Infographic

What is an infographic?

Infographic is a next-generation open-source solution developed by Alibaba's frontend AntV team.InfographicVisualization Engine, designed to address the challenge of efficiently visualizing complex information. Its core objective is to rapidly transform data and text into professional, elegant infographics through declarative syntax and AI-adaptive capabilities, lowering the barrier to infographic creation while meeting enterprise-level stability requirements. As the visual language infrastructure for the AI era, Infographic supports fully automated workflows from code generation to AI, covering all scenarios from developers to everyday users.

Primary Functions of Infographics

1. Declarative Syntax and Template Systems
   • Generate infographics with a single line of codeUsers define data, layouts, and styles through JSON configurations, with the engine automatically rendering them without manual pixel adjustments. For example, usinglist-row-horizontal-icon-arrowTemplates can quickly generate horizontal timeline flowcharts.
   • 197+ Built-in TemplatesCovering core scenarios such as timeline visualization, organizational structure mapping, and comparative analysis, with one-click template application support. For example, e-commerce operations backends can utilize the “conversion funnel” template to automatically generate marketing data visualization reports.
   • Custom Template RegistrationDevelopers can accessregisterTemplateSave custom designs to enable reuse of team assets.
2. AI-driven end-to-end automation
   • Closed-loop text-to-infographic conversionInput long text (e.g., market reports), and AI automatically extracts structured data (brands, sales volumes, growth rates), recommends suitable templates (e.g., comparison charts, trend graphs), and generates rendering configurations. For example, input “New Energy Vehicle Sales Report,” and AI recommends a bar chart template and populates it with data.
   • Batch generation capabilitySupports batch visualization of news platform coverage or automated image pairing for corporate reports, significantly boosting content production efficiency.
3. Multi-Style Rendering and Theme System
   • Preset Styles: Offers dark/light themes (compatible with enterprise SaaS systems), hand-drawn styles (suitable for PPT/official accounts), gradient textures, and other creative designs.
   • Deep Customization: BythemeConfigConfigure primary colors, color palettes, fonts, and spacing to unify brand visuals. For example, a financial platform adjusted the infographic's primary color to its brand blue, enhancing brand recognition.
4. Streaming Rendering and Stability Assurance
   • Highly Tolerant SyntaxSupports AI streaming output and real-time rendering, adapting to dynamic generation scenarios. For example, in live streaming data monitoring, it enables real-time updates to audience growth trend charts.
   • 100% Code ControlCompared to purely AI-generated images, it ensures consistent rendering results every time, meeting the system's stringent stability requirements.
5. Built-in editor with interactive support
   • Online Editor：Provides a visual drag-and-drop interface, enabling non-developers to generate infographics through configuration, with support for real-time preview and modification.
   • Interactive elementsSupports interactive effects such as clicks and hovers to enhance the narrative quality of infographics. For example, in a product roadmap, clicking a specific node expands detailed explanations.

Use Cases for Infographics

1. Data analysis and reporting
   • Business Data VisualizationQuickly generate reports on sales trends, market share, and more to provide management with intuitive insights into business dynamics. For example, a retail company used infographics to create monthly sales rankings, boosting decision-making efficiency by 40%.
   • Presentation of Academic ResearchTransform complex experimental data into clear infographics to support paper publication. For example, a biological research team used a timeline template to illustrate the evolution of gene editing technology.
2. Business Intelligence (BI) Tools
   • Real-time DashboardIntegrated into the BI platform, it creates dynamic data dashboards supporting multi-dimensional analysis. For example, after integrating Infographic, a logistics company achieved real-time monitoring of transportation efficiency, reducing anomaly response time to just 5 minutes.
   • Automated Report Generation: By integrating AI, automatically generate weekly/monthly reports to reduce manual formatting time. For example, an AI system at a financial institution generates market analysis infographics weekly, saving 120 hours of labor costs per month.
3. Education and training
   • Knowledge VisualizationTransforming abstract concepts into intuitive diagrams enhances teaching effectiveness. For instance, online education platforms use flowchart templates to explain programming logic, boosting student comprehension rates by 35%.
   • Training Materials ProductionQuickly generate step-by-step guides or organizational charts to streamline training processes. For example, a manufacturing company used infographics to create an onboarding manual for new employees, reducing the training cycle by two days.
4. News and Media
   • News Coverage EnhancementEmbedding infographics within features helps readers quickly grasp complex information. For example, a news website used comparative charts to illustrate election results, resulting in a 221% increase in user dwell time.
   • Social media disseminationCreate vertical infographics optimized for mobile reading to enhance content appeal. For example, a public account used Infographic to produce “Understanding AI History in 5 Minutes,” achieving over 100,000 views.
5. Government and Public Affairs
   • Policy InterpretationConverting policy provisions into flowcharts or timelines enhances public comprehension. For instance, a municipal government released its 14th Five-Year Plan as an infographic, resulting in a 60% reduction in citizen inquiries.
   • Public Service Data DisplayPublicize data on transportation, healthcare, and other sectors to enhance transparency. For example, one hospital used infographics to visualize patient visit procedures, resulting in an 181% increase in patient satisfaction.

