Free tools for designers

Shrink images way down without losing quality. Side-by-side preview.

Web-based GUI for SVGO to optimize and compress SVG graphics.

JustSketchMe is a cool app for all kinds of character artists. The website lets you pose 3D mannequins in whatever positions you would like with changeable lighting conditions. It's extremely useful when you want to try drawing new poses but aren't too sure how to get the perspective right. All you have to do is pose the models how you'd like to draw, and then use the models as a guide. You can have multiple models in the same scene and if you buy a subscription you unlock a few more...

Free SVG vectors and icons library for designers and developers.

Reverse image search engine to track image sources and usage.

Online tools for video editing, compression, and conversion.

Music and animation app triggered by keyboard presses.

Calligraphr is an easy to use way of turning your own handwriting into a digital font to use in whatever software you'd like. All you need to do is fill out a template sheet, take a photo of that sheet and the software will figure out how to turn it into a font. The website also gives you some controls on how your font will look, like character randomization, ligatures, and tweaking how characters look after you've uploaded them. While the free version only allows you to create 1 font and...

Artwork that zooms into itself forever.

Line Awesome would be very useful to web developers and app developers. It provides a huge range of vector-based icons for anyone to use freely and open sourced! It is an alternative to the more popular Font Awesome, but allows you to use all of it's assets free of charge. If you have previously used Font Awesome, it is very easy to swap over to Line Awesome as they use very similar syntax for the icons if you're coding a website.

AI tool to remove and replace photo backgrounds online.

Repository of free 3D printing models and files.

Take high-quality full-page screenshots of websites instantly.

Collection of free and premium 3D models for printing.

While the website URL and site does look a bit odd, this website gives you the ability to upscale images to 2 times its original size. The website works on advanced algorithms (most likely machine learning) and is specialized in upscaling anime/ manga style images, so while you can try uploading photos, results may not be as great as anime/ art based images. In my own experience though, it still does a good job handling photos, logos, and other images. The website is completely free to use...

Marketplace for free and paid 3D print models.

AI image enhancer and upscaler for prints and digital use.

Millions of free 3D models, images, and data from the Smithsonian.

Curated collection of trendy color palettes for design inspiration.

Free 3D models, textures, and imagery from NASA.

PhotoGradient is an online design tool that lets you transform your photos into smooth, vibrant mesh gradients—those dreamy blends of color and abstract shapes. Designers can upload an image, and the tool processes it into a beautiful gradient that can be downloaded or directly used as CSS code to sprinkle magic into your web projects or visual designs. It's especially handy for adding an artsy, seamless flair to backgrounds or overlays.

FontStruct is an online font editor where you can create your own fonts from scratch. The user interface is easy to use while still giving you a lot of freedom. If you aren't feeling too creative, you can browse the gallery where thousands of people have submitted their font styles that they have created using FontStruct. Custom fonts are great for video games, films or any creative medium where you want to stand out and be unique.

Land Book is a curated gallery of beautifully designed websites, showcasing inspiration for web designers and developers. It features a collection of modern, creative, and well-structured websites across various industries, making it a great resource for UI/UX inspiration. Users can browse, filter, and explore different design trends to enhance their own projects.

PhotoScape X is a free photo editing software for Mac and Windows 10. It has many features to help improve and edit images including, filters, visual effects, Gif creator, batch resizing & lots more. You can achieve some great results with this software and It can help to create a wide range of photo effects and photo related things like 3D objects textures & collages.

Piskel is a great, easy to use and free software that allows anyone to create pixel art and animations. You can download their software for Windows, Mac & Linix or even just use a brower and create art without having to download anything. The software gives you everything you need to create basic pixel art and you can export them as gif's or even spritesheets.

CloudConvert is very similar to Convertio and provides almost the exact same features, but it is a nice alternative that allows for 25 files to be converted for free per day. If you require more images converted in 1 day you do have to pay a reasonable price. Unlike Convertio, you can pay only for what you need instead of being tied to a monthly subscription (although that offer is still available as well). Convert Cloud also offers tools for compressing images, saving a website as a PDF,...

