. try it
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If you want a free program, try The Gimp or GimpShop.  They work pretty much the same as Photoshop but aren't quite as big resource hogs (though there are fewer tutorials on using gimp than photoshop)
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Hi,\n\nThe best and easy to use program is Matchware Openmind!\nIts so easy you type in what you want and select the layout of your design preview it and walah your website is created!\n\nI tried this in my school today and it was AMAZING!\n\nThe downside is that it costs alot! Unless you are a student like me where you can get discount!\n\nHope it Helps!
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Since thats all you want to do i would recommend photoshop elements its a pretty cheap program and its pretty powerfull.  Also I recommend using Adobe products.
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Use Banner Maker Pro. It has the highest rating among both CNet's editors and people who have downloaded it. Keep in mind though that the company providing it may require a fee after the trial period and trial software does not always allow you to use advanced features or provide a tutorial for the product.
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Some choices are:\nPhotoshop\nGIMP\nPaint Shop Pro
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Xara Xtreme is a simple to use illustration program\nhttp://www.xara.com/products/xtreme/?t=illustration\n\nthen u have Wizard Brush\nhttp://www.eusoftware.com/wizardbrush.php\n\nCorel Painter is another software
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I am not sure if you mean you wish to create an icon itself, create graphics, or hotspots. But, if you want to create a real "icon" there is a great little program that I use call Irfanview.  It is free.\n\nYou can get it here:\nhttp://www.bluesofts.com/download/509/810/IrfanView.html
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Artists usually create their logo artwork in an illustration program like Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia/Adobe Freehand, Corel Draw or a number of other vector based programs. (Illustrator is the most popular.) These programs have various tools that allow you to easily create all sorts of shapes. Mastering these programs to create logos similar to those you see everyday is very tough so dont expect great results immediately. By the way, sometimes artists do start their logos by drawing them on paper and then scanning them in. But after they scan them in, they basically trace the image using the tools in the illustration program. (You can't just scan it in and use it if you want it to look good.)\n\nOnce the final artwork is created in the illustration program, the artist takes into a bitmap imeage program like Photoshop or ImageReady to optimize it for the Web (make the file size smaller and acceptable for use over possibly slow bandwith). Logos and linedrawing artwork should be be optimized as a GIF image 99% of the time. Photos should be usually be saved as jpg images.\n\nFor more info on creating web graphics, I recommend books by Lynda Weinmann. She has a site called lynda.com that is all about web graphics. Visit adobe.com as well. They have tutorials about using their programs for designing and optimizing graphics.\n\nIn my opinion, you have to have a pretty good background in art to really be good at graphic design. Just knowing your way around programs like illustrator and photoshop is no different than not knowing English and using MS Word.\n\nAlso, it would be in your best interest to stick with the Adobe tools if you have the money. They are the industry standard every profressional worth their salt uses.