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Creating Infographics with Piktochart & Visme
Creating Infographics with
Piktochart & Visme
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This Manual 3
Chapter 1: Piktochart 5
1.1 The Basics 5
1.2 Graphics 8
1.3 Backgrounds 10
1.4 Title and Text Boxes 12
1.5 Inserting Videos 13
1.6 Charts 14
1.7 Publishing Your Infographic 16
Chapter 2: Visme 18
2.1 The Basics 18
2.2 Backgrounds 20
2.3 Title and Text Boxes 25
2.4 Video and Audio 27
2.5 Shapes and Icons 28
2.6 Images 30
2.7 Publishing and Downloading Your Infographic 31
Index 33
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About This Manual
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About This Manual
This manual tells you how to create infographics using basic functions within two web-based software
programs:
Program Website Piktochart Piktochart.com
Visme www.visme.co
Knowing how to use the basic features will help get you started on your first infographic projects. Once
you begin exploring the software, you will learn how to do additional tasks that are more complex and
will lead to more interesting infographics.
These instructions are based on the free versions of these software programs and focus exclusively on
infographics. The free versions are robust and have enough features to help you create beautiful
infographics, presentations, and reports. The paid versions of these programs include additional features
to help you create more complex infographics. Learn more about the programs and their free and paid
options by visiting their websites.
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Chapter 1: Piktochart
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Chapter 1: Piktochart
In this chapter, you will learn to perform basic functions in Piktochart. Piktochart is infographic design software that allows users to design beautiful infographics with intuitive tools and familiar
tasks. You can insert and edit the hundreds of backgrounds, graphics, and other design
elements available in Piktochart, or you can upload your own photos, graphics, videos, and more. It’s up to you!
1.1 The Basics
This section of the manual tells you how to perform basic tasks in Piktochart. You will use many of these tasks in each of the projects you create.
Your Account
Creating a Free Account
1. Go to piktochart.com
2. Click on the button located on the upper right corner of the page
3. Type your username, email, and password into the designated boxes
4. Click on the button
Logging In
1. Go to piktochart.com
2. Click on the button located on the upper right corner of the page
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3. Type your email or username and password into the designated boxes
4. Click on the button
Starting a New Infographic Project
1. Login to your Piktochart account
2. Select Infographic from the available format options
The available featured templates become visible below the format box.
3. Roll over the template options to either or a template
Some of the templates will only be available to users who have selected the option.
Moving Objects
1. Click and hold the object that you want to move
2. Drag the object to your desired location
3. Release the mouse button
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Sizing Objects
1. Click and hold one of the white squares on the corners of the object
2. Expand or contract the image until it reaches your desired size
3. Release the mouse button
Deleting Objects
1. Select the block that includes the object you want to delete
2. Click on the object you want to delete
3. Click on the Piktochart toolbar
The object will disappear.
Previewing and Saving Your Project
Previewing Your Project
Preview your project by clicking the icon on the upper right-hand side of the webpage
Exit the preview by clicking the icon on the upper right-hand side of the webpage
Saving Your Project
Your projects will automatically save every few minutes. To make sure you don’t lose your
work, click the button located on the upper right-hand corner of the webpage.
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1.2 Graphics
In this section, you will learn to manage graphics in Piktochart. Shapes, lines, icons, and photos are all considered to be graphics in Piktochart. You can use the hundreds of images available in
Piktochart, or you can upload your own images.
Inserting Shapes, Lines, Icons, and Photos
1. Click on the tab on the toolbar
The Request an Icon box will appear.
2. Click the block on your infographic upon which you would like to insert your graphic
3. Click on the type of icon that corresponds to the graphic you would like to insert
A dropdown menu will appear.
4. Scroll through the options that are available
5. Click the graphic that you would like to insert
The graphic will appear on your infographic.
Uploading Images
Piktochart allows you to upload up to 20 of your images.
To begin uploading images, click on the tab on the toolbar.
This box will appear:
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Dragging an Image onto Canvas
1. Find the image you would like to upload on your computer or device
2. Click and hold the image
3. Drag the image into the designated box or onto the infographic canvas
Selecting an Image from Computer
1. Click the button
2. Find and click the image that you would like to upload
Your images will be stored in the Uploads section.
