A List of Graphic Design & Visualization Tools

As a Technical Writer, you may often need to bring content to life through the use of visual images that appear professional, without the need learn how to use complex graphic design software or pay for training courses. This article lists out web applications that can be used for light-weight graphic design creations that are sure to please clients or stakeholders, and generate the interest you are looking to spark in your content.

The appealing feature most of these websites have is the provision of a variety of pre-designed templates, so you don’t need to create designs from scratch. Whether it’s a mind map, infographic, report, timeline or flow chart you’re looking for, the list below provides a great starting point and has been arranged in no particular order.

  1. Canva

  2. Gliffy

  3. Venngage

  4. Infogram

  5. Piktochart

  6. Visme

  7. Easelly

  8. Mind the Graph

Do you know any other tools that should be on the list?