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Professional design software, online tools, AI-powered creative assistants, prototyping platforms, and image compression utilities.


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Design Tools

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Adobe Creative CloudA collection of software for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography. Key tools within the suite include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
Adobe IllustratorThe industry-standard vector graphics editor for logos, icons, typography, and complex illustrations.
Affinity DesignerA vector graphic design software alternative to Adobe Illustrator. It offers professional-grade features for illustration, UI design, and typography.
Affinity PhotoProfessional photo editing with RAW processing, HDR merge, and focus stacking. One-time purchase.
Autodesk SketchBookNow free sketching app with a clean interface designed for quick ideation and concept art.
Axure RPA powerful prototyping tool used for creating interactive prototypes of websites and mobile apps. It's favored by UX designers for its ability to create complex interactions and dynamic content.
Black InkNode-based brush controller for creating unique procedural and generative artwork effects.
BlenderWhile primarily known as a 3D modeling and animation software, Blender also includes robust 2D animation and video editing features, making it a versatile tool for multimedia projects.
CanvaA web-based graphic design platform that offers a wide range of pre-designed templates for various design needs, including social media graphics, presentations, posters, and more. It's known for its user-friendly interface and accessibility.
Clip Studio PaintIndustry-leading software for manga, comics, and animation with specialized panel and speech bubble tools.
ComfyUINode-based interface for Stable Diffusion with advanced workflows for AI image generation.
CorelDRAWProfessional vector graphics suite popular for print design, signage, and technical illustration since 1989.
Fal.aiServerless platform for running AI models at scale — fast inference for Flux, SDXL, and more.
FigmaA cloud-based design tool that allows real-time collaboration among team members. It's popular for UI/UX design, prototyping, and design system management.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)A free and open-source raster graphics editor that offers many features similar to Adobe Photoshop. It's great for photo retouching, image composition, and graphic design.
Gravit DesignerA free vector design application available both online and offline. It offers a range of features for creating vector graphics, illustrations, UI designs, and more.
Gravit DesignerCross-platform vector design app with a free tier, works in-browser and as a desktop app.
InkscapeAn open-source vector graphics editor that's comparable to Adobe Illustrator. It's used for creating logos, illustrations, diagrams, and other vector graphics.
InVisionA digital product design platform that enables teams to create interactive prototypes and collaborate throughout the design process. It's widely used for UI/UX design and prototyping.
KritaA free and open-source painting program designed for digital artists. It's suitable for creating concept art, illustrations, comics, and textures.
KritaFree digital painting program designed for concept artists, illustrators, and comic creators.
Linearity CurveProfessional vector design tool for Mac and iPad with powerful pen tool and auto-trace features.
Linearity MoveAnimation software that brings vector designs to life with an intuitive timeline and motion paths.
MediBang PaintFree cross-platform comic and illustration tool with cloud storage and 800+ free tones/brushes.
MischiefInfinite canvas sketching app with resolution-independent strokes — zoom endlessly without pixelation.
MotiffAI-powered UI design tool with intelligent layout suggestions and design system management.
Napkin AITransform text into visuals instantly — create diagrams, flowcharts, and infographics with AI.
Paint.NETWindows image editor balancing simplicity with powerful features like layers and special effects.
Paintstorm StudioAffordable digital painting software with a powerful brush engine and dynamic brush settings.
Pencil2DLightweight open-source tool for traditional hand-drawn 2D animation with bitmap and vector workflows.
PhotomatorAI-powered photo editor for Mac with intelligent adjustments, ML-enhanced tools, and RAW support.
PixsoCollaborative design platform combining prototyping, design systems, and developer handoff in one tool.
Polotno StudioFree browser-based graphic design editor for social media posts, banners, and print materials.
ProcreateA digital painting app for iPad that's popular among illustrators and digital artists for its natural drawing experience and extensive brush library.
ScribusAn open-source desktop publishing software that can be used for creating layouts for brochures, newsletters, posters, and other printed materials.
SketchA vector graphics editor specifically designed for user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design. It's known for its ease of use and robust features for designing digital interfaces.
SketchableWindows-optimized drawing app with excellent pen pressure support and customizable workspace.
Tayasui SketchesRealistic drawing app with watercolor, oil paint, and pencil tools that mimic real media.
ZeplinA collaboration tool for UI/UX designers and developers that streamlines the handoff process by providing design specs, assets, and code snippets directly from design files.

