PORTRAITS.md

Custom Portraits Texture Template

Preparation

1. Software: Make sure that you have installed image editing software such as Paint.Net, Photoshop, GIMP or a similar application.
2. Templates: Download the default portrait templates to ensure that your textures have the correct dimensions.
   • The template was created with Paint.Net.

Creating the textures

1. New file: Open your image editing software and create a new file with the dimensions of the default template or edit the template.
   • Design: Create your desired design. You can add patterns and other elements to make your texture unique.
   • Save: Save the file in TGA format.

Inserting the textures into the addons folder

1. Find folder: Find your addons folder Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft\_retail_\Interface\AddOns.
   • Create a new folder here with a name of your choice.
   • Copy your textures into this folder.

Loading the textures

1. Add texture paths: Add the paths to the individual textures in the game under ElvUI > mMediaTag > Unitframes > Portraits > Textures & Style > Custom Texture.
   • Example Path: Interface\AddOns\MyPortraits\texture.tga

Tipps

1. Resolution: The template has a resolution of 1024x1024 pixels so that the templates can be edited better. I have always saved the TGAs for the game in a resolution of 512x512 pixels to save memory space.
   • You can also leave the resolution at 1024x1024.
2. Colors and shadows: The frames and shadows are black in the template so that you have a better overview. When saving, I inverted the colors for these textures so that they are also white. This is necessary so that you can adjust the colors in the game. A black texture cannot be colored, it always remains black.
3. Portrait area: The section for your portrait should be about the same size as the green area.

Have fun creating your own textures! 😊

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