The Best Free Design Tools for Elevating Your Brand Aesthetic

If you’re a creator, blogger. small business owner, or really anyone with an aesthetic, a tight budget, and no design team – you’ll love our list of top free graphic design programs. Check out these fun, user-friendly platforms and software that will help you churn out creative content like a pro!

CANVA 

I can’t get enough of this platform TBH. It’s beginner-friendly, incredibly versatile, and takes no time to produce high-quality designs with pre-created templates and aesthetic recommendations. This platform is host to tons of customizable Instagram story templates, stock photos, and more. Even with the free trial version, you’ll feel as though you truly have access to most of the platform’s features.

Gravit Design 

Gravit Design is an ideal option for users who want to be able to edit graphics offline or on the go. You can download it onto your computer or edit online. When you sign on, you’ll have access to a free trial of the Gravit Design Pro platform, but once that trial ends, you’ll lose access to some of those features. But don’t pass this one over just yet–the free version is worth the download, too.

Pixlr 

Pixlr is another great free design tool available for both iOS and Android. Besides over two million combinations of free filters, overlays and borders, it has everything else you’d expect of a photo editing app. From cropping and resizing to red-eye removal and teeth-whitening, Pixlr is a low-lift tool for the content creator who wants a one-stop shop editing platform!

Figma 

Figma is an excellent online editing platform that’s user-friendly and super straightforward to utilize. Figma features everything you need to craft a logo from scratch, create gorgeous social media graphics, construct slides for presentations or pitch decks, and more. It’s probably best suited for users who have some experience with PhotoShop, as the layouts and tool shortcuts are similar – but if you have some ‘shop skills under your belt, Figma will still be a breeze.

PicMonkey

When it comes to free design software, PicMonkey is the OG. This user-friendly graphic site is truly top-of-the line, with a range of capabilities so vast it’ll be overwhelming the first-time you hop on. Create graphics, logos, edit photos, create ads, and more with this beloved platform!

This guide is just the tip of the iceberg. There is a vast number of free tools available to creators and bloggers, so let us know if we left your favorite out.