It will still work if you don't do this but instead of a smooth circle you'll end up with a slightly pixellated circle, and it won't look as nice.Īlways do this for a smooth globe outlineĤ. See below for how to do this in GIMP - the image shows my selecting 'Semi-Flatten' after already adding the Alpha Channel, which is in the same menu. In order to avoid blocky, pixely edges you need to add an Alpha Channel and then Semi-Flatten it. Use GIMP (or PhotoShop or similar) and open the image. If you don't turn it into a square you'll end up with a spinning rugby ball.ģ. I'd aim for no more than 800 x 800 in size. Turn it into a square by re-sizing in your chosen image programme.
Find an image from Virtual Earth that you like.Ģ. How to make your own spinning globe (should you have nothing better to do)ġ.
