Another Question for the Collective Brain

[callistra]

Ok.. I want to add words to an icon. I have a pic. Now what programme should I use? Preferably something cheap or once off, I don't need anything snazzy. But legible reading at the end would be lovely.

Comments

[alias_sqbr]

For free there's the Gimp (a linux program) though text is one thing it's not all that good at

You could also download a free trial of Paintshop pro or something.

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

I'll second the GIMP recommendation. It's a really good little programme that's just like Photoshop (apparently - I haven't used PS, because it's rather pricey...)

[martinlivings.livejournal.com]

If you really want to do it on the cheap, Windows Paint allows you to put text into images. :)

Me, I use Paint Shop Pro 4. Ancient, but completely free. :)

[strangedave.livejournal.com]

The GIMP is crazy overcomplicated for what you ask, IMO.

There is an online, in-browser, version of photoshop
https://www.photoshop.com (you have to lie and say you live in the US, though, I think)
There are other in-browser tools, such as the Aviary http://a.viary.com/tools

I could make lots more suggestions if you had a Mac :-)

[azhure.livejournal.com]

http://co.ntagio.us/eljay/iconmaker/

:)