Make your Xbox Live Avatar mobile

by: Dan - posted: 2/13/2009 10:05:00 AM

Microsoft launched a tool on Xbox.com this week that allows you to export your Xbox Live Avatar to a number of fixed services or as a generic image. The "Free Your Avatar" tool also allows you to add objects backgrounds or create a custom image that can be placed on your Live Spaces or Facebook page to name a few. The tool is free and can be found at www.xbox.com/freeyouravatar.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, ‘Free Your Avatar’ launches in the U.S.

Coming to www.xbox.com US on February 11, ‘Free Your Avatar’ is an exciting tool that allows you to export your avatar from Xbox LIVE, create your very own customized image, and share with family and friends.

The updated ‘Free Your Avatar’ tool will provide brand new backgrounds and props for every occasion including birthday backgrounds, party hats and balloons. Additionally, people will be able to upload their very own backgrounds: Place your avatar in front of famous landmarks you’ve always wanted to visit, or insert your avatars into your favorite movie scene.

Xbox LIVE is celebrating Valentine’s Day by featuring romantically themed props and backgrounds.

Create a personalized ecard for your loved ones without the inevitable mess of glitter and glue. Simply export your Avatar from Xbox LIVE, place it on a Valentines themed background, add a suitable prop such as a rose or heart, and finish it off with your own personal message.

Sending a customized ecard is quick, easy, fun and, of course, free - all courtesy of Xbox LIVE and Xbox.com. Unleash your creativity at www.xbox.com/freeyouravatar.

‘Free Your Avatar’ is available in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and Mexico.