How well do you know your different infographic formats?

Watch this short video and find out if you can recognize all 10 types of infographics.

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Editor's note (Oct. 23, 2019): 2020 is almost here! So we decided to update our most popular video 7 Common Types of Infographics (created in 2017).

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Transcript:

So you have your idea.
You’ve done your research.
And you’ve collected your data.
Now you’re probably wondering what type of infographic format would best represent and communicate your information effectively!

There are many different types of infographics, and sometimes a combination of these types is used in a single infographic. So as you plan your infographic design, consider these ten types of infographics!

Number 1. A visual article infographic makes a piece of writing more visual. It is best used to cut down on text or make an article more interesting and enjoyable to consume. It also increases sharing potential through social networks.

Number 2. The Listbased infographic supports a claim through a series of steps. It is best used to support a specific claim or argument. Your list can go from top to bottom, left to right, or it can even move across your canvas!

Number 3. A Map Infographic showcases data trends based on location. It is best used to compare places or cultures with setting centric data or demographics.

Number 4. The Comparison or Vs. Infographic compares two things in a headtohead study. It is best used to highlight differences between two similar things or highlight similarities between two unlike things. It can also be used to prove how one option is superior or inferior to the other option.

Number 5. The flowchart infographic offers specific answers to a question via reader choices. It is best used to provide personalized solutions for readers or show how multiple situations can reach the same conclusion.

Number 6. A Data visualization infographic communicates complex data through charts and graphs. It can even showcase data through design. It is best used to make datadriven arguments easier to understand and make facts or statistics more enjoyable to absorb.

Number 7. The timeline infographic tells a story through a chronological flow. It is best used to show how something has changed over time or make a long, complicated story easier to understand. It can also show how one thing leads to another.

Number 8. A Visual Resume turns textbased resumes into stunning visuals. It is best used to help job candidates get noticed during the recruitment process. It also helps candidates stand out in nontraditional industries or positions that are looking for creative and out of the box thinking!

Number 9. A process infographic helps explain a series of steps or actions to complete a task. It is best used to simplify a complex process or to breakdown each step with information that is easytodigest.

Number 10. An Animated infographic adds motion to complex information and ideas. It is best used to capture and hold your viewer’s attention. It can also direct attention where you want it.

Now that you’re familiar with these 10 types of infographics and when to use them, it’s easy to choose a format that works for your content. So grab your information and data because you’re ready to organize it visually!

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