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Essential software and plugins for designers

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Figma

Collaborative interface design tool for teams

UI DesignPrototypingCollaboration

Rhino 3D

Advanced 3D modeling software for industrial designers

3D ModelingCADNURBS

KeyShot

Real-time ray tracing and rendering software

RenderingVisualizationRay Tracing

Blender

Free and open-source 3D creation suite

3D ModelingAnimationOpen Source

Adobe Illustrator

Industry-standard vector graphics software

VectorGraphicsIllustration

Midjourney

AI image generation tool for designers

AIImage GenerationConcept Art

V-Ray

High-end rendering engine for 3D visualization

Rendering3DPhotorealistic

CLO 3D

3D fashion design and pattern making software

Fashion3DPattern Making

Adobe Photoshop

Industry-standard raster graphics editor for photo editing and digital art

Photo EditingDigital ArtRetouching

Sketch

Vector-based design tool for UI/UX design on macOS

UI DesignPrototypingmacOS

Adobe XD

UI/UX design and prototyping tool with collaboration features

UI DesignPrototypingWireframing

InVision

Digital product design platform with prototyping and collaboration tools

PrototypingCollaborationDesign System

Framer

Interactive design tool for creating high-fidelity prototypes and websites

PrototypingAnimationNo-Code

Miro

Online collaborative whiteboard platform for brainstorming and workshops

CollaborationWhiteboardWorkshops

Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and project management

Project ManagementDocumentationKnowledge Base

Adobe After Effects

Motion graphics and visual effects software for video post-production

Motion GraphicsVFXAnimation

Cinema 4D

3D modeling, animation, and rendering software for motion graphics

3D ModelingAnimationMotion Graphics

Autodesk Fusion 360

Cloud-based CAD/CAM/CAE software for product design and manufacturing

CADCAMProduct Design

SolidWorks

Professional 3D CAD software for mechanical design and engineering

CADEngineeringMechanical Design

Autodesk Maya

3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software

3D AnimationVFXCharacter Modeling

ZBrush

Digital sculpting tool for creating high-resolution 3D models

Digital Sculpting3D ModelingCharacter Design

Octane Render

GPU-accelerated unbiased rendering engine for realistic 3D visualization

GPU RenderingPhotorealisticReal-time

Corona Renderer

High-performance photorealistic renderer for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D

PhotorealisticArchitectureProduct Viz

Substance 3D Painter

3D painting software for texturing and material creation

Texturing3D PaintingMaterials

Substance 3D Designer

Node-based texture compositing tool for creating seamless materials

ProceduralMaterialsPBR

Runway

AI-powered creative suite for video editing, image generation, and more

AIVideo EditingMachine Learning

ChatGPT

AI language model for writing, brainstorming, and research assistance

AIWritingResearch

Stable Diffusion

Open-source AI model for generating images from text descriptions

AIImage GenerationOpen Source

Webflow

Visual web development platform for designing and building responsive websites

No-CodeWeb DesignCMS

Visual Studio Code

Free source-code editor with debugging and Git integration

Code EditorDevelopmentOpen Source

GitHub

Platform for version control and collaboration using Git

Version ControlCollaborationOpen Source

Unity

Cross-platform game engine for 2D, 3D, VR, and AR development

Game EngineVRAR

Unreal Engine

Real-time 3D creation tool for photoreal visuals and immersive experiences

Game EngineReal-timePhotorealistic

Affinity Designer

Professional vector graphics software as an alternative to Illustrator

VectorIllustrationGraphics

Affinity Photo

Professional photo editing software as an alternative to Photoshop

Photo EditingRetouchingDigital Art

Affinity Publisher

Professional page layout and desktop publishing software as an alternative to Indesign

LayoutPublishingDesktop Publishing

Procreate

Powerful illustration app for iPad with natural drawing experience

Digital PaintingiPadIllustration

Spline

3D design tool for creating interactive web experiences

3D DesignWebInteractive

FigJam

Online whiteboard by Figma for team brainstorming and collaboration

WhiteboardCollaborationBrainstorming

Slack

Team communication platform for collaboration and instant messaging

CommunicationCollaborationTeam Chat

Asana

Work management platform for organizing and tracking team projects

Project ManagementTask TrackingTeam Collaboration

Adobe InDesign

Professional page layout and desktop publishing software for print and digital media

LayoutPublishingPrint Design

Adobe Lightroom

Photo editing and organization software for photographers

Photo EditingRAW ProcessingPhotography

Adobe Premiere Pro

Industry-standard video editing software for film, TV, and web

Video EditingPost-ProductionFilm

DaVinci Resolve

Professional video editing, color correction, and audio post-production software

Video EditingColor GradingFree

Final Cut Pro

Professional video editing software for Mac with magnetic timeline

Video EditingmacOSProfessional

ProtoPie

Advanced prototyping tool for creating interactive, high-fidelity prototypes

PrototypingInteraction DesignMobile

Principle

Animation and prototyping tool for designing interactive user interfaces

AnimationPrototypingmacOS

Axure RP

Wireframing and prototyping tool for complex, data-driven designs

WireframingPrototypingDocumentation

Balsamiq

Rapid wireframing tool for sketching user interfaces

WireframingLow-FidelitySketching

Marvel

Design and prototyping platform for creating interactive mockups

PrototypingWireframingCollaboration

Autodesk 3ds Max

3D modeling and rendering software for games, architecture, and visualization

3D ModelingRenderingArchitecture

SketchUp

3D modeling software for architecture, interior design, and construction

3D ModelingArchitectureEasy to Learn

ArchiCAD

BIM software for architects focused on design and documentation

BIMArchitectureCAD

Autodesk Revit

BIM software for architects, engineers, and construction professionals

BIMArchitectureEngineering

Houdini

Procedural 3D animation and VFX software for film and games

VFXProcedural3D Animation

Modo

3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software for design visualization