Modyfi leverages advanced AI technology to revolutionize the design process by integrating powerful features directly into a web-based platform. It includes tools like generative fill, in-painting, and real-time motion effects, allowing designers to create and iterate quickly without leaving their browser. The platform also supports AI-driven image generation, background removal, and smart delete, making it easier to refine and manipulate visuals with precision. Modyfi's use of AI extends to...

Online drawing or sketching tool.

Online animation tool for 2D animations.

Online tool to create and edit scalable vector graphics (SVG).

Generate profile pictures using AI or automated tools.

ProgrammingFonts.org is a curated collection of monospaced fonts tailored for coding. It allows developers to test-drive various fonts directly on the site, providing a customizable code snippet to see how each font renders. The platform emphasizes features like clear distinction between similar characters (e.g., '0' and 'O', '1' and 'l') to enhance readability and reduce coding errors. Users can adjust settings such as font size, theme, and sample code to find the perfect font for their...

Remove video backgrounds automatically with AI.

AI-powered image upscaler and enhancer.

A one-stop tool for watermarking images or adding branding. Batch process multiple images at once. Simple, effective, browser-based.

Simple online toolset for making and editing GIFs and animations.

AI background remover and design generator.

Build animated, tileable SVG patterns and copy the code.

Quickly compress JPEG image files online.

Your one stop shop for 3D assets and textures for 3D objects. 3DAssets.one consolidates various 3D asset creators into one simple search to save you time scouring to find the texture/ model you need for your project.

Lukaszadam is an independant website run by Lukasz Adam, where he has provided a various collections of high quality vector art that he created for anyone to use.

The Noun Project is another useful website that provides thousands of icons for you to download and use in your projects. Icons are created by various people who submit their icons for people to use. You may download icons for free, but if you do not pay for a license, you do need to credit the icon creator appropriately. Licenses cost $40 USD a year but you're allowed to keep using any icons you download, even after your license expires.

Get a perfect browser-framed mockup for a repo or deck in 3 seconds. Quick screenshot framing tool.

As the name suggests, MacOSicons is a collection of user submitted icons that adhere to the Apple design philosophy. This collection of icons is great if you're a person who likes to have consistency is their computers design as some software you install may have wildly varying icon designs, MacOSicons lets you have a consistant look for all your apps. While you can only download the icons as a .ICNS file, you can easily convert the file into any other image format using an online file...

Remove unwanted objects from photos quickly with AI-powered cleanup.

Gridzzly.com is a simple, user-friendly tool that allows you to create customizable grid paper online. Whether you need graph paper, dotted paper, lined paper, or even custom grids, the site lets you adjust the grid size, line thickness, and style to suit your needs. Once you've created your grid, you can easily print it out directly from the website, making it a handy resource for designers, artists, students, and anyone in need of custom paper layouts.

DeepAI features a machine learning algorithm that tries to colourize, restore colour and restore films. DeepAI provides a simple API that can be used on Javascript, Python, Ruby and C#. There is an image size limit of 1200px by 1200px, if you try to upload anything larger, it will be shunken to those dimensions.

Convertio is a website that allows you to convert various file formats into other file formats. It has a sleek interface and supports a lot of file formats ranging from images, audio, video & more. It's all free to use for a limited amount of files. If you need more files converted, you may have to buy a subscription. For those who are a bit more technical, Convertio also offers an API that you can incorperate into your own websites making it easy for you to get user generated data and...

Questionable names aside, the Rasterbator is a useful website for blowing up an image to be displayed as a large poster created from smaller pieces. It's recommended that you upload a high-quality image for the image to maintain its clarity. Once you upload an image, the website will let you split up the image into various rows, columns, and sizes of paper sheets. When you're happy with the layout, you can confirm and download a PDF document that has the split up image ready to be printed.

WhatTheFont is an online tool that helps users identify fonts from images. By uploading an image containing text, users can quickly find out the name of the font used. The tool analyzes the shapes and styles of the characters in the image and compares them to a vast database of fonts to provide the closest matches. WhatTheFont is popular among designers, typographers, and anyone who wants to find or use a specific font they've seen in print or online. It's a convenient way to discover fonts...

