To usecf these skins, simply click on the "Download" link to download. Some of the skins come with pre-built installers - simply double click on the .exe file to install them! Others come as .zip files. Just copy the .zip file into the Xfire skins directory. The result should be: C:/Program Files/Xfire/Skins/SkinName.zip.

Once you've copied the files to the appropriate directory, restart Xfire and choose your skin from the Tools menu!

Please keep in mind that not all skins may have the complete Xfire functionality! As we add features to Xfire, older skins may not be updated with these new features. If you find that you're not able to use Xfire features such as game lobbies, group chat, or file transfer, please switch back to the default Xfire skin to check.

These skins rock, but how do I make my own?

Creating your own full skin is challenging, but well worth it when you think about the time you'll be spending with Xfire. You'll need two parts - the artwork you want to use, and a set of .ini files that specify the layout of that artwork, buttons, etc. We've got a tutorial available that will walk you through the basics of the skinning system. Once you've got some of the basics down, start tweaking the default skin - get a feel for what's possible, how the colors and graphics respond to modfications to Themes.ini or Xfire.ini. Then fire up your favorite graphics program, and get to work! If you want to get in touch with fellow skinners, stop by our Skins Forum!