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Infographics: What tools can you use?

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What tools will you use?

“There are so many tools being released every day allowing us to easily create better and better images— including infographics”

Sandrine Sahakians, Video Editor, Buffer

There are several software programs or apps you can use; however, some will be better than others. Consult with your module leader to know if they want you to use a specific software.

What tools will you use?

Here are a few examples of software you can use to create infographics. If you use something like PowerPoint, you are more likely to be able to get technical help from our Skills Team as we have experts at hand. We will still try to help with the other apps but our expertise will be more limited!

Software/App

Pros

Cons

Web link

Tutorials

PowerPoint

Familiar, flexible and completely free

Templates available with infographic elements

Extensive icon library

Not really designed for this

n/a

Many videos available in YouTube - just search 'PowerPoint Infographic'.

 

Canva

Powerful and free tool for graphic design (including infographics).

Many templates to pick from.

Need to make graphs somewhere else.

Limited options for editing.

Takes a while to get used to.

Difficult to start without a template.

Some elements are paid-for.

https://www.canva.com/

Canva tutorials

Canva Design School

Piktochart

Specifically designed for infographics.

Integrated data visualisation tool.

Millions of icons and illustrations available

Some editing of templates possible

Limited number of templates available on free account. End up using the same few designs.

Although millions of icons/ illustrations are available, many are accessible with a paid-for pro account.

https://piktochart.com/

Piktochart video tutorials

Venngage

Dedicated infographic creator and so has many, many templates.

Easy to use.

Some features require paid-for subscription

Not many fonts to choose from.

https://venngage.com/

How to create an infographic with Venngage
Adobe Express

Free version has a decent range of features and content (can filter by free too)

Infographic templates available.

Relatively easy drag and drop interface.

Only 2GB storage with the free version.

Full range of features and content require a paid-for subscription.

Drag and drop and ultra visual interface may make it less accessible for some users.

https://new.express.adobe.com

Create Infographics that stand out - video from Adobe