2D Graphic Design Software

While Miro is a powerful collaboration tool, one downside is that it can become overwhelming and cluttered during large team sessions, especially when many users are editing the board at once, which can slow down performance and make it harder to stay organized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Miro is solving the challenge of fragmented teamwork and lack of visual clarity in collaborative projects by offering a centralized, interactive platform where teams can brainstorm, plan, and execute ideas together in real time. It replaces the need for multiple tools by combining whiteboarding, diagramming, and project tracking into one seamless experience, which is especially helpful for remote or hybrid teams who need to stay aligned and productive across different time zones and locations.

For me, this has made a big difference in how I manage and contribute to projects. Instead of juggling between emails, spreadsheets, and scattered notes, I can now visualize workflows, assign tasks, and track progress all in one place. It keeps everyone on the same page, encourages creativity, and speeds up decision-making by making complex ideas easier to understand and act on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would love to have the ability to define relationships between variables directly within the diagram. I'm not sure if that feature is currently available, but it would be extremely helpful for identifying which keys in the dimension tables are connected to the fact table. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

so far it's been helping me to create easy and fast my data modeling charts and documentation for my data projects aditionally I can collaborate with other teammates that save a lot of time and money!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Watercolour is a very natural and intuitive skill, and this is where the software has room to improve to cater for the mindsets of artistic minds. Can be over complicated and frustrating at times to achieve a simple task. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's allowed me to add watercolour to my portfolio again after moving away from it due to low profit and physical space. It allows me to provide watercolours again and with the added bonus of editing and undo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is hard to transform raster images to vectors and this is something that it is in my daily routine and It would be great to be able to shorten the time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adobe illustrator is an essential tool for my profession, and I think it's the best tool on the market regarding creation of vectors, logos and other graphic assets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i have been using this for 3 years and its lagging behind with outdated features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i like how minimal the interface , it lets you focus on what needs to be done, rather than looking for tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

None noted to date. If I had to nitpick, the sheer number of templates might leave some spoilt for choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I found that many design tools produce visuals so polished they felt almost too slick for the audience I wanted to engage. After a bit of hunting around, I came across SketchWoW, gave it a go, and here’s my experience.

This design tool takes a refreshingly different approach—turning standard presentations, mind maps, and social media posts into something more relaxed yet still engaging. Its hand-drawn aesthetic adds warmth, personality, and just the right amount of imperfection, making content feel inviting rather than soullessly corporate.

The interface is intuitive, and the ready-made templates mean you can create something rather good in minutes—without the usual faff. It strikes a splendid balance: professional enough for serious presentations, yet relaxed enough for social media, ensuring your message remains clear, credible, and refreshingly unpretentious.

In short, it helps me get my message across in a way that’s both visually striking and effortlessly effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This might take longer for those who are not used to design tools as they will need to figure out all the features. Besides, projects with a lot of nodes may be rather lagging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Thanks to SVGator other apps for creating animations in a browser are going back in time. It is a complete one stop solution for animating any logos, icons or illustrations in the least possible time. Very useful especially for motion and graphic designers as it combines the elegance and the power of the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Didn't identify any notable shortcomings or weaknesses in Snappa it has smooth updates and the technical support is helpful and quick to respond. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Snappa to create high quality promotional graphics for my institutional blog and dynamic materials. The speed with which I update content has had a positive impact on engagement and the professional image I project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only con is that it cannot export in Adobe Illustrator AI files. This makes it hard to share original files with clients and coworkers who only use adobe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's affordable! The problem I had was that I couldn't afford continuing to pay for an Adobe subscription, but I still needed to perform quality graphic design work for my clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing as such, but would like to see more AI features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Plasfy is a great tool for creating designs. It provides a starting point for developing designs, and the extensive range of design catalogue is sufficient for regular needs. The AI background remover is top-notch and does an excellent job. Supporting multiple export options for different projects and support for external APIs makes Plasfy more flexible. While Plasfy has some areas for improvement, the team is responsive to feedback and I expect they will address these in version 2.0. Even some of them are being are notified as part of the roadmap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LAYERS EXPORT:

I am a generation of MS Visio, but dropped it for EdrawMax. However, the inability to have layers exported as part of the PDF file is a big deal. It is always great for presentation purposes to toggle the layers on/off when taking someone through your chart. It would be tremendously powerful to have the option to export the PDF to include layers by default, with the layers fully having the same interactivity in the exported PDF as it is in the app.

GUI THEMES:

It would be great to have various additional themes in the app, allowing the user to have the customization possible in apps like PDF Xchange Pro, where the user can customize the GUI theme and colors to their taste. These are, however, not deal breakers for me at this port to revert to the previous apps for diagramming! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

All my diagramming activities, from basic process flows and organizational charts to complex manufacturing processes, consistently deliver photo-realistic process flows that surpass my friend's expectations, leaving them amazed at the capabilities of the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

what I find less appealing about Sketch in the current design landscape is its comparative limitations in real-time collaboration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sketch aimed to solve the problem of clunky, general-purpose graphic design software being used for UI design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The integration of Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel (in my case Sheets) was slightly challenging to get correct. There are some small details in headings and formatting of data to get right to make sure the synchronization works efficiently, that if ignored, make it so the data does not show up properly. Once everything is set up right, then it works quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maptive could be applied in nearly every case where data is cataloged by some location, but in my case it displayed my data throughout the Houston Metropolitan Area for a research project on electric vehicle charge anxiety. Maptive allowed me to take thousands of cells of data and compile it into a series of maps that showed electric vehicle distributions by zip code and Tesla Supercharging Stations with heat maps to create density maps. Undoubtedly the maps it produced made the research project much more manageable to read through from an outsider's perspective and demonstrated the data in a way that everyone should be able to understand. My only regret is that I didn't have the time and resources to do more with Maptive for this specific research project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In Ease of use: the number of features can be overwhelming. I would really like if they could guide us into what is needed. For Example, I mostly work on small implementations for my clients. I would love a guided implementation on which diagrams and feature should be used for this specific use case within the app.

