{"id":2559438,"date":"2023-03-30T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1016567-4521551.cloudwaysapps.com\/plato-data\/how-to-create-an-infographic-in-powerpoint-free-templates\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T11:00:00","slug":"how-to-create-an-infographic-in-powerpoint-free-templates","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platodata.io\/plato-data\/how-to-create-an-infographic-in-powerpoint-free-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create An Infographic In PowerPoint [+Free Templates]"},"content":{"rendered":"

To create professional-looking infographics and captivate your audience, you can benefit from learning how to create your own infographics in PowerPoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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PowerPoint can be a marketer\u2019s best friend when it comes to visual content creation, including infographic design. <\/p>\n

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But it can be intimidating to create your own infographic when you don\u2019t have a design background. You could always commission an agency or hire a designer, but that can get pricey fast.<\/p>\n

So you may be thinking, where do I start?<\/em> We\u2019ll guide you through how to create your own infographics and even give you examples of different types you can work with using our 15 fabulous infographic templates<\/a> for free within PowerPoint.<\/p>\n

Use Cases for PowerPoint Infographics<\/h2>\n

PowerPoint infographics are a powerful tool to present data-heavy information in an accessible, digestible format \u2014 no matter if you plan to disseminate the infographic digitally or in person. You can also simply use PowerPoint as an infographic maker<\/a> if it\u2019s your preferred design software.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the ways you can use PPT infographics:<\/p>\n

1. Presenting a Case Study<\/h3>\n

Designing a beautiful, readable case study is no easy task. You can create a PowerPoint infographic that showcases the key facts of your case study<\/a>, such as the problem your customer experienced, the solution you served, and the outcome. You can include beautiful graphics, as well as dynamic typography \u2014 something you may not be able to include in a traditional, one-page case study.<\/p>\n

2. Presenting Research<\/h3>\n

PowerPoint infographics are an excellent medium to present data, trends, and research. You can use all the data visualization options PowerPoint offers to present your data in a digestible way.<\/p>\n

Since the infographic will be larger than a typical slide, you can be as descriptive as you\u2019d like. But if you\u2019d like to reuse the same information, you only need to copy it into a new PPT presentation.<\/p>\n

3. Presenting a Pitch<\/h3>\n

You can PowerPoint infographics to present a pitch to stakeholders or potential buyers. You can include data points, testimonials, expected results, and even descriptions of the prospect\u2019s problem to emphasize the importance of purchasing your solution.<\/p>\n

Images and graphics can be more effective than just words, and since you\u2019re in PowerPoint, you can create an infographic of any size, including the horizontal 16:9 dimensions.<\/p>\n

4. Presenting a Multi-Step Process<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re onboarding a new team or informing stakeholders on a new process, a PowerPoint infographic is an effective medium to communicate your message. PowerPoint comes packed with plenty of \u201cprocess\u201d graphics, such as text-filled arrows, cascading charts, and grids.<\/p>\n

5. Presenting an Announcement<\/h3>\n

A complicated company announcement \u2014 with many moving parts or components \u2014 merits an infographic to make it easier for stakeholders to read and understand. You can create one right in your PowerPoint presentation and include all pertinent information in one convenient slide.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can use PPT as a design tool and simply download your infographic for easy saving and sharing.<\/p>\n

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How to Create an Infographic in PowerPoint<\/h2>\n
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  1. Identify the purpose of your PowerPoint infographic. <\/li>\n
  2. Create a new PowerPoint file. <\/li>\n
  3. Change the Slide size to your preferred dimensions. <\/li>\n
  4. Browse SmartArt options from PowerPoint\u2019s library. <\/li>\n
  5. Choose the right SmartArt graphic that fits your data or message. <\/li>\n
  6. Add or remove elements from the SmartArt graphic. <\/li>\n
  7. Insert your data points and edit the text. <\/li>\n
  8. Add your logo, desired images, and background colors. <\/li>\n
  9. Download your infographic or create a slide-friendly version. <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

    Infographics are an oft-used type of content marketing. And it\u2019s plain to see why. Marketers who align the topic, content, and style of their infographics with the needs and preferences of their target audiences find success among their audience.<\/p>\n

    Now, let’s walk through how to make a simple timeline infographic in PowerPoint so you can reap these benefits.<\/p>\n

    1. Download HubSpot\u2019s free infographic templates<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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    Download This Free Template (and 10+ More) Here <\/a><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019d like to skip some of the steps below, download a kit of free, premade infographic templates you can edit right in PowerPoint. Choose from data infographics to image-heavy templates to timelines, then customize the colors and fonts to reflect your brand.<\/p>\n

    Plus, the kit includes Adobe Illustrator versions in case you prefer editing your infographic in Illustrator instead.<\/p>\n

    2. Identify the purpose of your PowerPoint infographic.<\/h3>\n

    Prior to sitting down and designing the infographic, think about what your audience should take away from it first. Do you aim to share research, deliver a pitch, or explain a concept? Will it be included in a presentation, or will you want users to download it?<\/p>\n