Online Design Tools

ResourceDescription
Animoto Video MakerMake videos online
BlobmakerBlobmaker is a free generative design tool, to help you quickly create random, unique, and organic-looking SVG shapes.
Calc GeneratorTool for easily creating precise Calc() CSS functions
CarbonCreate and share beautiful images of your source code by typing or drop a file.
Cartoon PhotoTurn photos into cartoons
ChartGoCreate charts and graphs online
ClippyEasy CSS clip-path maker
CodepngConvert your source code into awesome shareable images.
CSS ArrowCreate and export CSS code for a custom box with an arrow extending out from the side. Great for tooltips, flyouts and the like.
CSS Grid GeneratorA tool for creating CSS Grid Layouts
CTA Button MakerCreate call to action buttons
DB DesignerDesign your database for free online
DiagramsDiagram software and Flowchart maker
Doodle IpsumThe lorem ipsum of illustrations. Just customize your doodles, grab the code, and use them on your web prototypes, landing pages, or no-code tools.
Draw.ioFree online diagram editor tool
ExcalidrawVirtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
Fancy Border RadiusEight values specifying border-radius in CSS ( border-radius generator )
FauxTurn real code into faux code
FigenPost Cover & Background Generator Tool
FigmaOnline graphic design tool (Free & paid options)
Flex MalvenA flexbox grid cheatsheet to reference when working with flexbox
FotorPhoto editor and design maker
FramerIs prototyping tool for teams
Get WavesA free SVG wave generator to make unique SVG waves for web design
GetAvataaarsFun and Colorful free avatars web generator tool by Fang-Pen Lin using Pablo Stanley sketch library
Glass UIA modern CSS UI library based on the glassmorphism design principles that will help you quickly design and build beautiful websites and applications.
GlassmorphismAn incredible online tool for generating quick glassmorphic UI in CSS code snippets.
GrapesJSOpen-source, multi-purpose, Web Builder Framework which combines different tools and features with the goal to help you (or users of your application) to build HTML templates without any knowledge of coding.
Grid MalvenA css grid cheatsheet to reference when creating a css grid
GTmetrixWebsite Speed and Performance Optimization
InfogramCreate infograms
JitterOnline tool to create motion graphics/design
JSONTA simple and powerful online JSON formatting tool
KodeshotConvert your source code into nice pictures for your articles, tweets, messages, posts...
LucidchartDiagramming and visualization tools that allows creating databases, flowcharts, boards, floor-maps, and much more. 3 multi-page documents on the free tier
MapInSecondsSimple way to visualize your data with a map
Mermaidrenders Markdown-inspired text definitions to create and modify diagrams (like flowchart, sequence diagram, gantt, or user journey) dynamically. (FOSS)
Neumorphism.ioGenerate Soft-UI CSS shadow code
OctopusSitemap builder
okso.appThe drawing app with a nested "drawing-inside-the-drawing" structure
OnlineboardReal-time shareable whiteboard for brainstorming
PenpotPenpot is the first Open Source design and prototyping platform meant for cross-domain teams. Non dependent on operating systems, Penpot is web based and works with open web standards (SVG). For all and empowered by the community Open Source and selfhostable
PersonasA playful avatar generator for the modern age
Photo CreatorCreate your own photos instead of searching for stock
PhotopeaAn Online Photoshop editor
PixCleanerAccurate and hassle free background removal tool
PixlrOnline photo editor
Ray.soOnline tool to create beautiful images of your code.
RemoveBGRemove image backgrounds
Scrollbar.appSimple online editor for creating custom CSS scrollbars
Shadow Palette GeneratorCreate a set of lush, realistic CSS shadows.
SlickrA tool for designing cover image for your blog.
Smart UpscalerUpscale images by 2-4x resolution (4 free)
TableConvertTable Convert Online is a web-based tool to converts Excel, URL, HTML, Markdown table and CSV to Markdown table, CSV/TSV, JSON, XML, YAML, insert SQL, HTML, Excel and LaTeX table.
TalerCreate social media banner designs in minutes from hundreds of customizable templates
TraceInstantly remove the background from your photos
Ui BakeryCreate full-fledged web apps visually
UnscreenRemove Video Background 100% Automatically and Free
UXWing SVG EditorCreating and Edit SVG Online
VectrFree vector graphics software
VisilyTool that empowers non-designers to design web and mobile app mockups
VismeCreate presentations, infographics and more
WhimsicalWireframes, diagrams and more (4 free)
WhiteboardOnline drawing tool
WindframeA tool to rapidly prototype and build stunning websites using Tailwind CSS (Free & Premium)
Wireframe.ccWireframing tool (free & paid)
WixCreate a Website You’re Proud Of
Yellow Lab ToolsOnline test to help speeding up heavy web pages

