Recommended Free Tools

These tools are often useful when preparing website content and assets.

Canva

Useful for:

• simple graphics;
• social media assets;
• lightweight layout mockups;
• resizing visuals for sharing.

Website: Canva

TinyPNG

Useful for:

• compressing image files before upload;
• reducing file sizes without obvious quality loss.

Website: TinyPNG

Google Drive

Useful for:

• sharing folders of content and images;
• keeping documents organised;
• collaborative feedback and drafts.

Website: Google Drive

Google Fonts

Useful for:

• reviewing font options;
• sharing font references if you do not already have a brand font.

Website: Google Fonts

A Practical Note

Free tools are useful, but keep source files where possible. Exported images or flattened files are not always ideal as the only long-term version.