Upgrade your graphics and enhance your graphic design skills using any of the five free programs listed below. Each option offers beginner-friendly tools and professional features that make creative projects easier, whether working with labels, photos, illustrations, social media, or marketing materials. You can use any of these programs along with our free PDF Label templates to print any of our sheet sizes. Once your image is created, just download the pdf for the label size you need, open the pdf file in the program, create and lock a layer and insert your image! All Programs have easy to follow How To’s to help you along your journey.
***If you have MicroSoft Word, please visit or How To page for insturctions on how to use that program to print on labels.
1. Canva
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Web-based, beginner-friendly design platform.
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Great for creating social media graphics, posters, flyers, and presentations.
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Offers drag-and-drop editing with free templates and stock elements.
2. Inkscape
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A professional-grade vector graphics editor, similar to Adobe Illustrator.
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Ideal for logos, icons, illustrations, and scalable designs.
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Works with SVG, PDF, EPS, and other vector formats.
2. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
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A powerful open-source alternative to Photoshop.
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Great for photo editing, digital painting, and graphic design.
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Supports layers, masks, filters, and many advanced tools.
4. Krita
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Designed primarily for digital painting and illustration.
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Popular among concept artists, comic creators, and animators.
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Offers customizable brushes and advanced color management.
5. Gravit Designer (Free Version)
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A versatile vector design tool available online and as a desktop app.
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Useful for UI design, marketing materials, and illustrations.
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Has a clean interface and exports to multiple formats (SVG, PDF, PNG, etc.).
Templates for most label programs can be found here: Templates Page
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Popular free graphics design software page help me do?
This page provides information about Popular free graphics design software and the label products, options, or process it describes.
Who is this Popular free graphics design software guide for?
It is intended for customers who want clearer setup, design, printing, or application guidance before completing a label project.
What should I prepare before following this guide?
Have your printer or software details, label dimensions, material information, artwork, and a small test quantity available.
Should I test the process before producing a full batch?
Yes. A small test helps confirm sizing, alignment, print quality, and application before you commit more labels or materials.
Does printer compatibility matter for this process?
Yes. Printer type, supported media, driver settings, and material compatibility can affect the result, so confirm the requirements for your equipment.
Can I use my own artwork or design?
In most label workflows you can use your own artwork, provided it is sized correctly and prepared in a format supported by the software or printer.
What can I do if the first result is misaligned?
Recheck the page size, label dimensions, margins, orientation, and print scaling. Print at 100% scale unless the instructions specifically say otherwise.
Where can I find the products or resources mentioned in this guide?
Use the links and product references on this page to move to the relevant labels, templates, software, or supporting instructions.