Downloadable Software

ResourceDescription
Armor PaintHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Bulk Image CompressorSoftwarehow / Image Splitter / Recolor Links
CLO 3DApparently best 3D Software for Clothing design
Gravity Sketch- 3D Design sketching software
Image SplitterSoftwarehow Bulk Image Compressor / / Recolor Links
Recolor LinksSoftwarehow Bulk Image Compressor / Image Splitter /
Simply Print3D Printer Cloud Management Software
SOFTWAREHelp us improve — contribute a description!
🏴‍☠️Apparently best 3D Software for Clothing design
Adobe XDFree design tool from Adobe
Be FunkyOnline design program
BlenderOpen source, free animation, 3D modeling, etc.
ColorpickerOpen Source colors software: Retrieve, manipulate and store your colors easily!
DarktableFree & Open source photography workflow application and raw developer
Google Web DesignerCreate engaging, interactive HTML5-based designs and motion graphics that can run on any device.
Inpixio photo EditorFree Photo Editor: For windows only
InVision StudioFree screen designing tool from InVision
KritaSketching and painting program designed for digital artists
Origami StudioInteractive interface design tool created by Facebook: For mac only
Pencil ProjectGUI prototyping software
Raw TherapeeCross-platform raw image processing program
Shapes.soIcons that can be used as code in your projects

Prototyping Tools

ResourceDescription
BalsamiqIntentionally sketchy wireframes that keep focus on structure, not polish. Fast for early ideation.
FlintoSimple Mac app for micro-interactions and transitions. Quick learning curve with powerful results.
Fluid UIBrowser-based prototyping with built-in iOS/Android/Windows libraries. Real-time collaboration.
JustinmindEnterprise prototyping with conditional navigation, variables, and data lists. Exports to HTML.
Kite CompositormacOS animation tool with Core Animation integration. Export as Swift code for developers.
MarvelQuick prototyping from sketches or designs with user testing built in. Great for early concepts.
MockFlowWireframing with built-in UI libraries, sitemaps, and style guide generation.
MockplusRapid prototyping with 3000+ components and one-click export. Team collaboration features included.
MoqupsAll-in-one visual collaboration with wireframes, diagrams, and prototypes in one canvas.
PrincipleTimeline-based animation for macOS. Exports to video for Dribbble-ready presentations.
Proto.ioHigh-fidelity prototypes with device sensors, audio/video, and native-like interactions.
ProtoPieSensor-based interactions without code — accelerometer, sound, and multi-device prototypes.
RelumeAI-powered wireframe and sitemap generator that exports to Figma and Webflow.
Spline3D design tool for the web — create interactive 3D experiences, animations, and product renders in the browser.
UXPinDesign with React, Storybook, or npm components. Merge technology connects design to production code.
v0 by VercelAI-powered UI generation tool that creates React and Tailwind components from text prompts and images.

