Google Slides infographic template

Creating an infographic layout in Google Slides means transforming standard presentation slides into an information-dense, hierarchical visual board that can be read vertically or horizontally. Rather than general slide design, this process requires establishing data blocks, icons, and a clear flow architecture on a single canvas.

Whether you are preparing a process flow or a comparison board, this guide delivers directly applicable infographic layout techniques.

Distinguishing Infographics from Standard Slides

While a classic presentation slide highlights a single takeaway, an infographic layout presents multiple data groups in a logical sequence on a single page. Consequently, generous white space, consistent alignment columns, and a legible typographic hierarchy become essential.

If you are planning a time-based series of phases, you can first review the steps in creating a timeline in Google Slides to grasp horizontal flow principles. The primary goal of an infographic layout is to enable the audience to scan the data on their own without needing a presenter.

Canvas Size and Page Setup Settings

Before you begin, determine where the infographic will be viewed. The standard 16:9 widescreen format is suitable for digital presentations; however, if you need a printable or scrollable infographic, you must customize the page dimensions.

To configure a custom canvas size:

1. On your computer, click Page setup from the File menu.

1. Select Custom from the drop-down menu.

1. Choose your unit of measurement as centimetres or pixels. For instance, for a vertical A4 infographic board, enter 21 x 29.7 cm and click the OK button.

Keep in mind that changing the page size affects all slides across the entire presentation. Once the canvas is established, you can take advantage of guide lines and grid systems to position objects in a balanced manner.

Layout Architecture and Placing Building Blocks

The skeleton of an infographic consists of repeating shapes and text boxes. On accounts using English (US) locale settings, building blocks can be utilized to insert ready-made content templates. As explained in Google help documentation, using the Use images, blocks, templates & multimedia in Google Slides feature allows agendas, quotes, or statistics blocks to be added directly to the canvas:

1. On your computer, open a presentation in Google Slides.

1. From the top menu, go to Insert > Building blocks.

1. Choose or drag the building block you want to add to the slide. To see more options, select a building block type.

1. Tips: Before moving or deleting independent shapes and text in a building block, right-click the element and click Ungroup to break up the group.

If building blocks do not appear in your interface, construct the layout manually:

1. From the Insert > Shape menu, select a rectangle or rounded rectangle to draw uniform card areas.

1. Select the shapes and equalize the spacing between them using the Arrange > Align and Arrange > Distribute options in the top menu.

1. Place a distinct number or icon at the top of each card, followed by concise explanatory text underneath.

If you are designing large-scale scientific boards, you can also leverage the multi-column hierarchy rules from our guide on creating an academic poster in Google Slides.

Generating Infographic Images with Gemini (Beta)

If you have an eligible Google Workspace plan or a qualified Google AI add-on, you can use Gemini-powered image generation tools. As outlined in Google support documentation on how to Generate & edit images with Gemini in Google Slides & Vids, this tool generates a single composite infographic image based on your active slide content:

1. On your computer, open Google Slides and click on the relevant slide.

1. On the toolbar, follow Insert > Help me visualize > Infographic.

1. In the side panel, enter a detailed prompt for the infographic you want to create. Include details in the prompt such as title, infographic purpose, overall tone, layout, visual style, and data visualization format.

1. Click the Create button at the bottom of the side panel.

1. If you want to edit the image before inserting it, enter instructions into the prompt area, such as commands to change the color or heading.

1. Once the output meets your expectations, select the generated infographic image and click Insert on this slide or Insert as new slide.

Important limitation: This feature is in beta; the outputs are flat, single-piece images rather than layered text objects. Because it can produce inaccurate text or data, any inserted image must undergo manual verification. If editable cards and text boxes are required, manual shape blocks should be preferred.

Worked Example: 4-Step Customer Journey Infographic

In this fictional scenario, we are preparing a horizontal infographic template illustrating a service process:

Step 1: In the slide title field, enter "Customer Onboarding Process (Sample Template)" and select a prominent heading font size.

Step 2: Draw 4 card shapes side by side in the center of the slide. Adjust the card dimensions so they are identical to one another.

Step 3: Place circular shapes at the top of the cards and write the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 inside them respectively. Set the circle fill color to your theme accent color.

Step 4: Under Card 1, add the sample text: "Awareness: Explored introductory content." For Card 2: "Registration: Created a trial account." For Card 3: "Adoption: Set up the initial workspace." For Card 4: "Conversion: Started a paid subscription."

Step 5: From the Insert > Line menu, add right-pointing connector arrows between the cards to clearly establish the left-to-right flow direction.

Step 6: Select all cards and equalize the gaps using Arrange > Distribute > Horizontally.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

The most frequent mistake when building an infographic is packing too much data into a single card. When text boxes overflow, rather than shrinking the font size excessively, the copy should be trimmed using concise, clear phrasing.

If cards are distributed unevenly across the slide, instead of moving them individually, select at least 3 objects together and apply horizontal or vertical distribution from the Arrange > Distribute menu.

If numbers or text appear distorted when generating an infographic image with the Gemini beta tool, do not accept the generated image as-is. You can treat the image as an illustration or background concept, manually overlaying critical text and numbers using native Google Slides text boxes.

If you cannot see the Building blocks option, remember that Google Slides building blocks are currently offered exclusively under the English (US) locale. If your account or presentation language is different, build the same block layout manually using shape and text tools.

Infographic Layout Verification Checklist

Before sharing your finished infographic, verify it with the following steps:

• Was the page size set appropriately for the target medium (e.g., 16:9 widescreen or portrait A4/custom size)?

• Can the information flow be followed in a logical sequence from left to right or top to bottom?

• Were cards and columns spaced evenly using the Align and Distribute tools in the Arrange menu?

• Can the text inside the cards be read comfortably from a distance and across different screens?

• Have all statements and data points in images generated via Gemini or external tools been checked manually?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are infographic building blocks in Google Slides not appearing on Turkish accounts?

The Google Slides building blocks feature is currently officially available only under the English (US) locale setting. If this menu does not appear on accounts using a Turkish interface, you can build the identical layout manually via Insert > Shape and Insert > Text box.

Can text inside infographics generated with Gemini be edited afterward?

No. Gemini's infographic tool (Insert > Help me visualize > Infographic) generates a single flat image rather than editable shape layers. You cannot double-click and edit the text directly; to make changes, you can either update the prompt to regenerate it or use standard Google Slides shape and text tools for editable content.