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Tips for Infographic Creation

Edit or Create your Own Images

Piktochart
Limited features if you sign up for a free account. They do have special pricing for Education.
Easel.ly
A user-friendly tool that allows you to create and export infographics. You will need to create a free log-in.
Infogr.am
Create infographics and data visualizations. Must create a free account first.

Examples:

Training Infographic (Customer Service)
Created with Piktochart
Newsletter Infographic
Created with Piktochart
Invitation Infographic (nontraditional)
Created with Piktochart
Learning Objectives Infographic
Created with Easel.ly
Objective Overlap Infographic (Venn Diagram)
Created with Easel.ly

WEB APPS

Pixlr
A free photo editor and collage making tool. Also has an app version.
PicMonkey
Edit images or create collages. Must create a free account. Additional features available for a fee.
BeFunky
Edit photos, create collages, and more. Also available as an app.

SOFTWARE

Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe Photoshope is available on several Butler computers (click the link to learn more. It also can be purchased at a Butler discount price for personal use.
GIMP
"GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages."
Fotor
"Utilizing cloud computing to provide a suite of image processing tools ranging from basic cropping to HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing, Fotor has made professional-level photo editing accessible to everyday users through a clean, intuitive interface and workflow."

WORD CLOUDS

Tagxedo
Allows you to create word clouds with more customization options, including shapes and colors. Does not require you to create an account.
Wordle
Allows you to make word clouds without creating an account - just click Create.

MAPS

Support Resources

Exciting Emails

In addition to including images in your emails (don't forget to type out any content included in the image, since alt-text doesn't work in emails!), you can also use HTML.

Litmus PutsMail
Test HTML emails before sending them out

The Savvy Creative: Images, Design, and Ethics for the Web

Tips for Infographic Creation

Edit or Create your Own Images

Support Resources

Exciting Emails

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