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Graphics Tools

Graphics Tools
Here are some of the best free graphics resources. These are online tools or downloadable programs that have a Windows version. In many cases, the programs have a Linux or Mac version as well.

  • Cooltext
    Build buttons, (text) logos and download fonts.
     
        
  • Inkscape
    A vector drawing tool like Adobe Illustrator. This is a desktop tool for download.
     
  • Dia - Structured Drawing Tool
    This is a program like Microsoft's Visio that uses a grid page and templates. This is a desktop tool for download.
     
     
  • Paint.net
    This is a pretty decent good paint program. It doesn't seem to be quite as feature-rich as Photoshop or Paintshop but still pretty good. It has some nice effects. This is a desktop tool for download.
     
  • GimpShop
    This is another Paintshop / Photoshop alternative. I haven't had any experience with it yet but this is one of the better-rated alternatives. This is a desktop tool for download.
     
  • Scribus
    A desktop publishing program similar to Microsoft Publisher. This is a desktop tool for download. 
     
  • Favicon Converter
    An online facility to convert a picture to a favicon.
     
  • IcoFX
    A design tool for building / modifying icons (e.g. favicons). This is a desktop tool for download. 
     
  • Wordie - Word Picture
    An online facility to take a paragraph and make it into a "word cloud".
     
  • Designers Toolbox
    Online and printing tools for graphic designers

 For articles on graphic design, try Before and After Magazine.

 
   

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