3D ModelingRenderingSculpting

Autodesk Inventor

Professional-grade CAD software for mechanical design and product development

CADMechanical DesignEngineering

Onshape

Cloud-native CAD platform for collaborative product development

Cloud CADCollaborationProduct Design

Shapr3D

CAD modeling tool designed for iPad with Apple Pencil support

CADiPadMobile

Tinkercad

Free, browser-based 3D design tool for beginners and education

3D ModelingEducationBeginner-Friendly

Redshift

GPU-accelerated renderer for production-quality rendering

GPU RenderingProductionFast

Arnold

Advanced Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer for VFX and animation

Ray TracingVFXProduction

Cycles

Open-source physically-based path tracer built into Blender

Path TracingOpen SourceBlender

Lumion

Real-time 3D visualization software for architects and designers

Real-timeArchitectureVisualization

Twinmotion

Real-time visualization software for architecture and construction

Real-timeArchitectureUnreal Engine

Enscape

Real-time rendering and virtual reality plugin for architectural design

Real-timeVRArchitecture

Marmoset Toolbag

Real-time rendering and texture baking suite for game artists

Real-timeGame ArtTexture Baking

Quixel Mixer

3D material creation and texturing tool with photorealistic assets

TexturingMaterialsPhotogrammetry

Mari

Professional 3D paint tool for VFX and texture artists

Texturing3D PaintingVFX

BodyPaint 3D

3D painting software integrated with Cinema 4D

3D PaintingTexturingCinema 4D

DALL-E

AI system by OpenAI for creating images from text descriptions

AIImage GenerationOpenAI

Adobe Firefly

AI-powered generative design tools integrated into Adobe Creative Cloud

AIGenerativeAdobe

Leonardo.Ai

AI art generator for creating game assets and creative content

AIGame AssetsArt Generation

Topaz Labs

AI-powered photo and video enhancement tools

AIPhoto EnhancementUpscaling

Jasper

AI writing assistant for marketing copy and content creation

AICopywritingContent Creation

Browse AI

No-code web scraping and data extraction tool

AIWeb ScrapingAutomation

Marvelous Designer

3D clothing design software for fashion and character artists

Fashion3DClothing Simulation

Browzwear

3D fashion design software for apparel development and visualization

Fashion3DApparel

Optitex

2D/3D CAD software for fashion design and pattern making

FashionPattern MakingCAD

Gerber AccuMark

Pattern design and grading software for apparel manufacturing

FashionPattern MakingManufacturing

Style3D

Cloud-based 3D fashion design and digital showroom platform

Fashion3DCloud

Airtable

Spreadsheet-database hybrid for project management and collaboration

DatabaseProject ManagementCollaboration

Trello

Visual project management tool using boards, lists, and cards

Project ManagementKanbanOrganization

Monday.com

Work operating system for managing projects, workflows, and teams

Project ManagementWorkflowTeam Collaboration

ClickUp

All-in-one productivity platform for tasks, docs, goals, and chat

ProductivityProject ManagementCollaboration

Basecamp

Project management and team communication software

Project ManagementCommunicationOrganization

Dropbox

Cloud storage and file synchronization service

Cloud StorageFile SharingSync

Google Drive

Cloud storage with integrated office suite and collaboration tools

Cloud StorageCollaborationOffice Suite

Capture One

Professional RAW image editor for photographers

RAW ProcessingPhotographyColor Grading

Luminar Neo

AI-powered photo editing software with creative tools

Photo EditingAICreative

Photopea

Free online photo editor supporting PSD, XCF, and other formats

Photo EditingOnlineFree

GIMP

Free and open-source raster graphics editor

Photo EditingOpen SourceFree

Canva

Online graphic design platform with templates for social media and marketing

Graphic DesignTemplatesSocial Media

Inkscape

Free and open-source vector graphics editor

VectorOpen SourceFree

Vectornator

Free vector design software for Mac and iPad

VectorFreemacOS

Gravit Designer

Cross-platform vector design application for all skill levels

VectorCross-platformFree

CorelDRAW

Professional vector graphics and layout software

VectorGraphicsLayout

AutoCAD

Industry-standard CAD software for 2D and 3D design

CAD2DEngineering

Grasshopper

Visual programming language integrated with Rhino for parametric design

Parametric DesignVisual ProgrammingRhino

Ableton Live

Digital audio workstation for music production, recording, and live performance

Music ProductionDAWLive Performance

Logic Pro

Professional music production software for Mac with extensive sound library

Music ProductionDAWmacOS

Pro Tools

Industry-standard digital audio workstation for recording and mixing

DAWRecordingMixing

FL Studio

Digital audio workstation for music production and beat making

Music ProductionBeat MakingDAW

Cubase

Professional music production software with advanced MIDI and audio capabilities

DAWMusic ProductionMIDI

REAPER

Affordable and customizable digital audio workstation

DAWAudio EditingAffordable

Adobe Audition

Professional audio editing and restoration software

Audio EditingPodcastSound Design

Figma Plugins

Community marketplace for Figma extensions and workflow tools

FigmaPluginsWorkflow

Noun Project

Icon library and design assets

IconsAssetsLibrary

Font Awesome

Icon library and toolkit for web and design projects

IconsWebTypography

Unsplash

Free high-resolution photo library with plugin integrations

PhotographyStock PhotosFree

Iconify

Universal icon framework with thousands of icon sets

IconsOpen SourceFramework

Adobe Fonts

Font library included with Adobe Creative Cloud subscription

FontsTypographyAdobe

Google Fonts

Free and open-source font library for web and print

FontsFreeOpen Source

MyFonts

Commercial font marketplace with extensive library

FontsCommercialMarketplace

Fonts In Use

Public archive of typography indexed by typeface, format, and industry

TypographyArchiveInspiration

Fontshare

Free fonts service by Indian Type Foundry

FontsFreeTypography

Type Scale

Visual calculator for creating harmonious typographic scales

TypographyToolCalculator

Fontjoy

Font pairing generator using machine learning

TypographyAIPairing

Fontba.se

Growing archive of contemporary typefaces

TypographyArchiveContemporary

Lens Studio

