A curated list of my favorite free online tools that help streamline my graphic design workflow—from pattern makers and color palette generators to image resizers and background removers. Whether you're designing for clients, your shop, or just for f...
This color palette generator is so handy! I use it every time I create a new design.
Create a Custom Color Palette - Coolors
I created this handsome plaid pattern using the PlaidMaker website.
Make Your Own Plaid Patterns Online
Need a QR code generated quickly? This is quick and easy to use.
QR Code Generator: Create QR Codes for Free
This is a lot of fun to play with. There is a free version but you'll have to pay for higher resolution images….the price is very reasonable though.
Create Stunning Word Clouds – 35+ Templates
Need a shortened URL? Registering a free account prevents your links from expiring and you gain the ability to edit at any time.
Tiny URL | Free Short URL Redirects with Tinycc
I find this tool invaluable when I've picked a color I love but have no idea what to call it!
Color namer
This online resizer allows you to alter video size without hurting its quality.
Video Resizer - Change Video Resolution Online for Free
Ridiculously easy to use and completely free
Online Character Count Tool
Convert raster images like JPG, PNG, GIF, etc. to vector graphics in SVG format.
Convert Files to SVG
The title says it all!
Image Resizer | Easily Resize Images Online for FREE
How paper weight is calculated and what it means
Paper 101 - Paper Weight Guide | About Paper Weights and Paper Terms – Cardstock Warehouse
How to add special characters and symbols to your text.
Alt Codes List of Alt Key Codes Symbols
Pattern Design Terms Defined and Illustrated
Artlandia Glossary of Pattern Design
This is a great resource site for Crafters! You'll find nearly 7,000 Free Vintage Images
The Graphics Fairy
Lots of fonts that are free for business as well as personal use.
1001 Free Fonts
This really helps when I'm suffering from brain freeze!
Urban Thesaurus - Find Synonyms for Slang Words
You can't have to many resources for stock photos!
