Drawing Software

What is drawing software used for?

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

TitleDescriptionAvailability
InkscapeRecommended . Open source drawing program which can produce professional vector drawings in many formatsOpen source
Draw.IoRecommended. Add-on to google drive documents, freehttp://draw.io
Google DrawingsRecommended . Cloud-based collaborative diagramming appavailable in Google Drive
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
PowerpointRecommended .  Can 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.