Drawing Software

What is drawing software used for?

Drawing software is used to create diagrams for inclusion in presentations and reports.

TitleDescriptionAvailability
Inkscape
Recommended
Open source drawing program which can produce professional vector drawings in many formatsOpen source
Draw.Io
Recommended
Add-on avaliable for google drive documentsOpen Source
Google Drawings
Recommended
Cloud-based collaborative diagramming appAvailable through Google Workspace
LucidChartcloud-based collaborative diagramming appASU has a site license if you use your ASU google account.  Or get an Education Account
VisioVector-based drawing programAvailable for download here via Microsoft OnTheHub (formerly Dreamspark). Microsoft Visio 2013 Viewer available from Microsoft
PowerpointCan save Drawings as .pngCan be purchased as part of Office Suite.  Also available on ASU computers
Adobe IllustratorProfessional Vector-based Drawing Software.Available at myapps.asu.edu
DraftsightFree AutoCAD clone, for dxf/dwg editing onlyFree here , requires registering
CorelDrawProfessional Vector-based Drawing SoftwareAvailable in Innovation Hub (for laser cutting). Must be purchased otherwise.