How to Create a Custom eCard
Magix Photo Clinic 5.5

Creating and saving a Custom Card — step by step...

1. Create a new document with the correct settings.

Create a new document which is 400 x 300 pixels, with a resolution of 72 pixels per inch.

2. Filling the background

Fill the background layer of the image with a gradient , a solid color , or click File>Open to browse to an image. Try to pick a background that works well with your overall design, and is not too busy.

3. Paste in your logo

Insert your logo by copying and pasting, or create a new logo or design as you go.

4. Add your text message

Use the type tool to add your message. Make a list of all the messages you want to create, and try to do them all at once, as separate layers. Resize your logo as needed.

5. Save it at the proper size and image quality

We use the "Save for Internet" feature in Magix Photo Clinic 5.5 (File > Save for Internet). In this example, we chose the JPEG file format, since the image contains smooth gradients. GIF files work best with solid colors. Adjust the quality to find the best compromise between small file size and clear image. Even though you can upload Custom Cards up to 80KB in size, smaller files will load and display quicker for you and your eCard recipients.

Make sure you save your eCard designs to a place on your computer where you can easily find them!

6. Upload your files

When your eCards are ready, sign in to your account, and select 'Upload Custom Cards' under the My Account menu. From the 'Upload & Manage Custom Cards' screen, click the 'Upload Custom Cards' button. This will launch the upload window. You can upload up to 36 Custom eCards — the upload tool will tell you how many eCard designs you can upload. You can delete eCards you no longer use.

Click 'Browse...' and locate the files for each eCard you made. Then click the 'Upload' button (Click the button just once...upload times will vary with your connection speed and the number & size of images.) You will see your eCard images in your account when the upload is complete and you will be able to send them right away!

7. Share your Custom eCards

As a Custom eCard Member, you can give anyone who is a CorpNote member access to your eCards. Go to My Account > Custom Cards and select the 'Share your Custom Cards with others' screen. Enter an email address in the Share Custom Cards box and click the 'Add New' button, and that member will be able to see and send your Custom eCards the next time they sign in.

If you need additional help, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions or complete our Priority Email Support Form.