How to make an infographic: which video to watch

Sara, Venngage's blog editor, works through a five-step process using a cat overpopulation infographic as a running example — defining a 'burning question' and supporting questions, sourcing data from repositories and targeted Google searches, then choosing the right chart type using the ICCORE framework (inform, compare, change, organise, reveal relationships, explore) 5:08. The second half covers laying out information in a natural flow from introduction to conclusion, building from a template, then adding fonts, colour, icons, and white space in step five.

watch on YouTube → 17:36

Why it ranks here: It is the only video in this set that explains the reasoning behind each decision before showing how to execute it. The ICCORE framework 5:08 gives beginners a principled way to choose between a bar chart, a line chart, a choropleth map, or a pictogram — rather than picking whichever looks appealing. The font rule at 14:02 (decorative for the title, readable for body text) and the white space discussion at 14:52 are specific and immediately usable. A commenter who described working in infographics for five years noted that not following these five breakdowns had caused them persistent problems, which suggests the structure holds up under real use.

~17 min · process-focused · no prior design knowledge needed

Mike Ploger at Visme presents 14 numbered do's and don'ts with before-and-after examples, working through text-to-visual balance, typography (stick to 2–3 fonts 1:50), margins, equal spacing, colour scheme, visual hierarchy, element sizing, platform-specific dimensions, image quality and copyright, icon consistency, interactivity, animation, and data widgets. Each topic has its own chapter, so the video doubles as a reference you can return to.

watch on YouTube → 10:37

Why it ranks here: Watch this after the Venngage process video, not before — it answers 'why does my infographic look wrong?' rather than 'how do I start?'. The legal section at 9:02 is the only place in this evidence set that addresses copyright for images, icons, and data, and the advice is specific: find licence-free assets, include the source URL 9:31, check before publishing. A commenter noted it was the first video to give them a clear picture of how infographics are actually produced.

~10 min · design principles · works alongside any tool

Canva's own tutorial covers finding a template, swapping in a logo and brand assets, editing text and graphics, adding a bar chart imported directly from Google Sheets 5:06, building a pictogram to display percentages 6:19, and using Magic Resize 7:31 to reformat the same design for print letterhead or social media. It also shows how to order printed copies through Canva's print service.

watch on YouTube → 9:40

Why it ranks here: The Google Sheets import at 5:06 is the most practically useful Canva feature shown across any of the videos reviewed — it eliminates manual data entry and keeps the chart updatable if your numbers change. Magic Resize 7:31 is equally valuable for anyone republishing the same infographic across different platforms. One commenter fairly noted the pace was fast and instruction occasionally thin, so this sits better with users who already know Canva's general interface than with complete beginners.

~9 min · tool walkthrough · Canva free or Pro

A teacher-led walkthrough of building an infographic entirely within the Canva mobile app — covering sign-up, template selection (default size 800×2000 px 3:09), changing background colours or swapping in a photo, editing text with font combinations, adding shapes and sticker elements, and using position controls to layer elements correctly 7:51. Everything is demonstrated on the app screen rather than a desktop browser.

watch on YouTube → 9:49

Why it ranks here: Desktop Canva tutorials actively mislead phone users when menus and button positions differ; this video stays on the mobile interface throughout. Commenters, including several students working on school assignments, say it resolved confusion that other tutorials created. The layering tip at 7:51 — tapping 'position' then 'backward' to push a shape behind text — is the specific step where mobile beginners most often get stuck.

~10 min · beginner · smartphone (Android or iOS), Canva free

Aurelius Tjin demonstrates Piktochart's AI generator: entering a text prompt, selecting from six generated layout options, then editing in an interface similar to Canva — changing text, replacing AI-chosen images with stock photos or your own uploads, adjusting colours, and adding ready-made design components such as timelines, maps, or comparison lists. Downloading as PNG is shown at 4:34.

watch on YouTube → 5:46

Why it ranks here: For someone who has a topic and wants a finished infographic quickly, this is the fastest path in the set. Tjin explicitly states he has no commercial relationship with Piktochart 5:26, which distinguishes this from similar tool walkthroughs that lead with affiliate links. The editing phase at 2:30 is brief but sufficient to confirm the output is genuinely customisable rather than locked to whatever the AI produced.

~6 min · beginner · Piktochart (free plan: 2 downloads total per account)