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How to Make an animated GIF with Photoshop Elements 6.0

May 10, 2010 10:00 PM

Paw print silhouette being edited in graphic design software.

An animated GIF is a great addition to any website. By animating your image, you will draw someone's eye to it almost immediately. This is especially useful if you are creating an advertisement or a logo.

In this tutorial, learn how to create an animated banner using the program Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0. Elements is like a condensed version of Photoshop and is totally capable of making these cool graphics.

So, let's get started! It's a lot easier than you'd think!

You will need the following blank file numbers:

PRESET: Custom

WIDTH: 5 inches

HEIGHT: 5 inches

RESOLUTION: 72 pixels/inch

COLOR MODE: RGB color

BACKGROUND CONTENTS: Transparent

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