Poster Presentation Basics

Poster Creation Software

There are several software options for creating large-format posters.

Choosing software you already know how to use is a good idea. Learning new software while creating a research poster presentation can be too stressful and time-consuming.

Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign are two popular choices for creating large-format posters.

Both are available on Halle Library computer lab machines.

Please see the complete list of computer lab software or University-licensed software for additional options.

Canva is another option. It is a free online graphic design tool. You do need to create an account to use Canva.

Poster Templates

Several great websites that offer free, downloadable poster templates for Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign.

*If you intend to print your poster with DoIT, one side of your poster (height or width) cannot exceed 41 inches.