Best free graphic design courses (2026)
We rank free graphic design courses by completeness, teaching quality, how current they are, and how well the language suits Pakistani learners. Every course is an official upload by its teacher or institution and costs nothing to watch.
Last updated Oct 2026.
#1
Graphic Design Theory in Urdu (GFXMentor)
GFXMentor · Urdu · 4.2 h · Beginner
Verdict: The course that teaches why designs work; it makes every tool easier.
#2
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners in Urdu (GFXMentor)
GFXMentor · Urdu · 9.3 h · Beginner
Verdict: The most thorough free Photoshop course in Urdu, one tool per class.
#3
Adobe Illustrator Complete Course in Urdu (GFXMentor)
GFXMentor · Urdu · 16.6 h · Intermediate
Verdict: Deep, careful Illustrator training for logo and icon work.
#4
Canva Course for Beginners in Urdu
Umair Sattar · Urdu · 1.2 h · Beginner
Verdict: Seventy minutes to confident Canva designs, including writing Urdu.
Comparison
| Course | Teacher | Course audio | Hours | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Theory in Urdu (GFXMentor) | GFXMentor | Urdu | 4.2 | Beginner |
| Adobe Photoshop for Beginners in Urdu (GFXMentor) | GFXMentor | Urdu | 9.3 | Beginner |
| Adobe Illustrator Complete Course in Urdu (GFXMentor) | GFXMentor | Urdu | 16.6 | Intermediate |
| Canva Course for Beginners in Urdu | Umair Sattar | Urdu | 1.2 | Beginner |
How we choose: our course quality bar · All graphic design courses
Questions
- Should I start with Canva or Photoshop?
- Start with Canva and the design theory course: you will make good-looking work in days. Move to Photoshop and Illustrator when clients need photo editing, logos or print files.
- Are these graphic design courses free?
- Yes. They are official uploads by the teachers on their own YouTube channels, organised into courses with progress tracking on Sabaq.