    Depending on your goals, you\u2019ll choose different designs and typographic elements that will best convey your message. For instance, if you plan to present the infographic in person, you should aim to use a larger font for easy reading. If you aim to include data, you should first gather all the numbers and create the charts in a more sophisticated tool such as Excel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Now, let\u2019s get into the tutorial.<\/p>\n

    3. Create a new PowerPoint file.<\/h3>\n

    First, open up PowerPoint, tap Blank Presentation<\/strong> in the Home or +New screen, and click Create<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    If PowerPoint is already open, tap File<\/strong> in the top menu bar, then click New Presentation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    4. Change the Slide size to your preferred dimensions.<\/h3>\n

    To begin making an infographic from scratch, you have to readjust the size of the PowerPoint Slide<\/a> to give you more space to work with.<\/p>\n

    Begin by opening a new PowerPoint, in the top navigation bar, click on Design<\/strong> and select Slide Size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Then in the drop-down menu, select either one of the predetermined sizes or click Page Setup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Input your preferred width and height dimensions and click OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    5. Browse SmartArt options from PowerPoint\u2019s library.<\/h3>\n

    To make a timeline graphic in PowerPoint, suitable for any infographic, open PowerPoint and click Insert<\/strong> from the top navigation bar, then select the SmartArt<\/strong> icon beneath the navigation bar, where you’ll find several categories of graphics to choose from.<\/p>\n

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    6. Choose the right SmartArt graphic that fits your data or message.<\/h3>\n

    There are two categories of graphics that make effective timelines. The first is the Process category. Click this option to expand the graphics menu shown below.<\/p>\n

    Creating Graphics for Timelines<\/h4>\n

    If you\u2019re working to create a timeline infographic, we’ve highlighted in red a few of the most fitting timeline-related graphics.<\/p>\n

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    Aside from the Process menu of graphics, you’ll also find a viable timeline graphic in the Picture category. Select this category and you’ll find the Alternating Picture Circles<\/strong> option near the center of the graphics menu. We’ve highlighted it in red, below.<\/p>\n

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    7. Add or remove elements from the SmartArt graphic.<\/h3>\n

    We’ll use the Alternating Picture Circles<\/strong> graphic from the Picture menu. Once you’ve inserted this graphic into your first PowerPoint slide, you can add or remove circular icons to match the types of data and inputs you\u2019re presenting.<\/p>\n

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    8. Insert your data points and edit the text.<\/h3>\n

    At this point, the size of your timeline graphic should match the amount of data you have. Begin to fill your timeline with the information you plan to report on using this timeline and explore PowerPoint\u2019s excellent drag and drop features to help arrange graphics as necessary.<\/p>\n

    As with the other graphics available in PowerPoint’s SmartArt<\/strong>, you can edit the text and the images associated with your timeline to your liking. As you can see below, we’ve edited the years and the images to better represent what happened at each point in time.<\/p>\n

    To insert images into your timeline graphic, right-click<\/strong> the square landscape icon, select a graphic From File<\/strong> and upload an image from your computer onto your PowerPoint slide.<\/p>\n

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    To tell your story, you can update the time periods in the center circles, replace the placeholder text, and adjust the visuals and colors to your liking. For those latter adjustments, you can choose Insert<\/strong> > Shape in PowerPoint<\/strong> to add in different visuals and use the paint bucket (a.k.a. Color Fill<\/strong>) icon to change the colors of different elements.<\/p>\n

    9. Add your logo, desired images, and background colors.<\/h3>\n

    You now have the perfect bare-bones infographic, but to truly make it pop, you\u2019ll need to add more imagery and background colors. Doing this from scratch can seem daunting, but even changing the slide color from white to a light yellow can immediately make your design look more polished and cohesive.<\/p>\n

    Prior to taking this step, review color theory<\/a> to choose the right palette. You should also add your logo, so that if people download the infographic alone, they will know where it comes from. (If you\u2019re presenting it in person, you should still do this in case your audience takes pictures.)<\/p>\n

    10. Download your infographic or create a slide-friendly version.<\/h3>\n

    Now that you have your infographic on hand, it\u2019s time to save it to your laptop. To do so, tap File<\/strong> in the top menu, then click Save As<\/strong>. Ensure you save only the infographic slide, and not the entire presentation.<\/p>\n

    Alternatively, in this step, you may choose to create a 16:9 version of your infographic that you can easily integrate into any presentation. You may even divide the different parts of the infographic into several slides. This would be useful if you want to \u201czoom in\u201d to different sections as you present.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re looking for something more convenient, you can download our infographic templates<\/a> that open directly in PowerPoint so you can get to creating faster.<\/p>\n

    PowerPoint Infographic Examples<\/h2>\n

    1. Data-Centric Infographic Example<\/h3>\n

    Infographics and data visualization are the peanut butter and jelly of the visual content world.<\/p>\n

    When you have new data to reveal to the world, you can use an infographic to display that data as part of a cohesive, visual narrative. And that’s exactly what the Data Geek template is for.<\/p>\n

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    We’ve loaded this template with a variety of different charts and graphs, which you can easily update with your own data. (Just right-click on a graph, choose Edit Data<\/strong>, and you’ll be able to customize the values in an Excel spreadsheet.)<\/p>\n

    What to Add to a Data-Centric Infographic<\/h4>\n