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Graphics creation programs are powerful tools that allow us to enhance our posts with a variety of images. It is hard to imagine texts written on social media without some kind of infographics. In fact, it can be said that this kind of posting has entered the canon.

In general, graphics created with the help of a computer are divided into two types: raster graphics and vector graphics. Both versions are used to make changes or create an image on various graphic formats. Graphics programs are, of course, used not only for creating image content on the Internet. They have long been used in preparing files for printing. Posters, flyers, advertising brochures or books. Everywhere we see the work of a computer graphic designer. In today's post, we'll show you some popular programs for performing such tasks.

• Adobe Lightroom is a program used to process images obtained with digital cameras. The program uses Adobe Camera Raw technology, which allows it to support more than 120 different uncompressed formats. It allows you to manage photo collections, create presentations, advanced editing of selected frames, slideshows, and conversion of files to popular JPEG and TIFF formats.
• GIMP is a free raster graphics editing program. It allows operations such as retouching, scaling, drawing, adding text, allowing you to work on layers and channels, customizing the interface or creating scripts to automate certain actions, among others. Working in GIMP is done on layers and channels, which allows non-destructive editing of photos and convenient design of graphics. Noteworthy is the wealth of selection tools, for example, freehand selection, soft-edge selection and the ability to use Bezier curves to select the selection area.
• Canva is a kind of platform, an online program that, after free registration, allows you to create all kinds of graphics. From blog graphics to flyers to presentations. Currently about 40 different types of graphics. The online program has default filters and advanced editing features. Canva allows you to use pre-made templates and create designs, i.e. book covers, presentations or invitations from scratch.
• Photoshop is a professional and extremely popular raster graphics editing program, with support for vector shapes and even 3D models. Among its main uses are editing and processing digital photography, creating graphics for the Internet, printing and much more. Photoshop gives the user the ability to create professional and extremely impressive designs, consisting of an almost unlimited number of layers, masks, high-resolution graphics, neatly combined with each other through a wide range of filters and effects. Photoshop additionally offers a set of useful tools to streamline work with graphics and the application - including Adobe Bridge file viewer, Adobe Extension Manager, Adobe Drive service, etc.
• Adobe Illustrator is a basic vector design tool that allows you to apply innovative ideas. The program offers advanced, accurate drawing and text processing tools that facilitate the creation of vector compositions. This allows you to quickly and intuitively develop any material, from brand marks to advertising elements to graphics for websites, videos and movies. Illustrator CC is part of the Creative Cloud service, so you can synchronize color themes, workspaces and designs with a few clicks.
• Inkscape is a powerful vector graphics creation tool. With its interface design, it resembles Adobe's program -CorelDraw. With a large number of features, we can draw from a professional tool, which is offered as a free program for the user. To draw, Inkscape can use the classic tools we find in many similar programs, such as freehand lines, broken lines, Bezier curves, calligraphy tools, basic parametric shapes (including random shapes) and text tools. You can also embed bitmaps as part of a project and "clone" object parameters. There is no lack of control over line parameters, such as patterns, endings and bend shapes. Inkscape allows you to work in RGB, CMYK, HSL spaces and use the color matching system (CMS). Bitmap and vector patterns, multi-step gradients and a rich collection of hatchings can be used for fills. Object manipulation allows you to change the shape of objects in many ways, including Boolean operations on paths, simplifying and converting to text and bitmap paths.
• Affinity Designer is the fastest and most precise vector graphics design program. Built from the ground up, all features, tools, panels have been developed with the needs of creative professionals in mind. Thanks to constant innovation and development, an application was created that will revolutionize the way you work. With support for all popular formats and ICC profiles, your designs will appear with smooth gradients that always update live on the pages.
• Crello is the easiest online design tool for creating animations and graphics for social networks and the Internet In the program we can edit text and change small graphic elements depending on the project. The second option is to create a post with an animated background and design the graphics ourselves according to personal preferences.
• Piktochart is an application for creating aesthetically pleasing visual materials, combining text and graphics, and sharing them online. Users can design four types of materials: infographics, presentations, posters and reports. A facilitation is provided by ready-made templates corresponding in size and character to each type. Infographics are usually in the form of long, colorful strips, while presentations for online publication have an aspect ratio of 4:3. A4-size reports allow data to be presented in graphical form, while poster templates are perfect for creating online banners.