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1.3 Backgrounds
In this section, you will learn how to select and change the background of your infographic.
Selecting a Background
1. Click on the button
2. Select the block on your infographic that you want to edit
3. Scroll through the available background images
4. Click the image that you want to use
The background will automatically change to reflect the background you have selected.
5. Adjust the opacity by using the slider in the Opacity box
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Changing the Background Color
1. Click
A color palette will appear.
2. Click on your selected color
Your color will appear on your infographic.
3. To reset the color selection, click the X located to the right of the Hex value box
You might need to adjust the opacity in order to see your selected color change.
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1.4 Title and Text Boxes
In this section, you will learn how to insert and edit text boxes.
Inserting Title and Text Boxes
1. Select the block where you would like to place your text box
2. Click the button on the toolbar
The available styles of text will appear.
3. Click on the style of text you want to insert
A text box will appear on your infographic.
4. Double click the text box to type your text
5. Move and resize your text box as you see fit
Editing Text
1. Double click on the text box you want to edit
All text will be selected. You can highlight individual words or phrases if you need to.
2. Use the toolbar at the top of the page to edit the text
3. Click on the item you want to edit (ex. font, type size)
A dropdown menu will appear.
4. Make your changes
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1.5 Inserting Videos
In this section, you will learn to insert videos from YouTube and Vimeo into Piktochart.
1. Select the block upon which you want to upload your video
2. Click on the button on the toolbar
3. Click the button
The Video URL box will appear.
4. Go to YouTube or Vimeo and copy the URL for your video
5. Paste the video URL in the designated box
6. Click
Your video will appear in your infographic.
7. Move and resize your video as you see fit
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1.6 Charts
In this section, you will learn how to select and customize charts in Piktochart.
Selecting a Chart
1. Select the block upon which you want to upload your chart
2. Click on the button on the taskbar
3. Click the button
A chart palette will pop up.
4. Click on the type of chart you want to insert from the options on the left of the palette
A preview of the chart will appear in the preview pane.
Adding Data to a Chart via Piktochart
1. Choose either Sample Data 1 or Sample Data 2 from the options at the top of the chart palette
Sample 1 is better for displaying simple data sets, and Sample 2 is better for comparing multiple data
sets. Each option is fully editable.
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2. Type the title(s) of the information you are comparing into column A of the table
Your changes will automatically display in the preview pane.
3. Type the label(s) for your information into line 1 of the table
Your labels will automatically display in the preview pane.
4. Type the numbers that correspond to the information you included in column A in the
appropriate cells
Your changes will automatically adjust the chart and maximum/minimum numbers on the chart axis (if
your chart has an axis).
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1.7 Publishing Your Infographic
In this section, you will learn to publish your infographic to a website, an email, or an instant message.
1. Make sure you have saved your infographic
2. Click the button on the upper right-hand corner of the webpage
A pop up will appear.
3. Click the button
A message will ask you to verify that you have accurately named your project.
4. Click OK once your project is named correctly
The link and HTML code of your infographic will appear.
5. Copy the correct text for your purposes
6. Paste the text onto your email, IM, or website
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Chapter 2: Visme
This chapter introduces you to the basic functions in Visme. Visme is software that allows you
to graphically represent data in interesting and easy to understand infographics.
2.1 The Basics
This section of the manual tells you how to perform basic tasks in Visme. You will use many of
these tasks in each of the projects you create.
Your Account
Creating a Free Account
1. Go to www.visme.co
2. Click the button
The Sign Up Free box will appear.
3. Type your full name, email address, and password into the designated boxes
4. Click the button
Logging In
1. Click the button that is located on the upper right-hand corner of the page
The Login page will appear.
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2. Type your email and password into the designated boxes
3. Click the button
Starting a New Infographic Project
1. Log into www.visme.co
2. Click the button
3. Type your project’s name into the designated box
4. Click and wait for the next screen to appear
5. Click the blue button at the top of the screen
6. Select your infographic template
The templates marked Premium are only available to those who used our paid services. To become a
Premium member, click the button at the top of the page.
