I've compiled a list of free software that can help you create cool things. If there are free apps & software that you think is valuable, let me know and I'll add it to the list.
PHOTOS & GRAPHICS
- A Beginner's Resource Guide to Graphic Designing
- Inkscape - Vector art software
- Gimp - Photoshop Alternative
- Darktable - Adobe Lightroom alterntaive
- Blender - 3D modeling software
- Krita - Professional FREE and open source painting program.
- Photopea | Graphics and photo editor (PSD, RAW, VECTORS)
- RawTherapee | Free cross platform raw image processing program
- Icons for everything | Noun Pro
- Colors & Fonts | Colors and typography tools for web devs and digital designers
- 30 Free and Paid resources for graphic designers
MUSIC
- Audacity – Audio editing software
- Reaper - REAPER is a complete digital audio production application for computers, offering a full multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, processing, mixing and mastering toolset.
- MuseScore – Music composition and notation software
- Splice - Make beats! | https://splice.com/sounds/beatmaker
- Easy, fast and powerful audio editor | Ocenado
- Cake Walk by BandLab Audio Production Software
- Pro Tools | Free Version
- Audio Mass - Edit audio in your browser
- Audio Tool - Audiotool is a collaborative online music production studio right in your browser.
Quality Audio Plug-ins
VIDEO
- DaVinci Resolve - Video Editor & Color Correcting
- HitFilm Express - The best free video editor available
- mLUT Professional LUT Plugin
- VLC - Video/Media Player
- Handbrake – Video Converter
- OBS Studio - Video Streaming and Recording software
- VEED Online Video Editor - Create videos with a single click. Add subtitles, transcribe audio and more
GET YOUR LEARN ON
RESUME
MISC.
- SIMPLE PDF | Free PDF Editor that respects your privacy
- A little tool to edit texts and improve your writing style | Expresso App
- Zotero – Your Personal Research Assistant | https://www.zotero.org/
- Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more | https://archive.org/
- OpenSCAD - 3D Model scripting software | http://www.openscad.org/
- Unity - Game design software | https://store.unity.com/products/unity-personal
- Check if you have an account that has been compromised in a data breach | I have been pwned
- Password Management | Bit Warden
- Radio Garden | Explore live radio by turning the globe
- Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs |findhelp.org
- Random but useful tools | https://pinetools.com/