Create augmented reality experiences for Snapchat

ARSnapchatSocial Media

Spark AR Studio

Create augmented reality effects for Instagram and Facebook

ARInstagramFacebook

Vuforia

Augmented reality SDK for mobile and wearable devices

ARSDKMobile

A-Frame

Web framework for building virtual reality experiences

VRWebOpen Source

Tilt Brush

VR painting application for creating 3D artwork in virtual space

VR3D PaintingArt

Gravity Sketch

3D design and modeling software for VR and desktop

VR3D DesignModeling

Medium by Meta

VR sculpting and modeling tool by Meta

VRSculptingMeta

Ultimaker Cura

Free 3D printing slicing software

3D PrintingSlicingOpen Source

PrusaSlicer

Advanced 3D printing slicer based on Slic3r

3D PrintingSlicingOpen Source

Simplify3D

Professional 3D printing software with advanced controls

3D PrintingProfessionalSlicing

Meshmixer

Free software for editing and preparing 3D models for printing

3D PrintingMesh EditingFree

Netfabb

Professional additive manufacturing software by Autodesk

3D PrintingManufacturingProfessional

Materialise Magics

Industry-standard software for additive manufacturing preparation

3D PrintingIndustrialPreparation

RhinoCAM

CAM plugin for Rhino 3D enabling CNC machining

CAMCNCRhino Plugin

Fusion 360 CAM

Integrated CAM tools within Fusion 360 for CNC manufacturing

CAMCNCIntegrated

VCarve

CNC routing software for creating toolpaths and designs

CNCRoutingWoodworking

Aspire

Advanced CNC software for 3D relief carving and routing

CNC3D CarvingProfessional

LaserGRBL

Free laser engraving software for GRBL-based machines

Laser CuttingEngravingOpen Source

LightBurn

Layout, editing, and control software for laser cutters

Laser CuttingEngravingControl Software

RDWorks

Software for Ruida laser controller systems

Laser CuttingControllerRuida

Pexels

Free stock photos and videos with plugin integrations for design tools

Stock PhotosVideosFree

Sketch Plugins

Official plugin directory for Sketch with hundreds of extensions

SketchPluginsExtensions

Adobe Exchange

Marketplace for Adobe Creative Cloud plugins and extensions

AdobePluginsExtensions

Chrome Web Store

Browser extensions including design and productivity tools

BrowserExtensionsProductivity

VS Code Marketplace

Extensions marketplace for Visual Studio Code

VS CodeDevelopmentExtensions

Blender Extensions

Add-ons and extensions platform for Blender

BlenderAdd-ons3D

Gumroad

Marketplace for digital products including design assets and plugins

MarketplaceDigital ProductsAssets

Creative Market

Marketplace for fonts, graphics, templates, and design assets

MarketplaceAssetsTemplates

Envato Elements

Unlimited downloads of creative assets, templates, and stock media

AssetsTemplatesSubscription

Pixabay

Free stock photos, illustrations, vectors, and videos

Stock PhotosVectorsFree

SuperCopy.ai

AI-powered content creation platform that generates persona-driven marketing copy tailored to brand and audience personas

AICopywritingPersona-Driven

Dynamo

Visual programming platform for Revit and BIM workflows

Parametric DesignBIMVisual Programming

BeeGraphy

Browser-based parametric design tool with collaboration features

Parametric DesignCloudCollaboration

Ladybug Tools

Environmental analysis plugins for Grasshopper and Rhino

Environmental AnalysisSimulationGrasshopper

Sverchok

Parametric design add-on for Blender with node-based interface

Parametric DesignBlenderOpen Source

ShapeDiver

Cloud platform for parametric 3D models and configurators

CloudParametric3D Configurator

Parakeet

Parametric design plugin for SketchUp

Parametric DesignSketchUpPlugin

Grasshopper Player

Run Grasshopper definitions in Rhino without opening Grasshopper

GrasshopperRhinoWorkflow

Autodesk FormIt

Architectural modeling app with Dynamo integration

ArchitectureBIMConceptual Design

CATIA

Advanced CAD/CAE/CAM software for aerospace and automotive

CADAerospaceAutomotive

Siemens NX

Integrated CAD/CAM/CAE software for product development

CADCAMEngineering

PTC Creo

3D CAD solution for product design and development

CADProduct DesignEngineering

FreeCAD

Open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler

CADOpen SourceParametric

Moment of Inspiration (MOI3D)

NURBS-based 3D modeling tool with intuitive interface

3D ModelingNURBSEasy to Learn

Plasticity

Fast polygon and NURBS modeling for concept design

3D ModelingConcept DesignIndustrial Design

Vectorworks

BIM and CAD software for architecture and entertainment

BIMCADArchitecture

Bentley MicroStation

CAD software for infrastructure and building design

CADInfrastructureBIM

Alibre Design

Affordable 3D CAD software for product design

CADProduct DesignAffordable

BricsCAD

CAD software compatible with DWG format

CAD2DDWG

Vectary

Browser-based 3D and AR design tool

3D DesignBrowser-basedAR

Clara.io

Cloud-based 3D modeling and rendering platform

3D ModelingCloudRendering

Maxwell Render

Physically-based renderer for photorealistic results

RenderingPhotorealisticUnbiased

Thea Render

Biased and unbiased render engine with GPU support

RenderingGPUHybrid

V-Ray Next

Latest version of V-Ray with AI denoising

RenderingAIProduction

FStorm Render

GPU renderer for 3ds Max

GPU Rendering3ds MaxFast

RenderMan

Pixar's production renderer for film and animation

RenderingFilmProduction

Origami Studio

Design tool by Facebook for creating interactive interfaces

PrototypingInteraction DesignAnimation

Flinto

Mac app for creating interactive prototypes

PrototypingAnimationmacOS

Justinmind

Prototyping tool for web and mobile apps

PrototypingWireframingMobile

Mockplus

All-in-one product design platform for prototyping

PrototypingCollaborationDesign System

Uizard

AI-powered UI design tool for rapid prototyping

AIPrototypingNo-Code

Penpot

Open-source design and prototyping platform

Open SourcePrototypingCollaboration

UXPin

Code-based design tool for creating realistic prototypes

PrototypingCode-basedDesign Systems

Overflow

User flow diagramming tool for designers

User FlowsDiagramsDocumentation

Cavalry

2D animation software with procedural workflow

2D AnimationMotion GraphicsProcedural

Nuke

Node-based compositing software for VFX

CompositingVFXNode-based

Natron

Open-source compositing software similar to Nuke

CompositingOpen SourceNode-based

Moho (Anime Studio)

