{"id":6484,"date":"2019-08-29T19:30:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T18:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/?p=6484"},"modified":"2019-08-29T19:30:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T18:30:24","slug":"best-logo-design-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/guides\/best-logo-design-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Logo Design Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your logo is your seal of approval. No matter who you are and what you\u2019re doing, a logo represents you in a universal language that appeals to everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People will always pick out your logo from the crowd, so better start making a great one. Here\u2019s the list of the best <a title=\"logo design\" href=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">logo design<\/a>\u00a0software you can use to create it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Beginner Logo Design Software<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1) Logo Design Studio Pro (by Summitsoft)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-17.png\" alt=\"Logo Design Studio Pro (by Summitsoft)\" width=\"1273\" height=\"452\" data-wp-pid=\"6501\" \/>This was initially a downloadable application that became a subscription service, priced at $19.99 a month. Offering 6,000 vector shapes and 2,000 templates, the program maker boasts that you will be able to own all rights to the logo you create. Even better, you can even use it for commercial purposes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official website will nudge you towards the subscription service, however once you scroll all the way down, you will find the link to the standalone application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summitsoft primarily targets their logo maker towards newbies wanting to start a commercial venture with a cool logo. If that sounds like you, go for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $49.99<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usable for commercial purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support for entrepreneurs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplistic templates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Logo Maker Pro (by Sothink)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image10-4.png\" alt=\"Logo Maker Pro (by Sothink)\" width=\"916\" height=\"624\" data-wp-pid=\"6493\" \/>Logo Maker Pro excels at subtle, layered shading, giving your logo a realistic 3D look. You can download a free 30-day trial straight from the main page as a 30 MB ZIP archive. The interface is quite good, seeing how it\u2019s literally copy-pasted from later Microsoft Office products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can disassemble the logo into its separate components, all of which can be rotated, resized and recolored. The program will even auto-fit and auto-crop things for you as you move the elements around. The trial version will only allow you to save your work in a proprietary LMK file format, but you can zoom all the way in and take a screenshot to get a workable image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $59.99<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free 30-day trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very good interface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited editing options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3) Logoshi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-14.png\" alt=\"Logoshi\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"6499\" \/>This online-only logo maker only requires entering the business name and choosing a color scheme. Click \u201cMake a Logo\u201d and you\u2019ll see 9 options, each with a stilted style and bland design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can click the \u201cDrawing a Logo\u201d link to get sent to another page where you can draw a couple lines in the box and the logo generator will try to match your design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also click \u201cMake a Logo from an icon\u201d and get presented with 313 icon categories, ranging from airplanes to zigzags. Unfortunately, you can\u2019t upload your own icons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, you can edit only the padding, color, and fonts. Trying to download any of these will send you to the checkout, where you\u2019ll be asked to pay $5 or $20 for Basic or Pro packages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $5 or $20<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a logo out of an icon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bland designs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t use your own icons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very limited editing options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4) Laughingbird<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image17-1.png\" alt=\"Laughingbird\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-wp-pid=\"6486\" \/>Here you\u2019ve got two separate products: the standalone program and the online-only editor. Both are graphics editors capable of creating logos and both must also be paid for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as the \u201cSwiss army knife of graphics makers\u201d, Laughingbird standalone app has four modules: logo creator, business card maker, people pack (images of people) and unique character creation tool. The online service seems much richer, with 12 modules that cover everything from social media to marketing materials and logo making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, Laughingbird is informal and more oriented towards unconventional but lively and zany marketing materials with artsy fonts. There are some real gems in Laughingbird, such as silhouettes of crowds and people doing air yoga, though the editing options are quite limited \u2013 you can change colors, shadows, size and position but that\u2019s pretty much it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, Laughingbird seems fairly priced either way, and you\u2019ll easily be able to make custom characters or mascots for whatever it is you need. According to its official website, some collections of elements were made by a professional cartoonist, and that right there is great value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $12\/month (online) or $37 (standalone)<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online and standalone products offer flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich and unique image creation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informal look and feel to graphics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited editing options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5) AAA Logo Maker<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-15.png\" alt=\"AAA Logo Maker\" width=\"800\" height=\"426\" data-wp-pid=\"6502\" \/>500 logo templates and 10,000 icons come bundled with the AAA Logo Maker, though the trial version is very limited in comparison. The trial version won\u2019t even let you save your image, but you can still tinker with geometric shapes, shadows and colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interface is clean and pleasant. Although it is definitely a program to unleash your creativity in, it appears that this program is a carbon copy of JetA Logo Maker which is actually $10 cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $49.95<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean interface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive controls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited trial version<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks advanced options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6) LogoYes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image7-6.png\" alt=\"LogoYes\" width=\"1913\" height=\"968\" data-wp-pid=\"6496\" \/>This is an online-only logo maker. It lets you choose a simple vector image in which you can later fiddle with it by adding text, changing the color, or rotating the image. However, you won\u2019t be able to get your logo unless you buy a \u201cWebcard\u201d for $0.99.