By the end of this guide you will have an infographic built from your own content, edited to match your brand and exported as an image or PDF. To make an infographic with AI, you give a tool a topic, a link, a document or a block of text, it proposes layouts and visuals, and you correct the facts and the styling.
The choice that matters most is how much control you want over the content. Some tools write and research for you, while others only illustrate text you supply. This guide compares five tools from our Design category and shows the steps that work with any of them.
Key takeaways
- Start with a short, checked piece of text, give it to an AI infographic tool, pick a layout, then edit the wording, colours and fonts before exporting.
- The main decision is who supplies the facts: you (paste your own text) or the tool (it researches a topic and cites sources).
- Free tiers exist but carry limits. For example, Napkin's Free plan gives 500 credits per week and its visuals carry Napkin branding.
- Always check every number and claim in the finished graphic. A tidy layout can still contain a wrong figure.
What you need before you start
- Source material. A short article, a list of key points, a PDF, a blog URL or a topic you want researched.
- The facts you plan to show. Collect figures and their sources in advance so you can check the result.
- Brand details. Logo, colours and fonts, if the graphic is for a business.
- An account. All five tools here run in the browser; most offer a free sign-up or trial.
- Time. A first draft takes minutes. Checking and polishing usually takes under an hour.
- Difficulty. Easy. No design skills are needed, though a good eye for layout helps.
- Rights. Check the vendor's terms on commercial use before publishing the graphic.
Which kind of AI tool fits this job
Pick by where your content comes from and where the graphic will be used.
Text-to-visual tools for content you already have. Napkin converts pasted or imported text into editable diagrams, flowcharts and infographics. You select the part of the text you want illustrated, and it accepts PPT, DOC, PDF, HTML and Markdown imports. Manual edits to text, colours, fonts and elements cost no credits. This suits writers who already have the words.
Topic-to-infographic generators. Text2Infographic builds infographics from a topic, raw text or a blog URL, researches the subject, finds copyright-free images and cites its sources. Infography builds an editable design from a blog URL, an uploaded PDF or a typed topic, supports text output in more than 100 languages and makes multi-slide series with PDF export. Choose these when you want the tool to propose the whole layout.
A general design platform. Canva is an online design platform with a drag-and-drop editor, templates, Brand Kits and AI design tools that draw on a monthly shared AI allowance. It fits you if the infographic is one of many assets you make, or if you want to build the layout by hand from templates.
A social-first workflow. Depost AI is a LinkedIn content tool with an agent that designs infographics in your visual style, alongside agents for ideas and drafts. It makes sense only if the infographic is meant for LinkedIn posts.
Step 1: Define the message and gather your facts
You end this step with one sentence that the graphic must communicate, and the data behind it.
- Write the single takeaway in one sentence.
- List the three to six supporting points, each with its figure and source.
- Cut anything that does not support the takeaway.
- Decide the format: a tall graphic for a blog, a square for social, or a slide series.
Check it worked by confirming that someone could repeat your takeaway after reading only your list.
Step 2: Choose the tool and the input type
Match the tool to the input you have.
- If you have finished text, try a text-to-visual tool such as Napkin.
- If you only have a topic or a link, try Text2Infographic or Infography, which both accept a blog URL.
- If you want template-based layout control, open Canva.
- Check the free plan: Napkin's Free plan gives 500 credits per week, and Canva's Free plan covers one person with one Brand Kit.
Check it worked by confirming the tool accepts your input type (text, URL, PDF or topic).
Step 3: Feed the tool your content
The goal is a first batch of layout options.
- Paste your text, upload your file or enter your link or topic.
- In Napkin, select only the passage you want illustrated. Credits are charged at roughly one credit per word selected, so short selections cost less.
- In Infography, you do not need to write image prompts, since the tool generates the layout and text. Text2Infographic researches the topic and lays out the design for you.
- Generate and compare the options it offers. Text2Infographic lays out several design options per request.
Check it worked by seeing at least one layout that fits your takeaway from Step 1.
Step 4: Pick a layout and edit the content
Choose the option that is easiest to read, then correct it.
- Pick the layout whose visual hierarchy matches your message, with the main point largest.
- Edit every piece of text. Infography has a built-in visual editor where you can change any text, colours and fonts.
- Compare each figure with your fact list from Step 1. If the tool researched the topic, open the cited sources and confirm the numbers.
- Remove any decorative element that adds nothing to the message.
Check it worked by reading the graphic aloud and matching each claim to a source on your list.
Step 5: Apply your brand styling
A branded graphic looks consistent with your other material.
