• Amazon Storywriter: Screenwriting tool for creating scripts with professional formatting and easy sharing capabilities.
• Anki: Advanced flashcard application that uses spaced repetition for efficient learning and memorization.
• AppInventor: User-friendly tool for creating Android apps using a block-based, visual programming approach.
• Audacity: Open-source audio recording and editing software that offers robust multi-track editing for sound projects.
• BFXR: Sound effect generator that’s perfect for creating 8-bit and retro-style sound effects for games and media projects.
• Blender (Steam): Comprehensive 3D modeling, animation, and rendering suite with robust video editing capabilities. Ideal for complex projects in game development and visual effects.
• Bosca Ceoil: Simple music composition tool designed for creating retro-style game music quickly and easily.
• Codecademy: Interactive platform for learning coding and programming languages through hands-on practice.
• Coolors.co: Color palette generator for creating and saving color schemes for design and art projects.
• Dragonbones Pro + Synfig: Professional tools for 2D animation with cutout-style animation capabilities, suitable for game characters and scenes.
• Freesound.org: Online database for finding free sound effects, suitable for various media and project needs.
• Fungus: Visual storytelling and game development tool for creating narrative-driven games without needing to write code (requires Unity).
• GIMP: Powerful, open-source photo editing and graphic design software, an alternative to Photoshop with extensive editing tools.
• Google Blocks: VR-based 3D modeling tool that allows users to create low-poly 3D models with ease, directly in a virtual environment.
• Google Fonts + 1001FreeFonts.com: Extensive libraries for finding free, high-quality fonts for design projects.
• HDRI Haven: Repository of free, high-quality HDRI images for lighting and background use in 3D projects.
• Handbrake: Versatile video and audio conversion tool that supports a wide range of formats, ideal for compressing and optimizing media files.
• Incompetech.com/music: Resource for royalty-free music composed for use in films, games, and other media projects.
• Inkscape: Advanced vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, ideal for creating scalable graphics and illustrations.
• Krita: Digital painting program tailored for artists and illustrators, featuring tools for concept art, textures, and comics.
• Magicavoxel: Lightweight voxel-based 3D modeling software ideal for creating pixel-art style models and environments.
• MakeHuman: Free tool for generating detailed human 3D models with customizable features for animation and character design.
• Musecore: Comprehensive tool for music notation and composition, suitable for creating and sharing sheet music.
• OBS: Versatile screen and webcam recording software, widely used for recording and streaming content on various platforms.
• Opentoonz + Blender: Combination of open-source software for traditional 2D animation and powerful 3D integration for mixed-media projects.
• Piskel: Simple yet effective pixel art creation tool, great for sprites and animation in game development.
• Pivot Animator: Simple animation tool for creating stick figure animations and quick sketches.
• SketchUp: Intuitive 3D modeling tool designed for quick and simple modeling, perfect for architectural and basic design work.
• Stop Motion Studio: Tool for creating stop-motion animations, ideal for claymation and other frame-by-frame animation projects.
• Storyboarder: Easy-to-use tool for creating and visualizing storyboards with a simple interface and seamless integration for story planning.
• Streamlabs OBS: Enhanced version of OBS designed for live streaming with built-in themes, widgets, and streamlined user experience.
• Twine: Interactive storytelling tool for creating non-linear, text-based games and stories with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
• Unity: Industry-standard game development engine that supports 2D, 3D, and VR/AR projects, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for creating interactive experiences.
• Writer (BigHugeLabs): Minimalist writing tool designed for distraction-free drafting and focused writing sessions.