The Best AI Infographic Tool I've Seen So Far
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Last week, I shared my thoughts on NotebookLM's new slides feature and how it compares to Gamma. Today, I'll be sharing my thoughts about the other feature NotebookLM rolled out around the same time: infographics.
And honestly? This one impressed me more.
If you've tried generating infographics with ChatGPT or similar tools, you know how painful it can be to create any sort of infographic with AI, especially more complex ones. If you're lucky, you can get to about 80%, but then you hit a wall. The most irritating thing? The number of typos.
What I Tested in NotebookLM:
I generated several infographics using NotebookLM, and I have to say, this is the best AI infographic tool I've seen so far.
What stood out:
Accuracy: The infographics I generated actually made sense conceptually. The content was coherent, well-structured, and aligned with my sources.
No typos: At least in my tests. I didn't spot a single one, which was a pleasant surprise given what I've been seeing on social media.
Speed: It's fast. Great for quick visualizations.
Now, before you get too excited, I need to add a caveat: I might have had beginner's luck. When I talk to people in my community about this feature, typos are still quite common. So results vary. Always double-check before you use anything it generates.
Where it works well:
Internal training materials: If you need a quick infographic to support a workshop, course, or internal presentation, and personal branding doesn't matter as much, this is a solid option.
Ideation: Even if you're not going to use the final output, NotebookLM is much faster for ideation than I could ever be. I'll often generate an infographic here, use it as inspiration, and then recreate it in Canva with my own branding.
What's missing:
Branding control: You can't add your own colors, fonts, or logo. And exporting it to load into Canva is messy at best, so it's not a seamless workflow.
That "AI look:" Instagram and LinkedIn are flooded with AI-generated infographics right now, and it's easy to tell, especially when they don't make sense or are full of typos. I'd be hesitant to use NotebookLM infographics for social media for that reason alone.
I do assume we'll get editing features soon, or at least in Gemini Pro. If that happens, it would be a serious reason for me to consider buying a subscription. That's how good I think that infographic feature is (and that's saying something).
For now, my approach is this: use NotebookLM for quick internal content where branding doesn't matter, and use it as a fast ideation tool when I need inspiration for something I'll create in Canva.
Key Takeaway:
NotebookLM's infographic feature is surprisingly good for internal use and ideation, but it's not ready for client-facing or social media content.
In any case, always check for accuracy and typos, and keep your eyes open for the flood of AI infographics on social media. You'll start spotting them everywhere 😉
Have fun experimenting,
Elena
