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what software is best for making website logos?

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Picking a single practical workflow matters more than hunting for "the best" program. If the mark must work on a site, an app icon, print, and merch, start with one editable master that scales. 's 2D vs 3D distinction changes the approach: 2D vector work scales reliably, while 3D usually ends up as a rendered image and still benefits from a simplified vector or flat version for small uses. asked about tools; focus first on formats and outputs.

Create a vector master and keep layers and fonts editable. For the web, supply a scalable file plus raster fallbacks at multiple pixel densities so the logo stays crisp on modern screens. Browser handling of vector and responsive images is covered in MDN’s notes on SVG and responsive images: Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and Responsive images.

Design and delivery checklist: keep shapes simple, limit the color palette, produce monochrome and reversed versions, and test the mark at very small sizes to confirm legibility. Convert type to outlines for final handoff and verify font licensing before distribution. Check color contrast for accessibility; WebAIM’s contrast tools explain recommended thresholds: WebAIM contrast checker.

Practical export set to keep handy: the editable vector master, a web SVG, raster exports at 1x and 2x for high-DPI screens, a tiny icon for favicons, and a print-ready vector/PDF. and are right that trying things helps; ’s point about quick raster editors holds for rough drafts, but keep a vector master for production. For compression and delivery best practices see Google’s image optimization guide: Image optimization.

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Member Avatar for Member #46692

what software is best for making website logos?

Are you going for a 2d logo or 3d?

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Sorry to ignore your post iamthwee, but in general something like Photoshop or Paint Shop pro will do the trick. Or fireworks.

You should try getting some free trials and see which one suites you the best.

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yeah i use fireworks (had to make a logo for college database project)

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Also if you can't afford photoshop use the gimp instead.

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You may want to bare in mind that even if you can't afford the full cs2 photoshop can still by photoshop elements which is much cheaper and will probably have everything you need present.

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You can do it with MSPaint. It's in your Windows folder.

Use Start / Programs / Accessories / Paint.

Save the image you create as a .gif or .jpg file.

I used Corel PhotoPaint to make the image I then shrunk to make my avatar.

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