- Add your logo, colours and fonts. Text2Infographic lets you change colours, fonts and logos, and Infography has a brand kit that stores a logo, colours and fonts.
- In Napkin, brand styles and custom fonts are available on the paid tiers. In Canva, Brand Kits start at one on Free and go up on paid plans.
- Check contrast and text size so the graphic stays readable on a phone.
Check it worked by viewing the graphic at small size and confirming the headline is still legible.
Step 6: Export in the right format
Save the file for where it will be published.
- For web or social, export a PNG. Napkin exports PNG and PDF on every plan.
- For editing in slides, check the plan. Napkin's PPT and SVG export is limited on the Free plan.
- For a series, Infography offers one-click PDF export for multi-slide series.
- Keep the editable project so you can update figures later.
Check it worked by opening the exported file on the device where most readers will see it.
Step 7: Publish with context
An infographic works better with words around it.
- Add descriptive alt text and a caption that states the main takeaway.
- Link to the sources of your figures in the surrounding article.
- If you reuse the graphic on LinkedIn, Depost AI can draft the post for your approval before it publishes.
Check it worked by confirming the alt text and sources are in place before the post goes live.
Tools for this job compared
| Tool | Good fit for | Pricing | Stated limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napkin | Turning pasted or imported text into editable visuals; web | Freemium, paid from $9/mo (checked 24 Oct 2026) | Free visuals carry Napkin branding; 500 free credits per week do not roll over; PPT and SVG export limited on Free |
| Canva | Template-based graphics with Brand Kits; web and mobile app | Freemium, paid from $144/yr (checked 24 Oct 2026) | AI tools that share an allowance are capped each month; Free includes one Brand Kit with three colors |
| Text2Infographic | Infographics from a topic, text or blog URL with cited sources | Paid, from $70 one-time (checked 24 Oct 2026) | Pricing page shows no dollar amount for lifetime access; check output against the cited sources |
| Infography | Editable infographics from a link, PDF or topic, in many languages | Pricing unknown | Pricing not listed on the pricing page; confirm plans on the vendor site |
| Depost AI | LinkedIn posts with AI-designed infographics | Free trial, paid from $59/mo (checked 24 Oct 2026) | Solo plan allows 30 AI posts and 20 infographics per month; drafts are for you to approve and send |
Prices and plan limits change, so confirm the current terms on each vendor's site before you subscribe or buy.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trusting the numbers the tool produces. Generated or researched text can contain errors, and our Text2Infographic listing notes that its output should be checked against the cited sources. Fix it by verifying every figure against a primary source.
- Pasting too much text. A long block produces a crowded graphic, and on credit-based tools it costs more. Fix it by cutting to the three to six points that carry the message.
- Ignoring export limits. Free plans may restrict formats or add branding, as Napkin's Free plan does for PPT, SVG and branding. Fix it by checking the plan before you build the final version.
- Forgetting the rights to images and data. A graphic can include images or data you do not own. Fix it by checking the vendor's commercial-use terms and crediting your data sources.
- Skipping the brand pass. A default style makes your graphic look like everyone else's. Fix it by adding your logo, colours and fonts before export.
How we put this together
This is an evidence-based guide built from each tool's listing in our directory, which is compiled from the vendor's own site and pricing page. It is not a review based on using the tools. We don't rank tools, and nobody paid to be included. Some outbound links may be affiliate links; see our disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make an infographic with AI for free?
Yes, within limits. Napkin has a Free plan with 500 credits per week, and Canva has a Free plan for one person with one Brand Kit. Napkin's free visuals carry Napkin branding. Text2Infographic and Infography do not show a clear free tier in our listings, so check their sites.
Can AI make an infographic from a blog post?
Yes. Text2Infographic accepts a blog URL, and Infography builds an editable infographic from a blog URL, an uploaded PDF or a typed topic. Review the result against the original post, because the tool decides which points to feature.
Is the text in AI infographics accurate?
Not always, so check it. Infography positions its editable text against chatbots that bake text into a flat image, and its editor lets you change any text. Text2Infographic cites sources, but you should still confirm each figure yourself.
Can I use the infographic commercially?
It depends on the tool and the plan. Text2Infographic lists commercial usage rights on designs. Read the vendor's terms before you publish, especially for images and data you did not create.
How long does it take?
Text2Infographic's site describes about two minutes per infographic, against a traditional process it estimates at nine hours. Plan for extra time to check facts and apply branding.
Compare more options in our Design category. If you also need a diagram for the same content, see How to create a flowchart or diagram with AI.
