Design

Napkin: The Free App That's Revolutionising Infographic Creation in 2024

Christophe Villa

1 April 2024

7 min read

Hey! Today I'm going to tell you about an app that will genuinely change the way you create infographics. If you're one of those people spending hours on Canva hunting for the perfect template, you're going to love what's coming next.

Key takeaway

Discover how to create professional infographics in seconds with Napkin, the free alternative to Canva that's about to transform your content creation.

1 The End of the Infographic Headache

Having used Canva for years, I know the struggle all too well. You start full of enthusiasm, then it's always the same story:

10 minutes searching for the right template
20 minutes customising it

At the end of it, half an hour wasted minimum

2 ChatGPT and Midjourney: The Disappointment

I also tried the ChatGPT and Midjourney route. What a let-down! The results are often incoherent, or as I like to say, a "beautiful mush of absolutely nothing". Imagine asking for an illustration of the French legislative process and getting the US Capitol building... Not exactly credible!

3 Napkin: A Simple Yet Powerful Solution

This is where Napkin enters the picture. This app, still in beta and completely free, does the same job in 15 seconds flat. That's not an exaggeration — I timed it! The process is disarmingly simple:

You enter your text

You pick a style from dozens on offer

You customise if needed (fonts, colours, frames)

You export your work

4 A Real-World Test: The Legislative Process

I tested Napkin with a complex subject: the French legislative process. The difference with other tools was stark:

ChatGPT:

Results often off-topic

Incoherent images

Poor design

Napkin:

Clear, structured information

Professional design

Result in 15 seconds

Conclusion

You get it — Napkin is genuinely the solution for creating pro infographics without the hassle. If you want to try Napkin, you can access it for free here: https://www.napkin.ai/