|
CopyPasteCharacter.com
An easy-to-use web application that has a variety of characters sets and symbols that you can cut and paste to use anywhere. You can also log in and save your preferred set of characters or any of the thousands available (Arrows, Classic, Numerical, Symbols, etc.).
QRCode.LittleIdiot
Allows you to create QR codes from different kinds of data (i.e. Regular Text, Phone Number, vCard, meCard, Hyperlink, etc.). You can then download your code in either rasterized (PNG) and/or vector format (PDF, SVG, EPS).
QR Stuff.com
A QR code generator. It gives you the ability to generate QR Codes for print, email, etc. Made using a custom ISO-compliant alogorithm - these QR Codes are not bound by image size and resolution limits like others in the industry. Simply select your data and content type, foreground color, and output.
Color Scheme Designer
An easy to use utility to design color schemes and palettes for use in websites. Features include a color wheel, a preview window, undo, custom settings, color space (RGB, Web, PANTONE), etc. Simply turn the wheel and preview how colors will look together - then save or export it to HTML, XML, or text.
Ultimate CSS Gradient Generator
A powerful Photoshop-like CSS gradient editor site. You can specify gradients using pure CSS3, use them as repeating backgrounds for effects, and CSS gradients are cross-browser (using recent versions of Firefox, Chrome, Safari); will default to simpler gradients in IE.
PDClipart.org
Provides a large collection of public domain clip art. The files are available for free - no registration required. Use for business or personal documents and projects.
FindIcons.com
A free icons search engine. It has a search filtering and result matching system making it possible to find an icon you need for every design task. Features include a User Set tool to save your icons in your personal Favorites box and 24/7 access from any location, etc.
FotoMix 5.1
(6.0 MB) is a versatile program that allows you to mix and manipulate pictures to create a wide variety of images. Add, discard or alter backgrounds, add or erase people from your photos, design photo collages, illustrations, wallpapers and miscellaneous Web graphics. Freeware for Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7.
PicJuice
A simple online photo editor that allows you to easily edit images online. Resize, crop, rotate, flip and adjust contrast and color levels.
websnapr 2.0
An online service that lets you capture and save a jpg screenshot of almost any web page in one of 4 different sizes. Simple, fast and useful.
MediaCollege.com
A resource website providing educational and reference material in the field of electronic media. Topics covered include video, audio, still imagery & graphics, website design, etc.
WPClipart.com
A collection of high-quality public domain images tailored for use in word processors and optimized for printing on home/small office inkjet printers. Currently, the site has over 17,300 images.
Design Directory
A directory site of quality design links made by designers for designers and other web professionals involved in different areas of design.
GreyCobra.com
Provides over 200 PhotoShop tutorials covering basic and advanced techniques as well as offering a download database with photoshop brushes, website layouts and other cool files. Site also has an active community forum.
DesignFirms.org
A useful directory of design, graphic, and marketing companies. Search by category or location.
deviantART.com
An online art community for artists and art lovers. The site offers some outstanding art and icon collections. One of the web's most popular destinations.
Pegaweb.com
Features web design and Adobe Photoshop articles and tutorials. The site's focus is exclusively on Photoshop so if graphic design is your thing, this site is definitely worth a visit.
NetDiver.net
An online magazine & new media and design portal that focuses on digital culture. Hard site to describe but offers a wealth of interesting design resources. Be sure to check out the ToolBox area.
Graphics.com
A rapidly growing news and community site devoted to creating and using graphics. Membership is fr'ee and gives you access to all areas of the site. Over 32,000 members have signed up to date.
AllGraphic Design
A graphic design and desktop publishing resources directory with image editing shareware, graphics forums, filters, templates, schools, jobs, and more.
Graphxkingdom
Graphxkingdom is home to thousands of clipart, bars, backgrounds, interfaces, and other cool, free graphics. If you need to spice up your site with some images, this site is a good place to start.
|
|
COLOURlovers
A creative community where people discover and share color palettes. The site has the tools that make the creative process as simple as possible; taking a project from design inspiration to execution.