Moving, Sizing, and Deleting Objects
Moving Objects
1. Click and hold the object that you want to move
2. Drag the object to your desired location
3. Release the mouse button
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Sizing Objects
1. Click and hold one of the blue circles on the corners of the object
2. Expand or contract the image until it reaches your desired size
3. Release the mouse button
Deleting Objects
1. Move the cursor over the object you want to delete
2. Right click with your mouse
A box will appear.
3. Click Delete
Previewing and Saving Your Project
Previewing Your Project
To preview your infographic, click the button located on the upper center of the webpage.
Saving Your Project
To save your project, click the button located on the upper left-hand corner of the
webpage.
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2.2 Backgrounds
In this section, you will learn to add and edit the background of your infographic.
Choosing an Existing Visme Background Swatch
1. Click , the background icon, located on the Visme toolbar
A box will pop up with the available background swatches.
2. Click on different backgrounds to select them
You can click multiple swatches to preview the different options on your infographic.
Adding a New Background Swatch
1. Click , the background icon, located on the Visme toolbar
A box will pop up with the available background swatches.
2. Click the swatch with the plus sign
A box will pop up that gives options to add a solid color, gradient, or image.
3. Click on the type of background that you would like to add
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Adding a New Solid Color Background Swatch
1. Click from the ‘Add new background swatch’ pop up
2. Select a color option from either the color palette on the right-hand side OR the color
spectrum in the middle of the pop up
The color you select will display in the large box on the left of the pop up.
3. Drag the marker within the box to choose the shade that you prefer
4. Click
The color will appear in your background swatch options and on your infographic.
Applying Gradient Swatches
Preset Gradient Swatches
1. Click from the ‘Add a new background swatch’ pop up
The Gradient pop up will appear.
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2. Choose the gradient type you prefer by selecting either horizontal or vertical from the Type
drop down box
3. Click a gradient color from the preset swatches on the right-hand side of the box
New Gradient Swatches
1. Click from the ’Add a new background swatch’ pop up
2. Choose the gradient type you prefer by selecting either horizontal or vertical from the Type
drop down box
3. Double click one of the small boxes at the bottom of the gradient sample box
A color pop up will appear.
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4. Adjust the color by dragging the arrow on the color spectrum to your desired color
You can view the shade in the large display box.
5. Drag the marker within the large box to choose the shade you prefer
You can view the adjustments in the color pop up.
6. Click
7. Click
The color will appear in your background swatch options and on your infographic.
Selecting the Background Color of Boxes
1. Click on the box within the infographic that you would like to change the color of A palette will open to the left of your infographic.
2. Double click the box to reveal the basic color options
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3. If you would like more color options, click the plus sign to reveal the color wheel
4. Click and hold your mouse to drag the cursor around the color wheel As you roll over each color, you can view the color on your infographic.
5. Click when you have identified your preferred color
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2.3 Title and Text Boxes
In this section, you will learn to insert and edit text boxes and widgets.
Inserting a Regular Text Box
1. Click , the Text button, on the Visme toolbar
2. Under the Regular Text tab, identify the type of text box you want to include
3. Click the type of text box you want to include
Inserting a Text Widget
1. Click , the Text button, on the Visme toolbar
2. Under the Text Widgets tab, identify the type of widget you want to include
Use the scroll bar to view all widget options.
3. Click on the widget you want to include
The widget will appear on your infographic.
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Editing Text Boxes and Widgets
1. Click inside the text box/widget and use the backspace or delete keys to remove sample text
2. Type your desired text into the box/widget
3. Highlight any text that you would like to format and use the text toolbar to edit fonts, type
sizes, type treatments, text color, and other options
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2.4 Video and Audio
In this section, you will learn to insert video and audio links to your infographic.
Inserting Videos
1. Click , the video icon, located on the Visme toolbar
The Insert Video box will appear.
2. Go to Youtube or Vimeo and copy the link of the video you want to insert
3. Click on the designated box and paste the video URL
4. Click
5. Move and size the object as you see fit
Inserting Audio
1. Click , the audio icon, located on the Visme toolbar
The Insert Audio URL box will appear.
2. Copy the URL of the song you want to upload
You can find websites online to convert your mp3 file into a URL for free.