2D animation software with rigging and bone system

2D AnimationRiggingVector

Toon Boom Harmony

Professional 2D animation production software

2D AnimationProductionProfessional

Adobe Animate

Vector animation and interactive content creation

2D AnimationVectorInteractive

Pencil2D

Free and open-source 2D animation software

2D AnimationOpen SourceHand-drawn

ClipDrop

AI-powered visual editing ecosystem

AIPhoto EditingBackground Removal

Remove.bg

AI background removal tool

AIBackground RemovalPhoto Editing

Magnific AI

AI upscaler and enhancer for images

AIUpscalingEnhancement

Krea AI

Real-time AI image generation and editing

AIReal-timeImage Generation

Vizcom

AI-powered sketching tool for product designers

AISketchingProduct Design

Spline AI

AI features within Spline for 3D generation

AI3D GenerationSpline

Poly (Google)

AI design asset generator

AI3D AssetsGeneration

Recraft

AI graphic design and vector generation tool

AIVectorGraphic Design

Ideogram

AI image generator specializing in text rendering

AIImage GenerationTypography

Khroma

AI color palette generator trained on your preferences

AIColorPalettes

TUKAcad

Pattern design software for apparel

FashionPattern MakingCAD

Lectra Modaris

Pattern design and grading software for fashion

FashionPattern MakingIndustrial

Adobe Substance 3D Modeler

3D sculpting tool for organic modeling

3D SculptingOrganicAdobe

Linear

Issue tracking tool designed for product teams

Issue TrackingProject ManagementDevelopment

Height

Autonomous project management tool with AI

Project ManagementAICollaboration

Craft

Document collaboration platform

DocumentationCollaborationNotes

Coda

All-in-one doc for teams combining documents and spreadsheets

DocumentationCollaborationNo-Code

Zeplin

Collaboration tool connecting design and development

HandoffCollaborationDesign-to-Dev

Typewolf

Typography inspiration and font recommendations

TypographyInspirationFonts

Font Squirrel

Free fonts library with commercial use licensing

FontsFreeCommercial Use

Variable Fonts

Resource for variable font technology

Variable FontsTypographyWeb

BIAS FX

Guitar amp and effects processor

GuitarEffectsAudio Processing

Soundtrap

Online music and podcast recording studio

Music ProductionPodcastCloud

GarageBand

Free music creation app for Mac and iOS

Music ProductionFreeApple

Slic3r

Open-source 3D printing toolbox

3D PrintingSlicingOpen Source

Kiri:Moto

Browser-based slicer for 3D printing and CNC

3D PrintingCNCBrowser-based

Carbide Create

Free CAD/CAM software for CNC machines

CADCAMCNC

Easel by Inventables

Web-based CNC software for X-Carve machines

CNCWeb-basedCarving

EstlCAM

CAM software for CNC machining

CAMCNCMachining

Pixelmator Pro

Professional image editor for Mac with ML features

Photo EditingmacOSMachine Learning

Darktable

Open-source photography workflow and RAW developer

RAW ProcessingOpen SourcePhotography

RawTherapee

Free RAW image processing program

RAW ProcessingFreeOpen Source

ON1 Photo RAW

Photo editing and RAW processing software

Photo EditingRAW ProcessingPlugins

PhotoScape X

All-in-one photo editing software

Photo EditingCollageFree

Lunacy

Free Sketch alternative for Windows, macOS, and Linux

VectorFreeCross-platform

Linearity Curve (Vectornator)

