Martin JørgensenWhile many programs help you create attractive text-based presentations, SmartDraw lets you build visual presentations and diagrams. Download a free Windows trial here.
Before modern diagramming tools, you had to use demanding graphic design software to make visual presentations. Even experts producing flowcharts—visual by nature—spent a long time, and the results were rarely polished.
SmartDraw automates the creation of visuals so anyone can produce them in minutes with professional results. It helps you create diagrams to illustrate your work in Microsoft Office documents, with a wealth of templates and art elements that remove the need to build presentations and diagrams from scratch.
You can use the program for many purposes—from software engineering and business modeling to anatomical illustrations. The built-in templates include flowcharts, organizational charts, mind maps, family trees, ER diagrams, and more. A clip art library helps fill out the base templates, and drag-and-drop tools make it easy to add frequently used symbol combinations. The program also functions as a standalone drawing tool, supporting freehand drawing, layers, text, and tables. Save your work in formats including JPEG, PDF, HTML, and AutoCAD Interchange.
As a quick illustration or business tool for anyone who doesn’t work in design or graphics but still wants a polished presentation, this program works exceptionally well.
