Creating visually compelling data may seem like a daunting task, but thanks to modern technology, there are tons of free tools to help you create custom graphs and infographics. All it takes is a little time online to find the right tools for your need. Before you set out on your search for the right tool, be sure that you have collected all your data and selected the best layout to deliver your data visually. By preparing ahead of time, you will be able to compare your data and needs against each of the free resources.
Canva
Canva’s infographic maker includes hundreds of free design elements, allowing you to experiment with data visualization like a pro. Canva’s infographic designer is built around 4 easy-to-use steps:
Step 1 – Change the image.
Step 2 – Change the fonts.
Step 3 – Change the background.
Step 4 – Change the colors.
After working through Canva’s 4 easy steps, you will be left with an eye-catching, shareable, and easily digestible infographic for your next presentation.
Visme
Visme promises to help you “speak visually.” This free tool includes over 100 free fonts, millions of free images, and thousands of quality icons. You even have options to include video and audio (with a built-in voice over recorder). Visme is trusted by over 1.6 million marketers and organizations worldwide and has earned a reputation for helping companies tell visually compelling stories through facts and figures. Visme follows a simple 3-step process:
Step 1 – Get a head start: Tap into professional templates or create your own custom infographic.
Step 2 – Create infographics with ease: Visme gives you everything you need to populate your infographic.
Step 3 – Edit & Customize: Adjust text, colors, backgrounds, and more.
Visme comes with the largest capability of editing and is sure to leave you excited about your newly visualized information.
Piktochart
With just a few clicks, Piktochart enables you to turn boring data into engaging and easy-to-digest infographics. Piktochart prides themselves on being a simple and intuitive tool that will help you and your team tell great stories with the visual impact they deserve. Built to help you at every step of the way, Piktochart is based on a 3-step process:
Step 1 – Pick a template
Step 2 – Make it yours
Step 3 – Share your work
With a turn-key process, Piktochart is sure to leave your audience wowed by your visually impactful data.
With these easy-to-use free tools, you can take your boring old data and turn them into compelling visuals all from the comfort of your computer. No longer do you need to settle for chart builders or stock features; with these tools, you can create custom designs for no cost at all.
Don’t have time for design? Contact the team at Ethos3 today to find out how we can help.
