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".
