Logo creation software.

I was curious if anyone knows of some software I can use to create a custom logo? I prefer some kind of freeware. I want to be able to modify the letters (make them 3d looking) and add a graphic maybe even a picture.
Photoshop probably does this but I don't have it and think it costs too much. Anyone have some ideas.

Well ... I have some way of getting the online services to do what you want. The catch is that what my tricks are .. may or may not be legal.

See, that is what sucks about having knowledge on all the technology. I know how to make websites and computer give me what I want, but I have to follow rules!

Stupid rules .. what with their fancy haircuts and delicious breads!

*DISCLAIMER* My logo was a hired out job. No hacking. 100% legit!

What I use isn't free, but it's less than $100 for an excellent program. It's called PhotoImpact by Ulead. Very similar to Photoshop and will do lots of really fun stuff.

If you want just a free graphics program ... I think I may have one for ya!

http://www.getpaint.net/

There's always GIMP also. It can be a little confusing at first, but it's just as powerful as photoshop, and it's free. :gj: www.gimp.org

Another vote for gimp... it's only confusing if you're already accustomed to another program.

Could Photoshop elements possible work? I've only ever used the full photoshop, so don't know whats in the elements, but it can be had for not much.

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Another vote for gimp... it's only confusing if you're already accustomed to another program.

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I'd say it would be more confusing if you've never used an image editing program, just because EVERYTHING is new to you. At least when you're accustomed to another program you've got a pretty good idea of what everything does. It's just figuring out where stuff is in that case.

It was the first one I ever used, but then again I do learn very fast. My husband uses Photoshop for most things and is very frustrated by GIMP because it's not what he's used to.

Much appreciated everyone.

Now I need to do some homework and figure all this stuff out.

Thanks!


David :)

dacalio, whatever program you use, I highly recomend it be vector based or at least have vector output (EPS). Vector graphics will give you the capability of scaling the logo to just about any size without losing any quality. I use Adobe Illustrator for just about all of my logos.

If your going to use a raster based program (Photoshop), create it 300dpi. This will help you when you go to print the logo. Remember you can always scale the image down to 72dpi for the web.

well... if you would keep an eye out on the jasc website often jasc offers paint shop pro every few months for free. they dont leave it up long so you have to check everyday but here and there they will offer a full version of the software for free to download. they do it basically to get people interested in it then as newer versions are available you would pay for the upgrade to that version. i think the last version i seem them list for free was psp 10. i use psp 12,photoshop,cinema4d and mayo3d.

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mayo3d.

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Mayo 3D? Who makes that one ? :P

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Originally Posted by Nate

Mayo 3D? Who makes that one ? :P

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lol sorry i didnt even pay attention, it's maya 3d not mayo, maybe i was thinking about a sandwich when i type it who knows lol, i think helmans makes that one though lmao

Not sure if anyone already posted, but Paint.NET is an easy program to use and creates excellent quality.

Another vote for Gimp here!

I use the paint program and most the time will use the import option under file on gimp to add or fine tune some things that paint doesnt have. My avatar which is my logo was designed using them both.

Photoshop and gimp are more designed for photo editing. For proper logo creation you would want something like Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw. They certainly aren't free though. For basic logos though photoshop, gimp and other image editing programs will work though.

I second the vector output. That is a must, especially if you want to create shirts, stickers, and various other things.