I also think they need to update their documentations. Map is now called diagram, and I was a bit confused at first Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before using Elements.cloud, I faced several challenges in Salesforce business analysis and process documentation:

Lack of Clear Process Documentation – Previously, mapping out business processes was scattered across different tools like Lucidchart or spreadsheets, making it difficult to maintain a single source of truth.

• Benefit: Elements.cloud provides a structured, hierarchical process mapping approach that is easy to update and share with stakeholders.

2. Unorganized Requirement Gathering & Change Management – Managing Salesforce change requests was inefficient, often leading to scope creep, misalignment, and unnecessary rework.

• Benefit: With Elements.cloud, I can track business requirements, align them with processes, and ensure all stakeholders are on the same page before development begins.

3. Difficult Impact Analysis & Risk Management – Understanding how a change impacts Salesforce org configuration (objects, fields, automation) was time-consuming and error-prone.

• Benefit: Elements.cloud’s impact analysis features help me visualize dependencies and assess risks before implementing changes, preventing costly mistakes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is not very intuitive for those coming from Photoshop or for beginners. The interface can seem dated or unorganized. It supports many formats, but sometimes it can give problems with complex PSD or other professional formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GIMP solves a very real problem: having access to advanced photo editing software without having to pay expensive subscriptions. In a world where tools like Adobe Photoshop have become almost a luxury, GIMP presents itself as a completely free, open source alternative available on all major platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Personally, I benefit from it especially in occasional projects of graphics, photo editing and digital content creation. I don't need a professional paid suite to edit images, create banners or apply effects: with GIMP I can do all this with an acceptable learning curve. It is also particularly useful when I work on different computers, because I can simply download it without licenses to transfer.

One of the problems it has solved for me, for example, is the management of layers and masks in more complex projects: functions that are rarely found in free software, but that in GIMP are implemented in a surprisingly powerful way. Sure, there are limitations, but for those who need a flexible graphics editor and do not want to tie themselves to proprietary software, GIMP is a really valid solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like least about Creately is that, in more complex projects, the platform can become slow or less fluid. Some advanced features are limited to paid plans, which can restrict users with specific needs. The learning curve of certain tools could also be improved for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Creately solves several common challenges in project management, team collaboration, and idea visualization. By offering an intelligent visual workspace, it allows users to plan, brainstorm, design, and analyze processes efficiently. Its intuitive interface and extensive template library make it easy to create professional diagrams without the need for a steep learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had one issue that was fixed with an update, when I used to handle large files Lunacy would sometimes freeze but after the update everything worked perfectly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've used Lunacy particularly for designing handouts, presentations and classroom resources so I've improved the quality of my communication. It's a versatile tool, capable of handling different file formats which makes–it easy to export my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Corel is more accessible than other programs in many aspects, but the first time it can be confusing. Some functions are "hidden" or not as intuitive if you come from other environments like Adobe.

The updates are not of great contribution. Some new versions do not bring really significant changes, which is frustrating if you are paying a subscription.

With very large files or in newly released versions, there may be unexpected crashes or minor errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CorelDRAW has been especially useful for me to work with vector graphics, especially in the creation of logos, business cards, and educational material. One of the biggest problems it solved for me was the difficulty of scaling designs without losing quality. With CorelDRAW, I can create pieces that look just as good on a small card as on a large poster.

Additionally, I have greatly benefited from the ease of use and intuitive interface. I don't need to waste time searching for hidden tools; everything is well organized. I also like that it allows importing and exporting multiple formats (it imports almost all of them), which facilitates collaboration with colleagues who use other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing honestly; for the purposes of flowcharts, topologies, relational diagram, swimlanes, etc. Draw.io is perfect. Sure, its lacking the visual finesse other paid platforms may provide, but that is not a dealbreaker in this case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visually expressing systems architecture; From complimenting technical documentation to being used as marketing material, by creating simple reference material we increase the capability to connect with counterparties by virtue of their understanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Currently we do not have any dislikes for this suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Because we are a 100% MacOS environment, we couldn't find another compatible product which met our needs in ease of use, support and upgrade path. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the perfect tool for us to draw ERD (entity relationship diagrams) for design databases for our customers, network topologies for new IT enabled sites and plan a room’s layout with equipment. We can export these drawings into HTML documents and supply them on a secure web portal.

We use ConceptDraw PROJECT for our project management software because it’s the best we’ve found on a MacOS platform to use. It’s a great tool to plan our agile methodology projects.

An awesome bundled product ConceptDraw MINDMAP (part of the suite), allows our IT analysts to think outside the box with new ideas and paradigms. Using this software, our planning team sits in a co-working conference room, while projecting MINDMAP on large display panels to visualize new concepts based on words, meanings and derivatives of them. Because of this software, it actually improves the teamwork and collaboration within team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.