Tooooools.app is a free online platform for applying minimalist and lo-fi effects to images. Users can upload a .jpg or .png image, select various effects such as blur, grain, or gamma, and adjust them in real time before exporting the edited image. The tool is easy to use and doesn't require attribution for personal or commercial use. It's a simple, accessible option for quick image processing without needing software installation.

Freepik is a popular online platform that provides a vast collection of free and premium graphic resources, including vectors, illustrations, photos, icons, and templates. Designers, marketers, and content creators often use it for creating visually appealing content. Users can download resources for free with attribution or subscribe to a premium plan for access to more exclusive content and without the need for attribution. It covers a wide range of styles and categories, making it a go-to...

Browser version of classic MS Paint, recreated in JavaScript.

Online video editing tool with subtitles, effects, and AI features.

Blockbench is a 3D modeling tool specifically designed for creating and editing models for Minecraft. It features an easy-to-use interface with a range of tools for designing textures, animating models, and editing geometry. Blockbench supports both Bedrock and Java editions of Minecraft, allowing users to export their models for use in the game. It also provides collaboration features and integrates with plugins for added functionality. The tool is free and open-source, making it a popular...

A free collection of carefully crafted open-source icons. Over 1,600 icons in regular, solid, and logo styles. Available as SVG, web font, or React components.

Bulk Resize Photos claims to be the fastest online photo size reducer on the internet. The website works completely client-side meaning that none of your images get uploaded to their server. All of your photos are processed on your device and the website says you can resize 150 images in 60 seconds! The website supports JPEG, PNG and WEBP file formats and uses new web platform technology called PWA (progressive web apps) to give you the ability to download the site as an app so you can...

Pexels is a website that provides royalty free images for anyone to download and use in their own projects. There are very minimal restrictions on how you can use the images, and there is no need for you to give credit for the photos (although it is appreciated). Hundreds of photos to choose from, and you can even upload your own if you would like to contribute to this website. This is a great site to use for stock photos that you need in any creative project you're working on.

Flaticon is an online platform offering a vast library of free and premium icons, illustrations, and stickers. It's widely used by designers, developers, and content creators to find customizable icons for websites, apps, and other projects. The icons are available in various formats like PNG, SVG, EPS, and PSD, allowing easy integration into different design tools. Users can download resources for free with attribution or subscribe to a premium plan for access to exclusive content and...

Pull a color palette from any photo using perceptually uniform OKLCH.

Visual note-taking and mind mapping app for knowledge workers.

AI tools for image generation, upscaling, and design assistance.

Create and edit images using AI directly in your browser.

Blend and evolve images using generative AI techniques.

Cloud-based Stable Diffusion studio for image creation.

Fast and simple AI image generation with no login required.

Community library for engineering CAD models.

AI art generator with various models and community challenges.

AI-powered platform for creating game art, textures, and assets.

Wakamai Fondue is a browser-based tool designed to help you explore the capabilities of your fonts. By uploading a font file, you can uncover its OpenType features, character sets, and stylistic alternates. The tool also provides the necessary CSS code to implement these features on the web. All processing occurs locally in your browser, ensuring your font files remain private.

AI art search engine and prompt inspiration gallery.

AI-generated human faces for creative or testing use.

AI-generated faces with customizable options and licensing.

A component library for Tailwind CSS with beautiful, semantic class names. Adds buttons, cards, modals, and 50+ components without writing custom CSS. Free and open source.

A lightweight JavaScript animation library with a simple yet powerful API. Animate CSS properties, SVG, DOM attributes, and JavaScript objects. Under 17KB minified.

Render After Effects animations natively on web, iOS, and Android. Export animations as JSON and play them anywhere — tiny files, infinite scalability, no quality loss.

The website QR Code Generator by Grid.ws offers a simple and efficient way to create custom QR codes. Users can generate QR codes for various purposes, such as URLs, text, contact information, and more, with customization options for design and color. The tool is browser-based and user-friendly, making it accessible without requiring advanced technical skills.

Generate realistic product render mockups for listings and presentations. Upload your product, pick a scene, and get a professional-looking render.

The fastest color palette generator. Press spacebar to generate harmonious palettes, lock colors you like, adjust hue/saturation, and export to any format.

A digital publication for niche observations, sartorial sagas, deep cuts, and deep dives. Beautifully designed editorial content off the beaten path.