Professional vector design app for Mac and iPad

VectoriPadFree

Adobe Express

Quick content creation tool with templates

TemplatesSocial MediaQuick Design

Flaticon

Database of free icons in various formats

IconsFreeLibrary

Icons8

Icons, illustrations, photos, and design tools

IconsIllustrationsLibrary

LottieFiles

Lightweight animations for web and mobile

AnimationWebMobile

UI8

Marketplace for design resources and UI kits

UI KitsTemplatesMarketplace

Figma Community

Free design resources and templates from Figma users

FigmaTemplatesFree

Sketchfab

Platform for publishing and sharing 3D models

3D ModelsLibraryMarketplace

TurboSquid

Marketplace for 3D models and assets

3D ModelsMarketplaceAssets

8th Wall

Web AR development platform

ARWebDevelopment

ZapWorks

AR creation platform with Studio and Designer tools

ARCreation PlatformNo-Code

Adobe Aero

AR authoring tool for creating immersive experiences

ARAdobeAuthoring

Replit

Browser-based IDE for collaborative coding

IDECollaborationBrowser-based

CodePen

Online code editor and community for front-end development

Code EditorFront-endCommunity

Glitch

Collaborative coding platform for building web apps

CollaborationWeb AppsFull-stack

StackBlitz

Instant dev environment for JavaScript frameworks

IDEJavaScriptBrowser-based

CodeSandbox

Online code editor for web development

Code EditorWeb DevelopmentPrototyping

Coolors

Fast color palette generator with spacebar generation

ColorPalettesGenerator

Adobe Color

Color wheel and palette tool integrated with Creative Cloud

ColorAdobeColor Wheel

Paletton

Advanced color scheme designer and palette generator

ColorColor TheorySchemes

Colormind

AI-powered color palette generator using deep learning

AIColorPalettes

Color Hunt

Curated collection of beautiful color palettes

ColorInspirationCurated

Material Palette

Material Design color palette generator

ColorMaterial DesignGoogle

WebAIM Contrast Checker

Accessibility tool for checking color contrast ratios

AccessibilityColorWCAG

Huemint

Machine learning color palette generator for brands

AIColorBranding

RealityCapture

Professional photogrammetry software for 3D reconstruction

Photogrammetry3D ScanningReconstruction

Agisoft Metashape

Photogrammetric processing of digital images

Photogrammetry3D ScanningProfessional

Meshroom

Free and open-source photogrammetry software

PhotogrammetryOpen Source3D Scanning

Polycam

3D scanning app for iPhone and Android

3D ScanningMobileLiDAR

Behance

Adobe's platform for showcasing and discovering creative work

PortfolioInspirationCommunity

Dribbble

Community for designers to share screenshots of their work

InspirationUI DesignCommunity

Awwwards

Award platform recognizing the best in web design

Web DesignAwardsInspiration

SiteInspire

Showcase of the finest web and interactive design

Web DesignInspirationShowcase

Land-book

Gallery of the best landing page designs

Landing PagesWeb DesignInspiration

Mobbin

Mobile and web design reference library

Mobile DesignUI PatternsReference

Placeit

Mockup generator and design template library

MockupsTemplatesPresentation

Smartmockups

Online mockup generator for product presentations

MockupsPresentationProduct

Mockup World

Free PSD mockup templates for designers

MockupsFreePSD

Angle

Vector device mockups for Figma and Sketch

MockupsVectorFigma

Stark

Accessibility plugin for design tools

AccessibilityTestingPlugin

Contrast

macOS app for quick accessibility color contrast checks

AccessibilityColormacOS

Who Can Use

Tool showing how color combinations affect people

AccessibilityColorSimulation

Storybook

Frontend workshop for UI component development

ComponentsUIDevelopment

Bit

Platform for composable software components

ComponentsCollaborationDevelopment

Chakra UI

Simple and modular React component library

ReactComponentsUI Library

Ant Design

Enterprise-class UI design system

Design SystemReactEnterprise

Whimsical

Visual workspace for flowcharts, wireframes, and mind maps

FlowchartsWireframesDiagrams

Lucidchart

Intelligent diagramming application

DiagramsFlowchartsCollaboration

Draw.io (diagrams.net)