3. Paste the URL into the designated box
4. Adjust the Fade In and Fade Out as necessary
5. Click
6. Move and size the video as you see fit
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2.5 Shapes and Icons
In this section, you will learn to insert and change the colors of shapes and icons.
Inserting a Shape or Icon
1. Click , the Shapes and Icons button, located on the Visme toolbar
2. Find the image you want to insert. You can do this in two ways:
Select from a category by clicking the topic you wish to explore
Search for specific images by typing a keyword into the designated box (ex. hands,
school)
3. Scroll through the images
4. Click on the image you want to insert
The shape or icon will appear on your infographic
5. Move and size the shape as you see fit
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Changing the Color of a Shape or Icon
1. Click on the shape or icon
A palette will appear to the left of the icon.
2. Double click on the Shapes & Icons toolbar to reveal basic color options
3. If you would like more color options, click the plus sign to reveal the color wheel
4. Click and hold your mouse to drag the cursor around the color wheel
As you roll over each color, you can view the color on your shape or icon.
5. Click when you have identified your preferred color
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2.6 Images
In this section, you will learn to insert Visme images and your own images into your infographic.
To begin inserting images, click , the images icon, located on the Visme toolbar.
Inserting a Visme Image
1. Click on the tab to select images available through Visme
2. Type a keyword into the designated box
ex. dogs, kids, Halloween
3. Use the scroll bar, and Next and Previous buttons to go to navigate through the images
4. Click the image you want to insert
Access your selected images through the tab.
5. Move the and size the image as you see fit
Uploading Your Own Images
1. Click the upload box designated with a blue plus sign
A box will open so you can access your image files.
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2. Click the image you want to upload
Access your uploaded images through the tab.
3. Drag the image into the upload box
4. Move and size the image as you see fit
2.7 Publishing and Downloading Your Infographic
In this section, you will learn to download your infographic and to publish your infographic to a website or blog.
1. Click the button on the upper center of the webpage
The publish screen will pop up.
2. Click the tab your preferred method of publishing the infographic
From the Share this Work and Embed to a Site or Blog tabs, copy and paste the link or
embed code to your preferred web location
From the Download tab, click your preferred method to download the project
3. Click the on the upper right-hand corner of the Publish pop up when you are done
publishing your infographic
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Index
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Index
About This Manual, 3
Backgrounds
In Piktochart
Changing the Background Color, 11
Selecting a Background, 10
In Visme
Adding a New Background Swatch, 20
Adding a New Solid Color Background
Swatch, 21
Applying Gradient Swatches, 21
Choosing an Existing Visme Background
Swatch, 20
Selecting the Background Color of Boxes,
23
Basics, The
In Piktochart
Creating a Free Account, 5
Deleting Objects, 7
Logging In, 5
Moving Objects, 6
Previewing Your Project, 7
Saving Your Project, 7
Sizing Objects, 7
Starting a New Infographic Project, 6
In Visme
Creating a Free Account, 17
Deleting Objects, 19
Logging In, 17
Moving Objects, 18
Previewing Your Project, 19
Saving Your Project, 19
Sizing Objects, 19
Starting a New Infographic Project, 18
Charts
In Piktochart
Adding Data to a Chart, 14
Selecting a Chart, 14
Graphics
In Piktochart
Dragging an Image onto Canvas, 9
Inserting Shapes, Lines, Icons, and Photos,
8
Selecting an Image from Computer, 9
Uploading Images, 8
Images
In Visme
Inserting a Visme Image, 30
Uploading Your Own Images, 30
Publishing Your Infographic
In Piktochart
Publishing Your Infographic, 16
In Visme
Publishing and Downloading Your
Infographic, 31
Shapes and Icons
In Visme
Changing the Color of a Shape or Icon, 29
Inserting a Shape or Icon, 28
Title and Text Boxes
In Piktochart
Editing Text, 12
Inserting Title and Text Boxes, 12
In Visme
Inserting a Regular Text Box, 25
Inserting a Text Widget, 25
Editing Text Boxes and Widgets, 26
Video and Audio
In Piktochart
Inserting Videos, 13
In Visme
Inserting Audio, 27
Inserting Videos, 27
