There are some really nice sites out there, where you can create your own graphics, images etc., without paying a dime. They will let you edit and store them on the site. Using online editors from some of these sites, you can create really great looking images, even if you have no experience with working with images. Some of these sites are really amazing, and offer some pretty unique tools.

• Apollo seems to be a way to work together on images, diagrams etc. Would probably be good for someone who works with graphics, and needs a client to comment on the artwork. The client cannot save the image, only comment on it, thus keeping your artwork safe. Looks free.
• Brands of The World is a big library of brand logos in scalable vector format. You can search by country, company etc. BotW is also a great place for designers to upload their logo designs and professional details to get exposure, recognition and clients.
• Gliffy is online diagram software, you can create professional-quality flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, technical drawings, and more. Use tTheir online diagram editor to create various drawings. Gliffy is an online application that makes it easy for you to create, share, and collaborate with diagrams. There is a free version, or a USD 5 per month version.
• GR Sites is a very nice online tool for making graphics for your website. Make buttons, boxes, backgrounds and lots of other nice stuff using the editor. You can use the free version that has certain restrictions, or pay a mothly or yearly fee (USD 9 and 5.75 respectively, or make use of the daypass that can be activated at any time. Definitely a good site if you want to creat nice graphics, and store them, without prior knowledge of graphics editing.
• Live Banner Maker lets you create your own website banner for free. Use their templates, or start from scratch. They don’t brand your banner.You just selct the size, the colors, the text and effects, save it, and upload to your server. Can be used to create basic or intermediate banners.

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