Free online diagram software

DiagramsFlowchartsFree

Godot Engine

Free and open-source game engine

Game EngineOpen Source2D/3D

Construct 3

Game creation tool for 2D games without coding

Game EngineNo-Code2D

GameMaker

Cross-platform game engine for 2D games

Game Engine2DCross-platform

CGTrader

3D model marketplace for VR, AR, and CG projects

3D ModelsMarketplaceAssets

Poly Pizza

Free low-poly 3D models

3D ModelsLow-polyFree

Free3D

Free 3D models and assets

3D ModelsFreeAssets

CapCut

Free all-in-one video editing app

Video EditingMobileFree

Descript

Video and podcast editing via text transcripts

Video EditingPodcastTranscription

Kapwing

Collaborative online video editor

Video EditingOnlineCollaboration

Avocode

Design handoff and version control platform

HandoffVersion ControlDesign-to-Dev

Sympli

Design collaboration and handoff tool

HandoffCollaborationSpecs

DesignCode

Platform for learning design and coding

EducationTutorialsLearning

ReadMe

Beautiful documentation that converts users

DocumentationAPIDeveloper Tools

Animista

CSS animation library and generator

CSSAnimationWeb

Animate.css

Cross-browser CSS animation library

CSSAnimationLibrary

CleanShot X

Screen capture and recording tool for Mac

ScreenshotScreen RecordingmacOS

Loom

Video messaging tool for async communication

Screen RecordingVideoCommunication

Responsively

Browser for testing responsive web design

ResponsiveTestingBrowser

iZotope RX

Professional audio repair and restoration suite

Audio RepairRestorationProfessional

Native Instruments Kontakt

Industry-standard sampler with extensive sound library

SamplerVSTSound Library

Xfer Serum

Wavetable synthesizer plugin for electronic music production

SynthesizerWavetablePlugin

iZotope Ozone

AI-powered mastering suite for music production

MasteringAIMusic Production

Celemony Melodyne

Advanced pitch correction and audio editing software

Pitch CorrectionAudio EditingProfessional

Spectrasonics Omnisphere

Flagship synthesizer with vast sound library

SynthesizerSound LibraryVST

Soundtoys

Creative effects plugin bundle for music production

EffectsPlugin BundleCreative

Waves Mercury

Complete plugin bundle for mixing and mastering

Plugin BundleMixingMastering

FabFilter Pro-Q 3

Professional EQ plugin with dynamic equalization

EQPluginMixing

Spitfire Audio

Orchestral and cinematic sample libraries

OrchestralSamplesCinematic

Splice

Cloud-based sample library and collaboration platform

SamplesCloudCollaboration

Bitwig Studio

Modern DAW with modular sound design capabilities

DAWModularProduction

Reason Studios

Virtual rack-based music production software

DAWVirtual RackProduction

Arturia V Collection

Vintage synthesizer and keyboard emulations

SynthesizerVintageEmulation

Output Arcade

Cloud-based loop and sample instrument

LoopsSamplesCloud

Eventide Plugins

Professional audio effects and processors

EffectsPluginsProfessional

Universal Audio UAD

DSP-accelerated plugin platform with vintage emulations

DSPPluginsHardware

Steinberg HALion

Professional sampling and sound design workstation

SamplerSound DesignVST

Audacity

Free open-source audio editor and recorder

Audio EditingFreeOpen Source

Dexed

Free DX7 FM synthesizer plugin

SynthesizerFMFree

Vital

Free spectral warping wavetable synthesizer

SynthesizerWavetableFree

Valhalla DSP

High-quality reverb and delay plugins

ReverbDelayEffects

UJAM Virtual Instruments

Easy-to-use virtual instruments and plugins

Virtual InstrumentsPluginsProduction

Guitar Rig

Guitar and bass amp simulator and effects processor

GuitarAmp SimulatorEffects

AmpliTube

Guitar and bass tone studio software

GuitarAmp ModelingEffects

Bambu Studio

3D printing slicer for Bambu Lab printers

3D PrintingSlicingBambu Lab

OrcaSlicer

Open-source 3D printer slicer based on Bambu Studio

3D PrintingOpen SourceSlicing

Chitubox

Resin 3D printing slicer software

Resin PrintingSlicing3D Printing

Lychee Slicer

Professional resin 3D printing slicer

Resin PrintingSlicingProfessional

Repetier-Host

Complete 3D printing control and slicing software

3D PrintingControlSlicing

OctoPrint

Web interface for 3D printer control and monitoring

3D PrintingControlMonitoring

Mastercam

CAM software for CNC machining

CAMCNCMachining

BobCAD-CAM

CAD-CAM software for CNC programming

CAD-CAMCNCProgramming

ArtCAM

Artistic CAD/CAM software for CNC routing

CAMCNCArtistic

Autodesk PowerMill

Expert CAM software for complex 3D CNC machining

CAMCNCComplex Machining

MeshLab

Open-source mesh processing and editing software

Mesh EditingOpen Source3D Printing

Microsoft 3D Builder

Free 3D modeling and printing app for Windows

3D PrintingFreeWindows

Inkscape

Vector graphics editor often used for laser cutting preparation

Laser CuttingVectorOpen Source

K40 Whisperer

Controller software for K40 laser cutters

Laser CuttingK40Control

VisiCut

Free laser cutting software

Laser CuttingFreeOpen Source

Deepnest

Open-source nesting software for laser and CNC cutting

NestingLaser CuttingCNC

SVGnest

Browser-based nesting tool for optimizing material usage

NestingBrowser-basedOptimization

Creality Print

Official slicer for Creality 3D printers

3D PrintingSlicingCreality

MakerBot Print

3D printing software for MakerBot printers

3D PrintingSlicingMakerBot

CraftWare

Free 3D printing slicer with easy-to-use interface

3D PrintingSlicingFree

Kiri:Moto

Browser-based CAM for CNC and 3D printing

CAMBrowser-basedCNC

hyperMILL

CAM software for 2.5D to 5-axis CNC machining

CAM5-axisCNC

GibbsCAM

CAM software for CNC programming

CAMCNCProgramming

Slic3r PE (Prusa Edition)

Enhanced version of Slic3r for Prusa printers

3D PrintingSlicingPrusa

Silhouette Studio

Design software for Silhouette cutting machines

Vinyl CuttingDesignSilhouette

Monotype Fonts

Major type foundry and font licensing platform

FontsFoundryCommercial

Hoefler&Co

Premium type foundry with distinctive typefaces

FontsFoundryPremium

Commercial Type

Type foundry creating custom and retail typefaces

FontsFoundryCustom Type

Fontsmith

British type foundry specializing in bespoke typefaces

FontsFoundryBespoke

Colophon Foundry

International type foundry with contemporary typefaces

FontsFoundryContemporary

Grilli Type

Swiss type foundry creating high-quality typefaces

FontsFoundrySwiss

Lineto

Swiss type foundry with distinctive contemporary fonts

FontsFoundrySwiss

FontFont

International type foundry with extensive library

FontsFoundryLibrary

Emigre Fonts

Digital type foundry pioneering digital typography

FontsFoundryDigital

Font Bureau

American type foundry creating original typefaces

FontsFoundryAmerican

OH no Type Company

Contemporary type foundry with playful typefaces

FontsFoundryContemporary

Klim Type Foundry

New Zealand type foundry creating text and display fonts

FontsFoundryText Fonts

Typotheque

Independent type foundry for digital typography

FontsFoundryDigital

Fontstand

Font rental service allowing trial before purchase

FontsRentalTrial

FontExplorer X

Professional font management software

Font ManagerProfessionalmacOS

RightFont

Font manager for Mac with cloud sync

Font ManagermacOSCloud

Glyphs

Professional font editor for Mac

Font EditorType DesignmacOS

FontLab

Professional font editor for type designers

Font EditorType DesignProfessional

RoboFont

Python-based font editor for Mac

Font EditorPythonmacOS

FontForge

Free open-source font editor

Font EditorOpen SourceFree

KernType

Game for learning to kern type

KerningLearningGame

WhatFont

Browser extension to identify fonts on websites

Font IdentificationBrowser ExtensionTool

FontPair

Font pairing tool for Google Fonts

Font PairingGoogle FontsTool

Archetype

Font testing tool for designers

Font TestingToolmacOS

Fontdrop!

Simple font viewer for analyzing font files

Font ViewerBrowser-basedAnalysis

Pika

AI video generation and editing platform

AIVideo GenerationEditing

Suno

AI music generation from text prompts

AIMusic GenerationAudio

Udio

AI music creation platform

AIMusic GenerationCreation

ElevenLabs

AI voice generation and text-to-speech platform

AIVoiceText-to-Speech

Play.ht

AI voice generator and text-to-speech platform

AIVoiceText-to-Speech

Murf AI

AI voice generator for voiceovers

AIVoiceVoiceover

Synthesia

AI video creation with virtual presenters

AIVideoVirtual Avatars

HeyGen

AI video platform with digital avatars

AIVideoAvatars

Descript AI

AI-powered video and podcast editing with Overdub

AIVideo EditingVoice Cloning

Claude (Anthropic)