AI Design Tools

ResourceDescription
(3D)Scrigno Italy - Doors
1879Maw Co / - USA - 1890
1885Italy - 1906
1905Help us improve — contribute a description!
1920Casa Gonzalez 1925 / - Spain
1940Help us improve — contribute a description!
AI Comic Factory- Create Comics from prompts
AI Design AwardsHelp us improve — contribute a description!
AI Index- Graphic Design created with AI
AI Motion Capture Tools That Let You Animate Characters Without SuitsHelp us improve — contribute a description!
AI ScriptsVectorise / DTP Sripting / SHS Page /
AIGA Eye on DesignHelp us improve — contribute a description!
AIM Brick- Custom brick textures
Alibaba Wan 2.1Local Model Make Image move - 🆓💾
Alibaba Z Image TurboHelp us improve — contribute a description!
AlkiHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Allegro- Offline Text to Video Generator
ArchiveDavid Rumsey / - Old maps
archive.orgFrance - 1904
archive.orgHelp us improve — contribute a description!
archive.orgHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Ark Design AI- Text to BIM - Not free
Assets Scout,- If you cannot find free Textures of what you need, try copying an image ofthe texture, and paste it in
AtomospheraHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Australian Tesselated Tile Co. - Australia - 1886Help us improve — contribute a description!
B&B ItaliaHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Bad King ArchiveHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Bandai NomcaHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Benjamin El DoghaïliEclectic,Kitsch, super colorful
Beriestainmodern, colorful
Bootes Tiles - Spain - 1906Help us improve — contribute a description!
Brain Made, 3D Cad Designer , Simple Ideas , Kashan Solidworks
Brick LinkCreate 3D Accurate LEGO Version from reference image
C. & J. G. PotterHelp us improve — contribute a description!
CassinaHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Chain-of-Zoom -Help us improve — contribute a description!
Cine Grain, Overlay FX / Lux Edit / The Creative Herd
Codex Nutall- Ancient Mexican Codex - 1858
ConstructionPierre Chabat XIXc Wall Decorations / / Pinterest
Craighill- Industrial design history/explanations
Das Thier in der decorativen Kunst - Seder AntonHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Dave Clark/ Vaigue Man / Julie W Design / IG - Long videos
DaVinci Resolve – Fairlight | Blackmagic DesignHelp us improve — contribute a description!
DemoText to speech with customized emotions. Free
Design LibraryEmail Marketing
Design RaidHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Design Resource LibraryHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Dooq details3D Portugal - Expensive
DRFT-AIHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Droodles by Roger Price- Enigmatic Doodles - Book 1953
DTP SriptingVectorise / / SHS Page / AI Scripts
Electronics Gaming Monthly/ Video Game Magazines / Ditial Archive
Essex & Co.Help us improve — contribute a description!
Fab3D Export / Turbo Squid / / AE Juice / - Not Free
Fibreguard- Free Plugin for 3dsmax 2025 or newer full of fabrics
Fine Art ArchiveHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Firefly- Free for Adobe users
Forty-four Turkish fairy talesHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Francis Kere - Relationship between materials and local climateHelp us improve — contribute a description!
FreepikHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Google AI StudioVibe code a mockup generator with .
GPT 4o TTSText to speech with customized emotions. Free Demo
HarworthUSA/Europe
Henry Bosch CompanyHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Heritage LibraryHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Hokusai Manga by Katsushika Hokusai- First Manga 1814 - Book
Home Builders US 1950s Catalogue/ Homes and plans of the 1940s, 50s , 60s and 70s
Hte Boulenger & CieFrance - 1904
Hume- Have spiritual, emotional, deep conversations with AI bot.
Ideen - J. Maria Olbrich (1899)Austrian Art Nouveau
Illuminated initial letters & ancient and modern alphabetsHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Immersity- Photo to 3D video - 1
InfinitiHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Internet ArchiveHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Internet ArchiveHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Internet ArchiveOld clips, general
KartellHelp us improve — contribute a description!
KomutFrance 3D Printed France
Krea- Morphing animations between images D
LFAHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Live PortraitFace swap video
LovartHelp us improve — contribute a description!
MAGI-1Help us improve — contribute a description!
MajolicheItaly - 1906
Malkin Edge & Co - England - 1885Help us improve — contribute a description!
MalloyAI Animation creator
Manifattura ItalianaHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Marcus CatesbyFish and snakes
MaterialX LibraryHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Maubege 1900 - FranceHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Mauberg - France - 1900Help us improve — contribute a description!
Maw & CoHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Midjourneyalways depends on your prompting obv.
Midjourney Styles and references guideHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Minton Hollins & Co - England - 1875Help us improve — contribute a description!
Mosaico Nolla - Spain - 1870Spain - 1870
Motion Elements- AI Video Editing Tools
Naive IllustrationHelp us improve — contribute a description!
NeuTTS-Air -Help us improve — contribute a description!
Nicks Chair Sketches- 100 sketch variations on a lounge chair
Old Time radio/ Old Time Radio Youtube
One-Click Screenshot to Figma Conversion with AI | CodiaHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Paint CoachYoutube Proko / David Finch / / Sketching Scottie / Art with Antonio
Parts DesignJapanese Websites
Pedrali3D w User finishes Italy
PIFuHDHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Plerdy UX & Usability Testing -enhance site design with heatmaps, scroll tracking
PR ParisHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Rav Zines- Early 2000s magazines
Re-creating old American designs in wall paperHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Render AI- Renders from sketches - Not Free
Retail Design BlogHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Retail Design BlogHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Saaif DesignHelp us improve — contribute a description!
SabaHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Saint RicchiDesign Syndrome / Studio AAA / / BLK Market Not Free
Sears 1906Help us improve — contribute a description!
SHS PageVectorise / DTP Sripting / / AI Scripts
Sick AgainFont Bros , / Yellow Images
Sketch DailyDoodlewash / / Terawell / Line of Action
Smith and DictionBranding guide strategy
Snail EyesGraphic Design
State of AI in DesignHelp us improve — contribute a description!
StdGEN- AI 3D Character creator from image
Streaming Brain StudiosArchival old games textures
SuappHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Sustainable Design- Filament maker from Platic bottles 190
Temple of Flora - Tobert John ThorntonHelp us improve — contribute a description!
The Bon Marche Wall Paper DeptHelp us improve — contribute a description!
The encyclopedia of ornament (1880)Help us improve — contribute a description!
The Grammar of Ornament -Help us improve — contribute a description!
The hand book of mediaeval alphabetsHelp us improve — contribute a description!
The Magazine Rack- Old Magazine Archive
The Product Design Resources LibraryHelp us improve — contribute a description!
The Stories Behind Severance’s Eerie Office DesignHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Threlkeld Granite Co - England - 1898Help us improve — contribute a description!
Tickets Please- Ticket Shows Designs
Tost- Free AIs for Image, video and 3D Generation
Vaigue ManDave Clark / / Julie W Design / IG - Long videos
Vector MagicHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Vectorizer AINot free, but you can take a screenshot of the preview
vectorwizard.aiHelp us improve — contribute a description!
Wakamai FondueUpload a font and Get info, language support
Wall DecorationsPierre Chabat XIXc / Construction / Pinterest
Wallpaper Ideas for 1909Help us improve — contribute a description!
Wan2.2 Animate- Replace character/person in video
William Barry - UK - 1879Help us improve — contribute a description!
Woollams & CoHelp us improve — contribute a description!
아고 라이팅 (Ago)South Korea
Galileo AIGalileo AI is a UI generation platform for easy and fast design ideation. It allows users to generate interface designs from text.
ImgGen.AiImgGen AI is a free AI-powered image generator and enhancement tool.
Leonardo.AiLeonardo AI is an AI-powered design tool that can help you create designs based on reference images.
PolyGlyphAI-powered SVG generation and editing tool. Type a prompt to generate a vector graphic, then edit it in a browser-based vector editor. Free credits on signup.
Unblurimage.AiUnblurimage AI is 100% Free,No Sign-Up online tool for unblur image.
VMindVMind is an intelligent visualization suit that provides intelligent interfaces through rule algorithms, machine learning, and LLM.

