Create a Visual in seconds with Piktochart AI ⚡
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PiktoAI makes creating visuals easier and faster to turn your ideas or data into stunning visuals. Follow these steps to create a visual using PiktoAI application:
How to Use PiktoAI
Selecting Format
Pick the type of visual format you'd like to generate:
| Format | Description /Use Case |
| Infographics | One pager. Use this format to communicate information visually and tell a story using data, icons, and visuals. |
| Optimized for printing, this format is best when your visual needs to be distributed physically such as brochures, flyers and poster. | |
| Social Media | Designed to fit perfectly on social platforms, this format is ideal for eye-catching and shareable content. |
| Presentation | Use this format when you need to present ideas clearly and professionally in a slide-by-slide format. |
| Document | Multi-page. Best for more text-heavy content that still needs visual structure. |
📝 Not all formats support Document upload at this time (e.g., Prints or Flyers).
You may also access PiktoAI from your Dashboard:
Input Your Content
Choose either of the following input method:
- Enter a Topic/Prompt - Type in a brief description of the visual you want to create (e.g., "Growth of AI").
- Paste Text - Copy and paste your content directly into the input box.
- Upload a Document: Upload a document for Piktochart AI to summarize and visualize.
If you want to ensure all of your uploaded or pasted text is retained:
- Select the Document format
- Enable the Preserve Content feature. For detailed instructions: Preserve Your Uploaded Content
Input Additional Instructions
Enhance your visual generation by providing more context to your topic:
- Specify the tone (i.e professional, casual, academic)
- Describe the target audience ( i.e. investors, teachers, students )
- Indicate preferred content language (i.e. translate to Chinese, Spanish, French, etc)
Currently, Piktochart AI cannot fully understand specific action prompt such as:
- Precise layout : "I want a layout with 3 columns"
- Color : "Create a design with a dark color scheme".
- Dimensions/Pages : "I want my brochure to be in three A4 pages"
Generate Visual
Once you have your content, click Generate Visual.
Review and Select a Template
Piktochart AI will generate multiple visual options based on your input. Browse the suggested templates and select one that best suits your needs. You may preview your selection on the right preview panel.
Update your Content
- Outline: Access the outline feature, make desired modifications and generate the visual with updated structure. See more on Outline.
- Output Language: Make sure the output language is correct. If not, you can still choose your preferred language for the content.
Select Preferred Color Scheme
Browse through the colors scheme options available and select one that meets your objective.
See more on Color Schemes in AI Generator
- Saving your Visual
- Click the Save and Edit Visual button on the upper right menu to customize the selected template further in the Editor.
- Click Back if you want to start over with a new prompt.
📝 You will need to create an account or sign in to further edit, download, or share your visuals.
- Your generated visuals are not automatically saved.
- To ensure your work is saved, please click the “Save & Edit” button after generation.
- Once saved, you’ll be able to find your visual in your Home dashboard for future access and editing.
Editing Your Visual
You can further edit and customise your visual in the Editor!
Use Piktochart’s drag-and-drop editor to:
- Add or edit text, images, and icons.
- Adjust colors, fonts, and layouts to match your branding.
- Fine-tune charts or diagrams for accuracy.
Preview your visual to ensure everything looks perfect!
Exporting your Visual
Download your visual by clicking Download button in the top-right corner of the editor.
- Export your visual in the desired format:
- PNG
- PPT (only available on Presentation format)
- or share it directly via a link.
Note:
PDF and PPT file downloads are exclusively available with the Business Plan.
Common Questions
Is there a limit to how many times I can use Piktochart AI?
The usage of Piktochart AI depends on your subscription plan. Each plan includes a set number of AI credits, which are used every time you generate content with Piktochart AI. Once you’ve used all your credits, you may need to upgrade your plan or wait for the next month for your free credits to renew!
For specific details on AI credit limits, please refer to this article.
Why am I unable to download more than two times?
Free trial users have a limit of two downloads and these do not renew. You can upgrade to the Pro or Business plans for unlimited downloads.
Can I upload a document into Piktochart AI?
Yes, you can! We support any documents in TXT, DOCX or PDF file. Learn more about how to upload a document here.
How do I insert a new prompt?
Simply click the Back button and key in your prompts again.
If you have any feedback, please free to let us know at [email protected].
Where can I find my visuals after they’re generated?
To make sure your visual is saved, please click the “Save & Edit” button after generation. Once saved, you’ll find it in your Home dashboard, where you can access and edit it anytime.
Please note: if you click the Back button and generate a new visual without customizing or saving the current one, it will not be saved to your dashboard.
Does Piktochart offer API access?
At the moment, Piktochart does not offer API access. We understand that API functionality can be valuable for automating workflows, integrating with other tools, or scaling content generation processes. While this feature is not currently available, we’re actively collecting feedback to better understand how users would like to use an API with Piktochart AI.
If API access is important for your use case, we’d love to hear more! Please feel free to contact our support team with details about how you’d plan to use the API, so we can share your feedback with our product team.
Can Piktochart AI Generate Charts from Raw Data?
At the moment, Piktochart AI does not support generating charts directly from raw data (such as CSV files or data tables). However, with our Preserve Content feature, you can now retain charts and tables from your original document when using Piktochart AI. This means that while the AI won’t interpret or generate new charts based on raw data, it will visually preserve existing ones in the final output. This will only be available on the Document format.
Can you make or create the visual (e.g. poster, presentation, infographic, flyer) for me?
While we’d love to help, visuals need to be generated directly by users through the Piktochart AI Generator.
Just follow these steps:
- Go to Piktochart AI Generator.
- Choose your format type – e.g., Report, Presentation, Poster.
- Enter your topic or brief – give the AI a clear description of what you want.
- Click “Generate” and wait a few moments while the AI creates your visual.
- Review and edit the result as needed to match your style and content.
It’s quick and easy—designed so you stay in control of the content!
Can your AI agent create a visual for me as I paste the prompt to chat with AI agent?
Our AI agent is here to guide you and answer your questions, but it can’t create visuals for you. To generate a visual, please use the Piktochart AI Generator where you can enter your topic and have the visual created for you in just a few steps.
When using the Piktochart AI Generator, make sure to enter your topic, describe what you'd like to see (e.g., colors, layout, key points), and avoid putting that prompt into this chat. The AI Generator is the right place for those creative inputs, not the AI agent.
I have a URL—can you summarize it and convert it into a visual?
If you have a URL, please paste it directly into the prompt box on the Piktochart AI Generator. The AI will automatically read the content, summarize it, and generate a visual for you. Just make sure to use the AI Generator—not the chat—for the best results!
Why can't I edit my visual?
If you're unable to edit your visual in the Editor, it's likely because your free trial or grace period has ended, and your account is currently locked due to the absence of an active subscription.
While you can still log in and view your visuals, editing, duplicating, or creating new ones is restricted until you subscribe.
Once you upgrade to a paid plan, full editing access will be restored immediately — and all previously published visuals will be republished automatically.