2D Graphic Design Software

I really like how easy it is to turn ideas into visuals. The drag-and-drop interface makes mapping processes, creating flowcharts, or brainstorming with the team feel effortless. Even people who aren’t very “design-savvy” can create clean diagrams quickly.Instead of talking in circles, we just open a Lucid board and sketch things out together. It genuinely makes collaboration smoother and keeps everyone on the same page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Miro is one of those tools that I genuinely enjoy using on a daily basis. It has become an essential part of both our structured team processes and more creative, informal collaboration moments.

I especially love using Miro for sprint review meetings. It makes it very easy to visualize progress, structure discussions, and keep everyone aligned. The flexibility of the board allows us to adapt it to different sprint formats and team needs without feeling constrained.

Miro is also my go-to tool for user flow creation. Drawing flows feels intuitive and fast, and it helps a lot when explaining ideas to stakeholders or collaborating closely with developers and other designers. Being able to iterate directly on the board together makes the process much more efficient and engaging.

For refinement meetings, Miro works extremely well as a shared thinking space. We can break down requirements, add notes, ask questions, and visually organize information in a way that supports clear discussions and better decision-making.

Beyond structured meetings, I also really enjoy using Miro just for fun with my design team. Whether it’s brainstorming, sketching ideas, or experimenting with concepts, it creates a relaxed and playful environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

One of the strongest aspects of Miro for me is the layouts and templates. They are well-designed, visually clear, and very practical. The templates often give a great starting point and save time, while the layouts help keep boards organized even when they become complex.

Overall, Miro feels like a tool that truly understands how modern teams work. It supports collaboration, creativity, and structure all at the same time, which is why it’s something I always look forward to using. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Huge changes from my Rebelle 3. The additional features really help this amateur learn more about what I'm doing but also make the job easier. Not that I have more time to play around and use the program it made sense to finally upgrade. I just wasn't using it enough to warrant the changes. But I'm very impressed with the upgrade and Christmas pricing. Ease of implementation really helped me and I'm hoping the ease of integration with my other work will pay off as I help my Son's church. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Adobe Illustrator is its precision and versatility. The ability to create scalable vector graphics, customise designs with endless tools, and bring creative ideas to life makes it indispensable for professional and artistic projects alike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate how easy Recraft is to use, which streamlines my process of creating and posting high-quality images for business advertising on social media platforms. It's very intuitive, and I just need to provide what I want; Recraft quickly delivers awesome images without any hassle. The ease of its initial setup is remarkable, I would rate it a 9 out of 10. Given that I rely heavily on it without needing other tools, this simplicity significantly enhances my workflow. I am so satisfied with Recraft that I would confidently recommend it to others, giving it a likelihood recommendation score of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I knew I wanted to buy SketchWow based on the promotions I received from the company. They were all made with SketchWow. But I foresaw a problem: I was managing partner of a New York advertising agency staffed with art directors and an art studio that employed 8 smart, talented people. It was my secret wish to have the talent to draw and sketch like those men and women.

But, alas, I'd never be like any of them. I'm "left hemisphere." Besides, they were at my beck & call to illustrate and sketch the decks we'd build for the agency's pitches.

So, what the heck, I bought and installed it anyway. Of course, it "sat" silent in my PC for weeks. But I came into the office (O often used as my "classroom") one day for the sole purpose of learning to use SketchWow. Ideas came to me, but a fully functional working grasp was elusive. Determined to learn, I kept at it, and by the end of that Saturday, I felt I "got it." I was able to use SketchWow! And I now use it for almost every pitch deck we make.

I've since "retired" but have gone off on my own. And I can draw/sketch/illustrate or whatever you want to call what the software does! (Can you tell? I'm very pleased with myself!)

