Free Poster Maker

PicMonkey poster designs, showcasing Editor functionality like adding a text layer or adding gradient colors to your design.

Take your poster designs to the next level with our free poster maker, equipped with professional templates, images, graphics, fonts, and easy-to-use design tools.

PicMonkey poster designs, showcasing Editor functionality like adding a text layer or adding gradient colors to your design.

How to make a poster in PicMonkey

Select your poster template

Browse through our poster templates, or start from scratch with a blank canvas.

Edit the title and copy

Swap the template’s text with your own. Customize font type, size, and spacing. Make your text pop with effects like Outline or Drop Shadow.

Customize further

Add images or graphics if appropriate. Use on-brand colors and customize your look with easy-to-use design tools.

Download and print

Download and print your poster. It autosaves in PicMonkey’s cloud storage so that you can edit at any time.

Unique ice cream cone graphics available for customization in PicMonkey and being used on an ice cream shop poster advertisement.

Creative graphics for any type of poster

Choose from 1000s of customizable illustrations, symbols, and icons when making your poster. From seasonal looks to accent graphics, you’ll find something (or several things) that help it stand out from the crowd.

Unique ice cream cone graphics available for customization in PicMonkey and being used on an ice cream shop poster advertisement.

Get professional looks with textures & blend modes

Textures and blend modes are true hidden gems. Maybe you’re interested in incorporating a gritty texture to a concert poster, or you’re wanting to add a bokeh filter to a photography-themed design — simply select a texture, then use the Fade & blend tools to capture an out-of-this-world look, no prior graphic design experience required.

Various texture options in PicMonkey, including Color Gradients, Dust & Scratches, Film Warps, Glitter, and Bokeh, that can be faded & blended into a poster design; in this case, a design for a plant sale.
Various texture options in PicMonkey, including Color Gradients, Dust & Scratches, Film Warps, Glitter, and Bokeh, that can be faded & blended into a poster design; in this case, a design for a plant sale.
Bright yellow birthday party poster design, sized as a poster, Facebook post, and Instagram Story using PicMonkey’s Smart Resize tool.

Size posters right with Smart Resize

When making a poster design, it’s inevitable that you’ll need a similar design in a different dimension, whether to promote online or to display in a different area. PicMonkey Pro subscribers can resize to their heart’s content without ever worrying about images and graphics being stretched or squashed.

Bright yellow birthday party poster design, sized as a poster, Facebook post, and Instagram Story using PicMonkey’s Smart Resize tool.

More poster design essentials

Plant sale and birthday poster designs against purple and salmon background.
How to Make a Poster

Dive into the ins and outs of thoughtful poster design and how to design for your audience.

Teal, yellow, and purple squares set against a rainbow gradient color background.
Color Meanings: A Complete Guide

Learn all about symbolism and color psychology, as well as how to use them effectively in your designs.

Animate a Picture, Text, or Graphic

Keeping your poster digital? Learn how to add animation effects to the design and create something dynamic!

PicMonkey’s free poster maker has everything you need to make attention-grabbing designs.