Google+ Profile Image Avatar Maker
An easy-to-use web tool that allows you to create your Google Plus avatar from any photo. Personalize your photo with Google+ colors, frames, zoom in, zoom out, G-logos, etc.
VectorStock
One of the largest royalty-free vector only stock sites on the web. Global ad agencies or freelance graphic designers can use vector graphics to make any project come to life. Thousands
of new premium vector graphics are added weekly.
QR Code Generator
An online application that allows you to create QR codes. QR codes are flexible two-dimensional barcodes (aimed at mobile phone users) that are used by many businesses and individuals for promoting their marketing campaigns, products and services, or just for fun!
CSS3 Button Generator
Lets you easily create new or preset buttons in CSS or HTML code. You can create the background color, border/padding width, drop/inner shadow, font color/size, etc.
ShrinkTheWeb.com
A free website thumbnail provider that allows your web page to capture images of any website's front page, homepage, or subdomain. Just type in the URL and get a thumbnail image of that web page. You can embed, download, etc.
Smush.it
Optimizes images by removing unnecessary bytes from a file without changing its look or visual quality. Run Smush.it on a webpage and get a report on bytes saved and a downloadable zip file with optimized images.
DrPic.com
A popular online image editor. Upload any image from your computer and re-size, crop, rotate, adjust brightness, sharpen, blur, add text, etc.
Sumopaint
Is an online image editing software that allows you to create, open and edit images. Completed images can be saved to your account online or to your local computer. Slick and easy to use.
CreativePro.com
Offers a vast collection of information and resources for print designers, photographers, illustrators, Web designers and webmasters.
BrowserShots.org
An open-source online service that makes screenshots of your web design in different browsers. Provides screenshots for various Mac, Linux and Windows based web browsers.
Albumo.com
A royalty free image bank and a great place to buy and sell images. Offers a huge selection of high resolution photos, vector images, background graphics and illustrations. Contributors receive a minimum 50% commission. Images cost just $1 or less. Also has a social community aspect with comments, blogs and image sharing.
OpenClipArt.org
An archive of clip art that can be used without payment by anyone. All graphics submitted to the project are placed into the Public Domain.
NationMaster.com
A massive central data source of country stats compiled from a variety of sources. Generate statistical maps and graphs on any topic from crime and the internet to mortality and taxation.
Artvex.com
Offers over 10,000 original fr'ee clipart images in 32 categories for non-profit personal use. Site isn't fancy but has some unique content.
CustomSignGenerator.com
Offers thousands of dynamic jpeg & png online image creators. Make logos, buttons, banners, email signatures, comics, signs, labels, title bars, etc.
PixelMill.net
An excellent resource site, offering Microsoft FrontPage and PowerPoint themes, templates, and custom graphics. If you're in the market for professional designs, this site is for you.
MS Office Clip Art & Media
Offers a great selection of clip art and photos that can be used in enhancing your website. You can freely use the graphics on this site, if you own a license for Microsoft Office or FrontPage.
TeamPhotoShop.com
An excellent resource site for anyone wanting to learn more about using Adobe PhotoShop. The site has articles, tutorials, tips and tools related to PhotoShop usage as well as a helpful discussion forum.
ArtToday
If you need high-quality graphics, photos, clipart images, or sounds for your web pages, ads, newsletters, brochures, or presentations, you'll find them at ArtToday. They currently have 1.2 million downloadable images and are offering free trial access to their vast collection for three days. And, if you decide to become a member, the yearly membership fee isn't that unreasonable.
Clip Art Warehouse
Clip Art Warehouse has thousands of icons, animated gifs, animations, desktop icons, and more. Most are totally FREE to do with as you please. Definitely one of the best clip art image repositories on the Web.
FotoSearch.com
FotoSearch.com provides access to 700,000+ images from over 50 stock photography, illustration, and video footage publishers at one website. High quality royalty free photos. Prices vary.
|
SiteProNews