AI assistant for analysis, writing, and coding

AIAssistantWriting

Perplexity

AI-powered answer engine with citations

AISearchResearch

Google Gemini

Google's multimodal AI assistant

AIAssistantGoogle

GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer for code completion

AICodingGitHub

Cursor

AI-first code editor

AICode EditorDevelopment

v0 by Vercel

AI-powered UI generation from text prompts

AIUI GenerationCode

Luma AI

AI video generation and 3D capture

AI3DVideo

CSM.ai

AI 3D model generator from images

AI3D GenerationModels

Meshy

AI 3D model generator from text and images

AI3D GenerationText-to-3D

Tripo AI

Fast AI 3D model generation

AI3D GenerationFast

Skybox AI

AI-generated 360° skybox images

AI360Skybox

PhotoRoom

AI background removal and product photography

AIBackground RemovalPhotography

Pixelcut

AI photo editor and background remover

AIPhoto EditingBackground Removal

Cutout.Pro

AI visual content editing platform

AIPhoto EditingVideo

Luma Genie

AI 3D object generation

AI3DObject Generation

fal.ai

Fast AI image and video generation API

AIAPIGeneration

Rive

Real-time interactive design and animation tool for apps and games

Interactive AnimationReal-timeUI Animation

Haiku Animator

Design tool for creating interactive UI animations

UI AnimationInteractiveCode Export

Spine

2D skeletal animation tool for games

2D AnimationSkeletalGame Development

DragonBones

Open-source 2D skeletal animation solution

2D AnimationOpen SourceSkeletal

Synfig Studio

Open-source 2D vector animation software

2D AnimationVectorOpen Source

OpenToonz

Open-source 2D animation production software

2D AnimationOpen SourceProduction

Krita

Free painting program with frame-by-frame animation

2D AnimationPaintingFree

TVPaint

Professional bitmap-based animation software

2D AnimationBitmapProfessional

CrazyTalk Animator

2D animation software for character animation

2D AnimationCharacterEasy to Use

Animaker

Online animated video creation platform

AnimationOnlineVideo Creation

Vyond

Online animation software for business videos

AnimationBusinessOnline

AE Juice

Motion design plugin and presets for After Effects

After EffectsPresetsMotion Design

Autograph

Node-based motion graphics and compositing software

Motion GraphicsNode-basedCompositing

Sublime Text

Sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose

Code EditorFastCross-platform

Atom

Hackable text editor for developers

Code EditorOpen SourceGitHub

WebStorm

Professional IDE for JavaScript and web development

IDEJavaScriptProfessional

PhpStorm

Professional PHP and web development IDE

IDEPHPProfessional

PyCharm

Python IDE for professional developers

IDEPythonProfessional

Xcode

Apple's IDE for iOS and macOS development

IDEiOSmacOS

Android Studio

Official IDE for Android app development

IDEAndroidMobile

Eclipse IDE

Extensible development platform and IDE

IDEJavaOpen Source

NetBeans

IDE for Java, PHP, and web development

IDEJavaOpen Source

Brackets

Modern text editor for web design

Code EditorWeb DesignAdobe

Postman

API development and testing platform

APITestingDevelopment

Insomnia

API client for REST and GraphQL

APIRESTGraphQL

Docker

Platform for developing and running containerized applications

ContainersDevOpsDeployment

Vercel

Platform for frontend deployment and hosting

DeploymentHostingFrontend

Netlify

Platform for web development and deployment

DeploymentHostingJAMstack

VStitcher

Browzwear's 3D apparel design and development software

Fashion3DApparel

Lotta

Browzwear's cloud-based 3D fashion design software

Fashion3DCloud

CLO-SET

Cloud-based platform for 3D fashion collaboration

Fashion3DCollaboration

Valentina

Open-source pattern making software

Pattern MakingOpen SourceFree

Seamly2D

Open-source parametric pattern design software

Pattern MakingOpen SourceParametric

Vidya

Fashion design and production management software

FashionProductionManagement

NedGraphics

Textile design software for pattern and color

TextilePattern DesignColor

Pointcarré

Textile CAD software for jacquard and dobby weaving

TextileWeavingCAD

ScotWeave

Textile design software for woven fabrics

TextileWeavingFabric Design

STOLL Pattern Software

Knitwear design and programming software

KnitwearPatternIndustrial

Shima Seiki SDS-ONE

Computerized flat knitting design system

KnitwearKnittingDesign

Kaledo

Lectra's fashion design and development suite

FashionDesign SuiteProfessional

CAD Color

Pattern and textile design software

PatternTextileColor

FashionCAD

Professional apparel design and patternmaking

ApparelPattern MakingDesign

Inkknit

Knitwear design and visualization software

KnitwearVisualizationDesign

Adobe Illustrator (Fashion)