How to Use Infographics

• Installation InfographicInstall via npm @antv/infographic Bag.
• Initialize instance: Introduce Infographic into the project and specify basic configurations such as container and width.
• Defining InfographicsUse its built-in syntax to describe the content and style of the infographic, such as selecting templates and defining data.
• Render Infographic: Call render Method: Render the defined infographic onto the page.
• AI auto-generationUse Infographic's AI tool to automatically generate infographic code after inputting content, then proceed with rendering.
• Customized adjustmentsCustomize infographics in depth by modifying their style, layout, and other elements as needed.
• View TemplateVisit the official Infographic template library and select a suitable template for use.

Infographic Project Address

• Project website：https://infographic.antv.vision/
• GitHub repository：https://github.com/antvis/infographic

Recommended Reasons

1. Efficiency and Ease of Use
   • Developer FriendlyDeclarative syntax and 197+ templates significantly reduce coding effort, enabling developers to rapidly implement complex requirements. For example, one team replaced traditional chart libraries with Infographic, cutting development cycles by 50%.
   • Non-technical user supportAI tools and online editors enable ordinary users to create professional infographics, lowering the barrier to entry. For example, a marketer can input text into an AI tool and generate a marketing poster in just 10 seconds.
2. Stability and Consistency
   • Enterprise-level protection100% code control ensures predictable rendering outcomes, meeting the demands of high-risk scenarios such as finance and healthcare. For instance, after integrating Infographic into its banking system, one financial institution reduced its reporting error rate to below 0.1%.
   • cross-platform compatibilityOutput in SVG format, compatible with web, mobile, and print applications while maintaining visual consistency. For example, infographics in a company's annual report appear clearly on both web pages and printed versions.
3. Deep Integration of AI
   • Full process automationClosed-loop workflow from data extraction to rendering, supporting batch generation to significantly boost content production efficiency. For instance, a news platform used infographics to visualize daily pandemic data, reducing labor costs by 80%.
   • Smart Recommendation OptimizationAI recommends suitable templates based on data type to reduce user selection effort. For example, when inputting time-series data, AI prioritizes recommending line charts or area charts.
4. Ecosystem and Scalability
   • Open Community SupportEncourage developers to contribute templates and design assets to enrich the template library. For example, community users have already shared over 50 industry-specific templates covering fields such as finance and education.
   • Flexible customization capabilitiesSupports JSX DSL and theme configuration to meet customization needs. For example, a design team used JSX to create custom capsule-style components, achieving a brand's unique visual identity.
5. Comprehensive scene coverage
   • From individuals to enterprisesSupports simple chart generation for personal blogs while also meeting complex data visualization needs for large enterprises. For example, a unicorn company used Infographic to build internal data dashboards supporting thousands of concurrent users.
   • From Static to DynamicSupports interactive infographics and real-time rendering, suitable for dynamic scenarios such as live streaming and monitoring. For example, an esports platform used Infographic to display real-time match data, boosting audience interaction rates by 301%.