Inkscape vs. PicMonkey

I would 100% recommend Inkscape to anyone starting out with graphic design or illustration, as it isn't that difficult to get the hang of on the first day of using it. I am not recommending Inkscape for beginners alone, even experts in the field can use Inkscape professionally as it cuts of the expense of needing to buy a paid graphic design software which provides almost the same features. Inkscape is also great for beginners because it can be treated like a stepping stone to move onto a paid graphic designing software like Adobe Illustrator, so Inkscape can be used to test the waters before making the leap. Inkscape and Illustrator are almost the same so there wont be any difficulty in switching later on.

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I would definitely recommend PicMonkey! It is diverse for the average person or the business professional. If you need to edit pictures, create graphics, or implement marketing media this is the tool to use! It may not be enough for someone who needs something a bit more advanced like Photoshop, but in my experience it has covered everything I need.

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• Creating mockups using all kinds of graphic elements together.
• Creating Video thumbnails and thumbnail templates.
• Online 'how to' resources help a great deal.

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• Simple & easy to use.
• Plenty of content - always make something unique.
• Organized.
• Inexpensive.
• Always improving & adding new content.
• Search bar.

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• Can be tricky to get the hang of at first
• UI is not always naturally intuitive but generally it is good
• May require reading documentation and watching tutorials to skill up before using it efficiently

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• Changes to toolkit / use buttons are sometimes difficult to keep up with
• Separating free items (fonts, images, etc.. ) from those requiring upgrade
• Explanation of sizing tools / pixels is difficult to understand and apply

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PicMonkey's usability is outstanding! I was able to learn how to edit my photos and create graphics in a short period of time. Between the tutorials and the amazing user interface, I felt like a pro! PicMonkey is very detailed but not so overwhelming that you miss out on great features.

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I personally never really need support with PicMonkey. It works great, and I can find what I need. There may have been a few times when I've Googled for an answer related to PicMonkey, but I've not had a question answered.

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Inkscape is easier to use and learn, and results are outstanding.

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Adobe Photoshop is a better service with many more options, but for basic image manipulation for someone who is a beginner, PicMonkey is superior. There is almost NO learning curve. Canva has much better templates and design options, but not as many photo editing options. I like to use a combination of PicMonkey and Canva for my small-business marketing needs.

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• Inkscape has eliminated our expense on graphic design software, which is great.
• We can perform all necessary jobs in Inkscape, thus not needing for a better paid software
• Although Inkscape is a great software, it is not recognized for professional use like Adobe Illustrator for example

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• We see an increase in user engagement when we use these graphics online.
• We see more tangible interactions with our materials.
• We hear positive feedback about our branding and marketing.

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