The ultimate list of free online tools for creating stunning visual content (Part II)
In the first part, we’ve talked about free online tools you need to build your landing pages and your social media presence.
In the second part of this article, you’ll discover all the essential free online tools you need to:
- Create catchy social media posts without using Photoshop or Illustrator
- Create high-quality videos for Social media use,
- Make stunning Infographics for your blog posts and your social media channels.
Let’s get started!
A. Free online design tools
You can see some visuals on my personal page on Instagram🤞. (Don’t forget to follow me 😁).
Well, I am not a Graphic Designer. I’m a Social Media Marketer wit Visual Marketing skills. At this point, I would like to share something with you. I don’t like when somebody calls me Graphic Designer.
If you want to make the difference as a Social Media Marketer or as a Digital Marketer you should develop your Visual Marketing skills. Do you need Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator for that? Well trust me, it’s not necessary. We’ll find out the reason below 👇
1. Canva
Canva is the best part to start creating your visuals. Easy to use, with plenty of options (e.g. templates, icons, photos, illustrations). What do I need? All you need is to create an account!
100M+ Designs created so far, 10M Users around the globe. Canva also gives you the opportunity to develop your Design Skills. They have created Design School, a place that hosts useful articles regarding Design, Content Marketing, and Branding.
- Access to canva: https://www.canva.com/
- Access to Design School: https://www.canva.com/learn/design/
2. Adobe Spark
Adobe Spark is my favourite online tool for creating stunning visuals. You can create impactful graphics, videos, and interactive Instagram Stories. In my opinion is the ultimate free design tool. Start creating a notable Social media presence through Adobe Spark. Easy to use with plenty of options.
- Access here: https://spark.adobe.com/
3. Pablo by Buffer
Pablo by Buffer is another online tool. The last on my list. Through Pablo, you can create inspiring quotes for your Social Media channels. You can use free stock photos or even your own. You can choose a variety of templates. Υοu also can configure social media sizes for different social media channels.
- Access here: https://pablo.buffer.com/
B. Free Video Creation Tools
We’ve talked about the importance of video content. You don’t need to learn to use Adobe Premiere or After Effects for creating simple and interactive social videos. In this part, I will share some notable free video editing online tools.
1. Lumen5
Lumen5 is my favourite video editing tool. You can transform your blog posts into videos in minutes. Tremendous? Lumen5 is based on Artificial Intelligence. It will help you to summarise the content and match each scene with relevant videos, photos, and music.
- Access here: https://lumen5.com/
2. Adobe Spark Video
Adobe Spark again. You also can create compelling social videos through Adobe Spark. Add photos, several icons, videos, free music either your voice and voila! I have created several social campaigns regarding Startup Weekend Kavala. So far, I have created several campaigns through Adobe Spark Video.
Take a look here 👇
- Access here: https://spark.adobe.com/
C. Infographics
Infographics are suitable for your blog posts, your Pinterest account, and also for your Instagram account. Do you need design skills for creating catchy infographics? Well, no. You can use simple online free tools.
1. Piktochart
Piktochart is the first free tool on my list. Piktochart is a free tool that helps you create your infographics. Easy to use with a variety of free templates for catchy infographics. You are able to create:
- Infographics
- Presentations
- Reports
- Flyers
- Posters
- Access here: https://piktochart.com/
2. Infogr.am
The last free online tool. Infogr.am is another tool for creating beautiful infographics. You are able to create infographics for your next blog posts, for social media channels and for extraordinary presentations. Some of the features 👇
- Infographics
- Reports
- Charts
- Maps
- Access here: https://infogram.com/
Conclusion
I’m curious about your favourite online tools. You can share them in the comments below. Feel also free to suggest me some topics for my next article! I am looking forward to your comments!
