Save yourself a new selection of useful services - this time we have collected tools that will be useful in the work of a graphic designer.
Even if you are not a graphic designer, our list of services will be useful. Here we have collected 15 services that are available for free. Image editors, infographic builders, platforms with fonts and images, platforms with element libraries and with artificial intelligence based tools.
So, catch:
1. GIMP
A free, open source image editor that provides extensive retouching, editing and graphic creation capabilities. GIMP can be compared to the paid Photoshop in terms of functionality, but it is available absolutely free. The service is available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and other operating systems. Another advantage over Photoshop is that it's an online editor that won't "load" your technique too much.
2. INFOGRAM
A tool for creating interactive and stylish infographics - charts, maps, dashboards, reports, slides. Of course, all this is created with the help of artificial intelligence. The service offers a lot of ready-made templates and tools for data visualization, which will help to make them more attractive to the audience. You can introduce beautiful animation, insert tooltips, tabs, legends, links.
3. CANVA
An intuitive design tool that offers a huge number of templates for creating banners, presentations, social media posts and more. An easy-to-use service that is suitable for both beginners and experienced designers. The platform has long been known, it has proven itself as a simple and understandable solution. And recently, AI elements have also appeared here - on this service they are called Magic Tools.
Canva is rarely used as a working tool by professionals, rather as an additional service. But it is definitely good for team projects - if you need group access, this service is perfect for those who don't know anything about design at all.
4. VISTA CREATE
Another online graphics and design tool that offers tons of templates for social media, banners, postcards and more. The free plan includes over 100,000 templates, 10 GB of storage for files and projects, and its own library of free backgrounds, illustrations, animations, music and fonts, as well as photos and videos are available. The site makes it easy to create professional-looking graphics.
5. PIXLR
An online image editor with a great set of tools for editing photos, creating collages and adding effects. Pixlr is available in the browser, making it a convenient choice for quick image processing. A huge list of features gifted by artificial intelligence. The platform is aimed at both beginners and experienced photo editors. In addition to photo editing, Pixlr also features artificial generation of images from scratch.
6. FONT SQUIRREL
A resource with free fonts for commercial use. The site also provides tools for converting, recognizing and creating web fonts. Quite an interesting platform, worth adopting.
7. UNDRAW
A library of free elements that you can use in your projects. There is a lot of useful stuff here. Different sections:
- Illustrations
- Design
- Graphics
- Art
- Images
- Vectors
- SVG
- PNG
- Interfaces
Special mention should be made of the extensive library of vector illustrations - hundreds of stylish and modern elements on various themes, presented in vector format, making them easily customizable and scalable.
8. VECTR
A vector editor that allows you to create and edit vector images right in your browser. Vectr is easy to use and suitable for creating logos, illustrations and web graphics.
Artificial intelligence tools make it easy to remove backgrounds from product photos, selfies, sales ads and profile pictures in seconds.
There is an option to convert text to image. We once wrote about how to turn boring text into good design - this is an article about how to play with words and structure blocks. But Vectr can literally turn words into pictures, you just need to give a clear description of the idea.
You can also convert any image into editable, infinitely scalable vector graphics.
9. KRITA
A raster image drawing and editing program that is ideal for artists and illustrators. Krita provides a wide range of tools and also supports working with tablets. Here are some of the features that Krita offers:
- Multiple brush types for different drawing styles;
- Layers, stabilizers;
- Animation tools to transform your work;
- Templates and vector libraries;
- Texture packs;
- Plug-ins with additional functions.
10. SNAPPA
An easy-to-use online tool for creating graphics and images for various purposes. Snappa offers many templates and elements. The site's slogan: "Create graphics for social media, advertising, blogs and more - even if you're not a graphic designer." All in all, even if you are, why not.
A large library of photos and graphics. And the best part - the items are copyright free and licensed for commercial use.
11. PIKTOCHART
Another service for creating infographics, presentations and reports. Piktochart makes it easy to create stylish graphic materials with the help of artificial intelligence. The service allows you to turn any idea into a professionally designed infographic, poster, banner and more in seconds with brand specifics. If even something is not right - you can easily tweak it. But overall, this tool can do half the work for you.
12. GRAVIT DESIGNER (Corel Vector)
A powerful vector editor with a wide range of tools and features, including working with typography, color schemes and effects. Gravit Designer is available as a web application and as a PC program. But be warned - it's not completely free. The developers expect you to be so impressed with the trial period that you'll sign up for an annual subscription. All in all, it's a justified expectation - the service is good.
13. INKSCAPE
A vector editor that allows you to create and edit illustrations, logos, diagrams and more. Inkscape supports many file formats and has powerful tools for working with vector graphics.
14. EASEL.LY
An interactive tool for creating infographics. This service offers a lot of ready-made templates and elements that will help you visualize any information. You can make beautiful reports that people will really read. Decorate a presentation. Make an out-of-the-box report. Or embed a nice infographic into your project.
15. UNSPLASH
Free library of high quality images that can be used in projects without license restrictions. Huge selection of photos and illustrations on any topic.
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These free tools for the designer will help make your work easier and faster. In some cases, they will be useful for orders, in some cases - for personal use. Most of the above services can be used by beginners or even those for whom design is a foreign field.
Don't be afraid to explore and experiment - let your imagination be the only limitation! And if you need more knowledge in web design - register for the online course "UX/UI Legend". It will be interesting!