Create My Picture avatar generator website has rated Zwinky tops for the best avatar maker online. The decision was because of its sophisticated platform and design capabilities.

With the introduction on the new Hollywood hit film 'Avatar' its generated a general buzz about the word and many people are becoming more familiar with its name.

Create My Picture offers a free stand alone Flash application to design a unique looking 'cartoon of yourself'. The developers of the website said in a statement though that they would recommend Zwinky as number one in avatar design software - best of all its free!

Avatars are used for many reasons, the growth of social networks such as Facebook has put out more call for these digital characters which are made by the user to create a like-life avatar of yourself, friends or family.

You can create an avatar and access Zwinky at Create My Picture