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Data Visualization

Learn about tools and techniques for effective data visualization.

VCU Resources

Adobe Creative Cloud at VCU
VCU students have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud. Employees can request access through their departments.
The Workshop (Cabell Library)
The Workshop includes a GIS and Data Visualization workstation for viewing, querying, analyzing and editing of spatial data, and to communicate information as visual objects. Software includes ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro, Tableau, ParaView, Microsoft SandDance, Gephi and SPSS.

There are also multimedia workstations (PC and Mac) with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.

Data Visualization Software

Charts and Graphs

Tableau Public
Tableau Public is a free, web-based platform. Pro version is $.
Datawrapper
Web-based, with free and paid plans.
Rawgraphs
Web-based and free.
Microsoft Excel
Free and paid plans, with web-based and desktop app options.

Graphics

Adobe Express
Starter is free.
Photopea
Free, web-based image editor (with paid option).
Canva
Free, web-based graphic design platform (with paid option).
Pixlr
Free, web-based image editor (with paid option).
GIMP
Free image editor, available for OS X, Windows, and Linux.

Infographics

Canva
Free, web-based graphic design platform (with paid option).
Piktochart
Web-based, with free limited version.
Venngage
Web-based, with free limited version.
Visme
Web-based, with free limited version.