Here are the best 10 FREE creative tools that Secure your Job

Here are the best 10 FREE creative tools that Secure your Job.

The idea of getting something useful for free has never seemed more enticing with today’s news that we could be headed into the worst recession ever.

In that spirit, I decided to explore some of the free tools readily available to creatives of all stripes that cost little more than a click.

Number one - Grammarly:

A typical workday will involve me typing between 2,000 and 5,000 words.
In most cases, many more.
Due to this, having access to a tool that cuts through the first layer of proofreading has always been invaluable to me.

Grammarly basically serves as a spellchecker for grammar.
Though it’s not perfect, it works as a first pass.
A premium version is available, but even the basic version is an incredibly powerful and surprisingly deep tool.
Although it won’t get you all the way to your finished piece, it can certainly save you some time and make things easier.

Number Two - Unsplash:

How many times have you been asked to source an image for a brief or a piece of content?

Would you be willing to bite the bullet and purchase a Shutterstock subscription?

There is an app for that called Unsplash.

Though it is not as comprehensive as Shutterstock, the images are all royalty-free and the quality is exceptional for what it is.

Number Three - Piktochart:

The pitch tool could come in handy if you need to make a quick pitch.

By feeding Piktochart your information, it will create a beautifully coloured infographic for you within seconds.

You may also add your own personal touch with drag-and-drop functionality.

Number Four - GIMP:

Open-source Photoshop with a suspicious name is a photo editing software with a suspicious name.

Even though it isn’t quite as immediate as Adobe’s flagship software behemoth, it is actually deeper once you get used to its eccentricities.

Although it will never offer the compatibility options of its obvious inspiration, it is completely free to use.

Number Five - Google Analytics:

In the event, your business has a website and you are not using Google Analytics, you are seriously missing out.

Google Analytics is seriously essential for businesses with websites. If you aren’t using it, you’re missing out.

The subject of Google Analytics has been covered in dozens of books so there’s little else I can add to the discussion.

The article should convince you to start using it soon if you haven’t already.

Number six - Blender:

If you are looking for a free tool that can help you learn 3D graphics and animation, Blender might be the best choice.

There are tools for modelling, sculpting, rendering, realistic materials, rigging, animation, compositing, video editing, and game creation.

It is even possible to create video games with it.

Number seven - Unity:

The Unity game engine is used by 45% of all game developers in the world. It is free to use for beginners.
You can’t afford to install Unity for at least one afternoon, whether you’re a fledgling game designer or planning to create gamified content for your next advertising campaign.

Number eight - Figma:

It is common for small businesses to hire UI specialists to handle UX and UI design, but not all have the resources to do so.
It’s here that Figma comes into play. Learn everything you need to know about UI and UX design and experiment until you get it right.

You can also get more advanced features, but the basics should get you up and running.

Number Nine - DaVinci Resolve:

DaVinci Resolve is an immensely powerful non-linear video editor that is ideal for beginners. While Final Cut Pro and iMovie are great tools, DaVinci Resolve is a superb non-linear video editor.
And there are no watermarks, so you can download it absolutely free.

Number Ten - Creative Pool:

What kind of business would we be without a little self-promotion?
A creative pool allows you to connect directly with thousands of creatives and creative businesses that are free to join.
It’s the best resource on the internet for freelancers looking for new clients, or for agencies looking for fresh talent.
That’s if we say so ourselves.