I credit SketchWow with the way my pitches and presentations captivate the attention of my prospects and clients. And, as a result, the rate at which my new little one-man agency has grown. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We’ve been using ChartDB as part of our workflow for around 6 months now, and it’s become one of those tools we didn’t know we needed until we had it. It lets our team instantly turn SQL schemas into clean, understandable diagrams, perfect for onboarding new engineers and planning database changes. We often share the ER diagram before granting access to the actual database, which really improves context and security. The live collaboration is smooth (feels a bit like Figma but for databases), and we’ve used it regularly in internal design reviews. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The variety of brushes and the user interface are the most helpful about using Procreate App. They have a team that puts heart behind everything and is willing to help with installation and incorporating your unique fonts to integrate with the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how easy SVGator is to use. I can create clean and smooth animations quickly without any coding, which saves me a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The flexibility to work with text—adjusting styles, colors and proportions—, the storage structure by projects and how easy it is to manage the platform, are the things I like the most about Snappa when editing my materials when time is short and I'm not an expert in design tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of use, with no learning curve, is what attracted me to EdrawMax. In EdrawMax, the icons and controls are where they are logically supposed to be on the screen. In competitor software, I used to struggle a lot even with basic alignment of objects in the screen, but with EdrawMax, this process is a built-in feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Using Sketch feels like stepping into a clean, designer-friendly playground where everything just flows. It’s fast, lightweight, and works perfectly even offline — no slow-loading screens, no cloud drama, just pure design peace. The real magic shows up with its symbols, shared styles, and vector tools. Create a button or icon once, and you can reuse it everywhere with total consistency. It makes the whole workflow feel smarter and way more enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't been using this tool for very long, but I've been impressed by the sheer number of templates it offers for everything from Instagram posts and Facebook banners to presentation covers, flyers, and invitations. This has allowed me to create designs from scratch with minimal knowledge but with amazing results. I use it for my studio presentations, where creativity and distinction really stand out. Plus, their customer service is fantastic. When I have problems, I contact them, and they respond within minutes to help me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Affinity Designer really good and worth using. The newest version is really attractive and it can do almost everything like Photoshop, illustrating, and layout tasks. It even supports reading and recollecting, which is amazing to see. I really like that it's not just one tool; it's every tool in one. I really appreciate the features because they give us the best experience. The setup meets my expectations because it really looks like a tough illustrator, so it wasn't very hard to learn. Plus, it has a very interactive UI, making it easy to do everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use GIMP primarily for photo editing, graphic design, and creating digital art. I really like its wide range of tools like layers, masks, filters, and customizable brushes, which make complex editing and creative projects possible without expensive software. I appreciate its open-source nature and flexibility, which allow me to experiment freely and efficiently. The incredible versatility and depth of GIMP, especially for a free program, is impressive. Features like layers, masks, customizable brushes, advanced selection tools, and extensive plugins make complex photo edits and creative projects achievable. I especially value its open-source nature, which allows constant updates, community support, and endless customization to fit my workflow perfectly. Layers and masks let me edit images non-destructively, keeping changes flexible. Customizable brushes and advanced selection tools speed up detailed work, while plugins expand functionality for specific tasks. Together, these features streamline complex edits, enhance creative control, and make GIMP a powerful, efficient, and adaptable tool for any project. The initial setup of GIMP was straightforward, with a simple download and installation process across multiple operating systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I run a sales and operations team, and we use Maptive to turn our location data into clear, interactive maps. The tool is powerful, easy to use, and the support is quick and helpful.

The balance of features and usability works for us. My staff can import CSVs, build heat maps, set territories, and run drive-time analyses without hand-holding. When we had questions, live chat gave direct answers that solved the issue on the first try.

If you manage sales territories, service calls, or larger datasets, Maptive delivers on power, simplicity, and support. It helps us make decisions faster and present clean maps to stakeholders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Flowmapp has saved our company so much time planning websites for our clients. Before, we used separate tools for outlining the sitemap, drafting content, and creating low-fidelity wireframes. Flowmapp brings all of these phase one planning activities under one roof. Having a sharable link to provide to clients and circulate internally ensures that everyone has visibility into our work in progress and allows us to get buy in from our cross-functional team as well as any key stakeholders. The quoting feature is useful in creating proposals before work begins. We're still implementing this into our workflow, but it's quickly becoming an essential part of creating websites for our clients. Customer service is highly responsive and it's clear the team is receptive to feedback. This product is being refined and improved on a daily basis, and it's clear that the team behind it are passionate about building the best solution they can. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a PhD scholar, what I like best about Draw.io is its ability to clearly visualize complex research workflows, system architectures, and conceptual frameworks. It allows me to transform theoretical models and experimental processes into well-structured diagrams, which improves clarity in research communication, paper writing, and presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For the past 1.5 years, I have been using a licensed version of CorelDRAW 2024, and I’m very satisfied with the software. Its user-friendly and customizable interface makes it easy to adapt to different workflows. The vector design tools are particularly strong, allowing me to create professional, detailed designs with ease.

I mainly use CorelDRAW 2024 for book design and also vector graphics, brochure design, logo design, poster design etc. often working with files of more than 200 pages. Although I occasionally experience crashes when opening very large files (even on a high-spec system with an MSI Katana F66-11 and a 6GB 3060 graphics card), the overall performance is reliable. The customer support and online resources have also been helpful for troubleshooting and skill improvement.

While there is room for improvement in the photo editing capabilities, CorelDRAW remains an essential and dependable tool in my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it has lots of good brushes that you can organize easily for quick use and that you can download the images to PSD for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.