Infographics

Canva - This is a beginner friendly web-based graphic design tool that offers hundreds of free infographic templates, photos, and graphics! It’s ideal for beginners and casual users who want to create a professional-looking infographics. 

Pros: 

• User-friendly drag and drop interface
• Tons of free templates and icons 
• Collaboration feature for group work 
• Free-downloads

Cons: 

• Limited customization compared to advanced tools 
• Some features like custom fonts, templates, and certain pictures are locked behind Canva premium subscription (Canva Pro) 
• Data is unable to be imported directly, rather must be copied and paste 

New to Canva? This beginner-friendly video is the perfect way to start your infographic journey!

Venngage - This is a free online tool used specifically for infographics and data visualization. It is also beginner friendly and it focuses more on charts, icons, and templates for presenting information.   

Pros: 

• Infographics-specific templates
• Built-in charts and data visualization tools 
• This is a great tool to create more professional-looking infographics and graphs 

Cons: 

• Limited fonts and layout flexibility 
• Some templates and features are locked behind a premium subscription 
• Shareable link but no free downloads 

Here’s an easy-to-follow video to help you create your first infographic using Venngage!

Adobe Illustrator - This is a graphic design program used by industry professionals to create custom, high-quality infographics.  

Pros: 

• Advanced customization tools and maximum precision control 
• Endless flexibility for templates and design 
• Export files in high resolution for both digital and print

Cons: 

• Expensive (Around $22.99 a month or $263.99 a year) 
• High difficulty (Not recommended for beginners) 

For full creative control and precision, Adobe Illustrator is the go-to tool for professionals designing high-quality infographics — explore it here! There is also a 7 day free trial period for anyone that is curious!

Inkscape - Inkscape is an open-source graphic design tool similar to Adobe Illustrator, offering powerful features for casual and professional creators. 

Pros: 

• Strong customization and design control 
• Good alternative for advanced designers on a budget 
• Cross-platform: Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux 
• Free and open source 

Cons: 

• Steeper learning curve than Canva or Venngage 
• Limited templates and assets 
• Not optimized for low-end devices/computers and may lag 
• UI is not beginner friendly 

Here’s an easy video you can follow to create your first infographic using Inkscape