Vector design tool widely used for fashion illustration

Fashion IllustrationVectorAdobe

CorelDRAW Technical Suite

Technical illustration including fashion flats

Technical DrawingFashion FlatsIllustration

Digital Fashion Pro

Fashion design software for sketching and illustration

Fashion DesignSketchingIllustration

C-Design Fashion

Fashion design software with 3D visualization

Fashion3DDesign

DesignaKnit

Knitwear design software for hand and machine knitting

KnitwearDesignKnitting

Jira

Project management tool for agile teams

Project ManagementAgileDevelopment

Confluence

Team workspace for documentation and collaboration

DocumentationCollaborationWiki

Teamwork

Project management and team collaboration platform

Project ManagementCollaborationTasks

Wrike

Work management platform for teams

Project ManagementCollaborationEnterprise

Smartsheet

Work execution platform with spreadsheet interface

Project ManagementSpreadsheetCollaboration

Microsoft Teams

Collaboration platform with chat, video, and files

CollaborationVideoMicrosoft

Zoom

Video conferencing and collaboration platform

Video ConferencingMeetingsCollaboration

Discord

Voice, video, and text communication for communities

CommunicationCommunityVoice

Clockify

Free time tracking software for teams

Time TrackingFreeProductivity

Toggl Track

Time tracking tool for productivity

Time TrackingProductivityReporting

DxO PhotoLab

RAW photo editing with advanced noise reduction

RAW ProcessingNoise ReductionProfessional

Capture One

Professional RAW converter and photo editing

RAW ProcessingProfessionalTethering

Exposure X7

Creative photo editor with film emulation

Photo EditingFilm EmulationCreative

ACDSee Photo Studio

Photo management and editing software

Photo ManagementEditingWorkflow

Corel PaintShop Pro

Affordable photo editing software

Photo EditingAffordableWindows

Polarr

Advanced photo editor for mobile and desktop

Photo EditingMobileCross-platform

Snapseed

Professional mobile photo editor by Google

MobilePhoto EditingGoogle

VSCO

Photo editing app with film presets

MobileFilm PresetsPhoto Editing

LightZone

Open-source digital photo editor

Photo EditingOpen SourceRAW

Photolemur

AI-powered automatic photo enhancement

AIAuto EnhancementPhoto Editing

Nik Collection

Professional photo editing plugins

PluginsPhoto EditingProfessional

Fotor

Online photo editor and design tool

OnlinePhoto EditingDesign

BeFunky

Online photo editor with collage and design features

OnlinePhoto EditingCollage

Proto.io

Web-based prototyping tool for mobile apps

PrototypingMobileWeb-based

Fluid UI

Prototyping tool for mobile and web

PrototypingMobileCollaboration

Moqups

All-in-one online design and collaboration platform

WireframingPrototypingCollaboration

Pidoco

Wireframing and prototyping tool

WireframingPrototypingUsability Testing

Antetype

UI design and interactive prototyping for Mac

UI DesignPrototypingmacOS

Maze

User testing platform for prototypes

User TestingPrototypingAnalytics

UseBerry

User testing and validation platform

User TestingValidationAnalytics

Figmotion

Animation plugin for Figma prototypes

AnimationFigma PluginPrototyping

NinjaMock

Online wireframing and mockup tool

WireframingMockupsOnline

Wireframe.cc

Minimal wireframing tool

WireframingMinimalFast

Modo Renderer

Built-in renderer for Modo 3D

RenderingModoProduction

Indigo Renderer

Unbiased photorealistic renderer

RenderingUnbiasedPhotorealistic

NVIDIA Iray

Physically-based renderer with GPU acceleration

RenderingGPUNVIDIA

Clarisse

High-end 2D/3D animation software for VFX

RenderingVFXProduction

Mantra

Houdini's built-in production renderer

RenderingHoudiniProduction

mental ray

Production renderer for 3D graphics

RenderingProductionLegacy

Guerilla Render

Production renderer designed for film and animation

RenderingFilmProduction

D5 Render

Real-time ray tracing renderer for architects

Real-timeRay TracingArchitecture

V-Ray GPU

GPU-accelerated version of V-Ray

GPURenderingV-Ray

LuxCoreRender

Open-source physically-based renderer

Open SourcePhysically-basedRendering

Quixel Bridge

Asset management for Megascans library

Asset ManagementMegascansTextures

Quixel Megascans

Photorealistic 3D scan library

ScansTexturesPBR

Poliigon

Textures, models, and HDRIs for 3D artists

TexturesMaterialsHDRIs

Textures.com

Large library of tileable textures

TexturesLibraryTileable

CC0 Textures

Free PBR textures under CC0 license

TexturesFreePBR

Poly Haven

Free HDRIs, textures, and 3D models

HDRIsTexturesFree

ambientCG

Free PBR materials and textures

MaterialsFreePBR

3DTextures.me

Free seamless PBR textures

TexturesFreeSeamless

Arroway Textures

High-quality texture library

TexturesHigh QualityCommercial

CGBookcase

Free PBR textures and 3D models

TexturesFreePBR

Material Maker

Open-source procedural material authoring tool

ProceduralOpen SourceMaterials

Bitmap2Material

Generate PBR materials from photos

Material GenerationPBRAdobe

Materialize

Open-source tool to create materials from images

Material GenerationOpen SourceFree

Knald

High-quality texture generation and baking

Texture BakingMaterialsProfessional

Substance 3D Alchemist

Material authoring using scanned data

Material AuthoringScansAdobe

ArmorPaint

Standalone PBR texture painting software

Texture PaintingPBRStandalone

PixPlant

Seamless texture generation software

Texture GenerationSeamlessTileable

ShaderMap

Normal map and texture generation tool

Normal MapsTexture GenerationTool

CrazyBump

Normal map and displacement generation

Normal MapsDisplacementGeneration

nDo

Normal map creation and editing in Photoshop

Normal MapsPhotoshop PluginCreation

Affinity Designer V2

Next generation vector graphics software

VectorGraphicsProfessional

Adobe Fresco

Drawing and painting app for touch devices

DrawingPaintingTouch

Concepts

Infinite canvas sketching and design tool

SketchingInfinite CanvasVector

Vectr

Free vector graphics editor

VectorFreeOnline

Boxy SVG

SVG vector editor for web designers

SVGVectorWeb Design

Sketch

Vector design tool for UI/UX (also prototyping)

UI DesignVectormacOS

Adobe Capture

Mobile app for creating vectors from photos

Vector TracingMobileAdobe

Vecteezy Editor

Online vector graphics editor

VectorOnlineEditor

Designer by Gravit

Full-featured vector graphic design app

VectorCross-platformDesign

Adobe Comp

Layout and composition tool for mobile

LayoutMobileAdobe

Meta Quest Developer Hub

Development tools for Meta Quest VR headsets

VRDevelopmentMeta Quest

SteamVR

Platform for VR gaming and development

VRGamingPlatform

PICO Developer Platform

Development tools for PICO VR headsets

VRDevelopmentPICO

ARKit

Apple's AR development framework

ARiOSDevelopment

ARCore

Google's AR development platform

ARAndroidDevelopment

Reality Composer

Apple tool for AR experience creation

ARiOSNo-Code

Wikitude

Cross-platform AR SDK

ARSDKCross-platform

Niantic Lightship

AR platform for building immersive experiences

ARPlatformGaming

Onirix

No-code AR platform for web

ARWebNo-Code

Blippar

AR creation platform and WebAR solution

ARWebPlatform

Model Viewer

Web component for 3D and AR by Google

ARWeb3D

AR.js

Lightweight AR library for web

ARWebJavaScript

Babylon.js

Web rendering engine with VR/AR support

3DWebVR/AR

Three.js

JavaScript 3D library with VR support

3DJavaScriptVR

PlayCanvas

Web-first game engine with VR/AR support

Game EngineWebVR/AR

Nomad Sculpt

Mobile sculpting and painting app for iPad and Android

3D SculptingMobileiPad

Cavalry

2D animation tool with procedural and generative capabilities

2D AnimationProceduralMotion Design

Origami Studio

Free design tool by Meta for prototyping interfaces

PrototypingFreeMeta

Pixelmator

Powerful image editor for Mac with AI features

Image EditingmacOSAI

Frame.io

Video collaboration and review platform

Video ReviewCollaborationFeedback

Eevee (Blender)

Real-time render engine built into Blender

Real-timeBlenderFree

GitLab

Complete DevOps platform with Git repository management

DevOpsGitCI/CD