Image Compression

ResourceDescription
BulkResizePhotosBulk image resizing, compression & converting that perform all the tasks within the browser (It works offline)
CompressImage.ioCompress JPG and PNG images. No Limits. Bulk Conversion. Convert to WebP. Works Offline
CompressJPEGCompress JPEG images with size even greater than 5MB
CompressNowJPEG, GIF, PNG Compression
Compressor.ioJPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG Compression
EZGifAnimated GIF maker and Image editor including Image optimization and supports WebP conversion
iLoveIMGThe fastest free web app for easy image modification
Image OptimizerImage Optimizer Free With Quality Options
Image Resize AIA 100% free & private (no upload) toolkit to resize, compress, crop, convert, and bulk image resizer. it support JPEG, PNG, SVG, JPG, WEBP and more.
JPEG Compressorfree image compressor tool and it support JPEG, PNG, SVG, JPG, WEBP and GIF.
JPEG OptimizerFree online tool for resizing and compressing digital photos and images for displaying on the web
Jpeg.ioConvert any major image format into a highly optimized JPEG
OnlinePngtoolsResize png for without losing transparent background.
Promo Image ResizerFree Image and Photo Resizer
Resizing.appResize Your Images Online
Squoosh.appImage compression from Google Chrome Labs
SVGminifyThis tool removes superfluous information, thereby reducing the size of your SVG files
SvgOMGOnline SVG optimizer with a lot of settings and possibility to cut and paste svg code directly in it.
Vecta NanoUses lossless compression to compress inefficient SVG codes by removing unnecessary data. (Free & Paid)
VerexifRemove meta tags in image in order to reduce image size and increase privacy security
WatermarklyPrivate, client-side compression of JPEG images. The app does not send images to a server for processing.

A personal collection of design resources. Open to contributions.