Free tool guides
Step-by-step creative workflows with useful examples, saveable toolkits and clear free-plan limits.
One task. A useful result.
Step-by-step guides with a toolkit you can save.
PeaZipDeliver a client file pack that makes sense without you
Package approved exports, editable sources and useful notes into a portable ZIP with one free archive tool.
Make readable video captions before paying for transcription
Create and check a portable SRT caption file for a short clip with a one-tool, local-first workflow.
Make a portable creative CV before buying another subscription
Build a focused one-page CV with an editable source, checked typography and a PDF you can inspect before sending.
Record clear design feedback without another subscription
A one-tool workflow for showing the exact problem, explaining its effect and asking for a specific change.
Excalidraw
Visual Studio CodePrepare a developer handover before paying for a coding agent
Turn one small feature into a readable brief, a state sketch and checks that a developer or coding agent can follow.
ExcalidrawMap a client approval workflow before buying automation
Turn a messy feedback loop into one readable diagram and a clear decision about what needs automating.
PhotopeaCut out a product photo without adding another subscription
A manual Photopea workflow for a clean transparent PNG, with an edge check before you publish.
TallyValidate one product idea with a short waitlist
Build a focused Tally form, show a clear confirmation and learn what people actually need.
Excalidraw
PenpotMake a three-screen prototype before you build the app
Use Excalidraw and Penpot to test the start, the action and the result before committing to implementation.
OBS Studio
KdenliveRecord a launch demo that gets to the point
A storyboard and recording checklist for showing one useful result, with OBS and Kdenlive.
ExcalidrawVisual Studio Code
shadcn/uiFrom prompt to prototype: a free stack for vibe coders
Turn one small app idea into a testable prototype, with a clear brief, editable components and a sensible backend plan.
PhotopeaBuild a small brand kit without a software subscription
A practical colour, typography and mockup workflow for a first brand direction, with licensing decisions made early.
OBS Studio
AudacityKdenliveRecord a useful product demo with free desktop tools
Plan, capture and edit a short screen demo that explains one task instead of touring every feature.
Photopea
The League of Moveable TypeMake a small digital zine with a free creative stack
Move from a loose theme to a readable miniature publication using original illustrations, considered type and a simple layout.
Tally
Toggl TrackA small free stack for a calmer freelance project
Connect a clear intake form, a simple project board and time tracking without creating another system to maintain.
PhotopeaSmaller website images without losing the useful detail
A repeatable workflow for choosing the right crop, comparing compression and checking images on the page.
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