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing options are barebones and won\u2019t let you do anything interesting but LogoYes is still considered a good training tool that requires no downloads or installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $0.99<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No installation required<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic editing options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asks for payment after editing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>7) LogoSmartz<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image15-1.png\" alt=\"LogoSmartz\" width=\"1020\" height=\"799\" data-wp-pid=\"6488\" \/>LogoSmartz provides you with 1,800 logo templates, 300 fonts, 1,000 taglines and slogans, and 5,000 vector graphics. The trial version is fairly limited and won\u2019t let you save your project in anything other than the proprietary LSP file format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interface feels extremely out-dated and more like something from the early 2000s, but the program is considered to be good enough for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $39.95<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of cool graphics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited trial version<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated interface<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>8) JetA Logo Creator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image6-8.png\" alt=\"JetA Logo Creator\" width=\"1111\" height=\"756\" data-wp-pid=\"6497\" \/>This program takes 16 MB of space but installs quickly. It features an interface that lets you do a few cool things with layers and gradients but that\u2019s about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $39.95<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trial version for training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Professional Design Software<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1) Adobe Illustrator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image12-1.png\" alt=\"Adobe Illustrator\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-wp-pid=\"6491\" \/>Here\u2019s a graphic design tool that often ends up taking the #1 spot in \u201cBest Logo Design Software\u201d lists. Perhaps it\u2019s more appropriate to say that Adobe Illustrator is on an entire level of its own, with a whole slew of options and functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Adobe Illustrator, you can make pixel-perfect logos that can be scaled, made realistic, and much more. However, it takes a lot of time and money to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator; if you\u2019re not in the business of making money through graphic design, it could be a bit too complex for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to buy Adobe Illustrator, you\u2019ll be given the choice to purchase an additional subscription to Adobe Stock which includes a repository of photos. However, instead of spending money on Adobe Stock, you can just use Unsplash and StockVault which serve as online collections of copyright-free HD photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $20.99 a month<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-day free trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 GB cloud storage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely professional tool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires installing Adobe Creative Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complicated user interface requires a lot of training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Affinity Designer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image18-1.png\" alt=\"Affinity Designer\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-wp-pid=\"6485\" \/>Vectors are simple graphics that can be scaled up or down without a noticeable loss of quality. Logos are most often done as vector graphics, and Affinity Designer is a tool that takes full advantage of that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the official website you can take a look at some samples of work done with Affinity Designer; the graphics are incredibly impressive. Working with it can be super smooth, provided you have the hardware that can handle it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is due to the fact that Affinity Designer allows for super-precise layer editing with up to one million percent zoom. Affinity Designer also has a very diverse file format support which enables you to finish what you started on another program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $49.99<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produces art of ethereal beauty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layered picture editing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 fps pan and zoom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raster support adds realistic shadows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires an email address, even for the free trial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware specifications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3) CorelDRAW<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image5-14.png\" alt=\"CorelDRAW\" width=\"1600\" height=\"883\" data-wp-pid=\"6498\" \/>Here\u2019s a great program for professional designs, especially those that are meant to look clean and detailed. The main feature of CorelDRAW is symmetrical drawing, where you can ensure everything matches up and down to the very last pixel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the problem is in its price. Unless you\u2019re working on the most extraordinary designs that will require its complex functions, it\u2019s hard to justify having CorelDRAW just to play around with logo designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $659<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely powerful and detailed graphics engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produces work of professional quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch-friendly interface<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need years to become an expert<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4) Apple Motion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image13-1.png\" alt=\"Apple Motion\" width=\"1600\" height=\"999\" data-wp-pid=\"6490\" \/>Here\u2019s a fancy editor that is primarily designed for animation and cool transition effects. However, it can also be used to make stunning animated logos, especially for video platforms. Sadly, the program is only available on Mac and provides a 30-day trial version only if you already own a previous version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Motion is easy to learn but hard to master. If you work with or have a passion for video creation and have a Mac, this might be the right choice for an animated logo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $49.99<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approachable to newbies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows for very complex effects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takes a lot of time to master<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5) Sketch<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image8-8.png\" alt=\"Sketch\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-wp-pid=\"6495\" \/>Sketch possesses advanced features, such as using boolean operations for complex curves. Using something called Sketch Libraries, several people can share design elements which allows for an automatically updated style that stays consistent across the entire team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libraries work through Dropbox or even GitHub to create a hassle-free team environment. For individuals, the upside is that Libraries ensure an automatically updated style across all their devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $99 a year<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day free trial<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacOS only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for individuals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6) Adobe Photoshop<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image16-1.png\" alt=\"Adobe Photoshop\" width=\"1050\" height=\"550\" data-wp-pid=\"6487\" \/>The Godfather of all graphics design software, Photoshop entered our consciousness to the point it became a verb you don\u2019t have to Google to understand (\u201cthat looks photoshopped\u201d). Despite its power and flexibility, Photoshop mainly specializes in adding effects to existing images, not creating ones from scratch. So, you will have to make a logo out of text characters or use another program alongside it, such as Adobe Illustrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to make a logo on Photoshop is to choose a couple letters, such as initials of your business. You may later edit them by adding shadows, changing hue, or messing around with background layers until you\u2019re happy. There are infinite Photoshop tutorials online which even helps teach newbies how to produce cool logos. Unless you\u2019re really going to go big with Photoshop, it could be an app that is too expensive for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $20.99 a month<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well known and widely used, making it a good career tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massively supported by tutorials and articles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-day trial<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires installing Adobe Creative Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trial requires payment information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Best Free Software<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1) Inkscape<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6492 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image11-1.png\" alt=\"Inkscape\" width=\"672\" height=\"378\" data-wp-pid=\"6492\" \/>This program is available for Linux, Windows and macOS but is still in beta as of August 2019 (version 0.92.4).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to it being an open source, Inkscape can be compiled into your own version. Nonetheless, there\u2019s also an entire community that can do for you. Bug fixes, translations and more is done for free by volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkscape uses SVG as its native file format but supports saving your work in a bunch of file formats, including PNG (it\u2019s there when you try to save, just look a bit closer). There are plenty of features, such as adding Javascript to your images, though you\u2019ll have to dig through the menus to find them. This software is one that is definitely not made for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: Free<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open source code<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supported by volunteers (slow bug fixes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult to learn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2) Hatchful (by Shopify)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image9-3.png\" alt=\"Hatchful (by Shopify)\" width=\"1098\" height=\"920\" data-wp-pid=\"6494\" \/>Upon starting Hatchful, you\u2019ll be asked to choose one of the 12 industries you want your logo to remind audiences of. This includes fashion, health, sports and so on. Next up, choose up to three of the 17 design styles, such as bold, calm, conservative etc. You can also just go with the \u201cnone of the above\u201d choice for both cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be presented with 80+ ready-made logos within seconds which is pretty impressive. There\u2019s a little overlap between them and indeed, they do look like they\u2019ve been made by a professional. Overall, Hatchful is pretty cool and the logos are memorable but you can barely edit anything on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you provide your email address, you\u2019ll get a ZIP file with PNG cover images already optimized for Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: Free<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires zero computer expertise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretty cool logos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already optimized PNG images sent in a ZIP file to your inbox<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires an email address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barely any editing options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3) Desygner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image14-1.png\" alt=\"Desygner\" width=\"1363\" height=\"680\" data-wp-pid=\"6489\" \/>This is a smartphone app for creating logos. Its main focus is optimization for social media and creating all sorts of graphical elements for Facebook, Youtube and so on, but you can also make business cards, flyers, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a computer for creating logos, Desygner is the best choice. There\u2019s also an online version of it that\u2019s pretty clean, usable, and surprisingly high in quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: Free<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with a smartphone app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimized for social media<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4) Canva<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-14.png\" alt=\"Canva\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1188\" data-wp-pid=\"6500\" \/>An online-only logo creator that\u2019s completely free, except for when you are using the optional premium images, which are $1 per image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logos created with Canva are minimalistic but clean and easily recognizable. They involve simple shapes, a solid background, and some text on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creation process is very simple and can be done by simply typing in the name of your company and clicking a few templates so that the website automatically creates a unique logo for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: Free<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No computer expertise required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows collaborative logo creation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps too simplistic, even for beginners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires creating an account<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your logo is your seal of approval. No matter who you are and what you\u2019re doing, a logo represents you in a universal language that appeals to everyone. 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