35 Useful Websites That Make Everyday Tasks Easier
Discover 35 useful websites for images, writing, PDFs, planning and more, with practical examples and the limits to check before you use them.
The most useful websites solve a problem you already have: an image that is too large, a document in the wrong format, or a task you keep repeating. This guide groups 35 worthwhile bookmarks by what they help you do, with a practical example and a limitation to know for each one.
Start with the section that matches your task. Some services are free; others offer limited free access or paid plans. You do not need to sign up for all of them.
Quick picks for common tasks
- Make an image smaller: TinyPNG for a simple upload workflow; Squoosh for local processing and settings you can compare.
- Combine PDF documents: iLovePDF, after checking the current file and processing limits.
- Improve a draft: Grammarly for writing suggestions; Hemingway for a closer look at readability.
- Find an older webpage: Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, when a capture is available.
- Check for known email exposure: Have I Been Pwned.
- Arrange a call across countries: Timeanddate's Meeting Planner.
Jump to a section
- Research and writing
- Images and design
- PDFs, planning and everyday work
- Internet checks and online privacy
- Websites for developers and digital projects
How we selected these websites: We reviewed public product pages and official help, pricing and licensing information for a clear everyday use. This is an editorial shortlist, not a hands-on test of every feature or a security certification. The numbering groups tools by purpose rather than ranking them. Product limits can change; check the linked official pages before committing to a paid workflow.
Research and writing
1. Internet Archive: Find older versions of websites
A useful page disappears, a company changes its website, or an old tutorial becomes a broken link. Internet Archive is a sensible place to look next. Its Wayback Machine stores snapshots of websites so you can explore what a page looked like at an earlier date. The wider archive also contains books and other digital collections.
For a practical starting point, paste the original page address into the Wayback Machine and choose an available capture. If one snapshot is incomplete, a different date may contain more of the page. This is especially helpful when you need context behind an old reference or want to compare changes over time.
Coverage varies. Some websites were never captured, and archived pages may have missing images or features. Treat a snapshot as a historical record with a date attached. Check the original publisher when you need current information, and keep the archived URL when citing what you found.
Visit Internet Archive · Wayback Machine help
2. Wolfram Alpha: Work through calculations and quantitative questions
Wolfram Alpha is useful when your question needs a calculation. It combines a knowledge base with computational tools for mathematics, measurements and other structured topics. You can ask about an equation or compare quantities without first building a spreadsheet. It works best when the inputs and the result you want are clear.
Imagine you are checking a homework answer or converting a measurement for a project. Enter the expression, include the units, and inspect how the site interpreted your request. That interpretation matters: a small change in notation can produce a different problem from the one you intended to solve.
Use it as a way to check your reasoning and investigate a calculation. Some features, including access to particular solution details, depend on the product or plan. Avoid describing it as a website that can solve everything. For an open-ended judgment call, you still need context that a numerical answer cannot supply.
3. DeepL: Translate text and documents
DeepL helps when you need to understand a message in another language or prepare a translation for someone else. Its tools cover text translation and document workflows, with additional products for writing and other language tasks. For everyday use, start with a short passage whose meaning you can check.
A useful approach is to translate the whole paragraph before adjusting individual sentences. Context can change how a word should be translated. If you are writing to a customer or booking accommodation, pay particular attention to names, dates and any request that could be misunderstood. Keep the original text available beside the result.
Translation quality depends on the language pair and the material. Free access and paid plans have different limits, so check the current offering before processing a long document. For something consequential, have a qualified person review the translation. DeepL is worth bookmarking because it removes a common language barrier without requiring a complicated workflow.
4. Grammarly: Review grammar and improve wording
Grammarly is a useful second pass for writing that needs to be clear before someone else reads it. It offers writing assistance, including grammar and wording suggestions, across its supported products. An email to a client or a cover letter is a good place to see whether its suggestions help your own style.
Write your first draft before asking the tool to improve it. Then inspect each proposed change. A sentence can become grammatically cleaner while losing a detail you meant to emphasize, especially when the subject involves technical terms or a particular voice. Keep suggestions that make the message easier to understand.
The service offers free access alongside paid features. Confirm the current plan if you need a specific capability rather than assuming every suggestion is included. Its best role in this list is a writing assistant you supervise. You provide the facts and intent; the tool helps you notice language that might distract from them.
5. Hemingway Editor: Spot writing that is hard to read
A paragraph can have correct grammar and still ask too much of the reader. Hemingway Editor focuses on clarity and readability, making it useful for revising explanations, newsletters and website copy. Its product range includes the classic editor and Editor Plus, so check which version you are using before comparing features.
Try it on a paragraph that feels heavy. Look at the passages it flags and ask what the reader actually needs to know. You might split a long sentence or replace an abstract phrase with a concrete action. Keep a necessary technical term when replacing it would make the explanation less accurate.
Readability feedback is a guide to revision. It cannot judge whether your argument is true or whether a specialist audience needs more detail. Some tools are free, while Plus is offered separately with a trial. Choose Hemingway when sentence clarity is your main problem, and keep editorial judgment over the final wording.
Visit Hemingway Editor · Hemingway product options
6. ChatGPT: Get explanations and develop a first draft
ChatGPT can help turn an unclear task into a workable starting point. You can ask it to explain an unfamiliar idea, organize notes or draft text for a specific audience. The quality of the response improves when you supply the purpose and relevant context instead of a vague request.
For example, paste your own rough notes and ask for a short email that states the decision first. Specify who will read it and which details must remain unchanged. Review the draft against your notes, then ask for a targeted revision if the tone or structure needs work. This gives you more control than repeatedly asking for something better.
AI-generated answers can contain mistakes or unsupported claims. Check facts and sources before using them in published work. Available tools and usage limits depend on your access and plan. Keep ChatGPT bookmarked for explanation and drafting tasks where you can evaluate the result and improve it through follow-up questions.
7. Perplexity: Research a question with source links
Perplexity is helpful when you want an initial answer and a route to the material behind it. Its search-based responses bring information together and provide source links you can inspect. That makes it a useful starting point for exploring a topic before deciding which original pages deserve closer reading.
Suppose you are comparing two types of home office equipment. Ask a focused question about the difference that matters to you, such as a particular feature or use case. Open the cited sources and check whether they support the answer. For product details, give more weight to current manufacturer documentation than an undated summary.
A response with citations still needs review. A source might be old, incomplete or less relevant than it first appears. Paid features and limits can also change. Use Perplexity to map a question and discover references, then base an important conclusion on the strongest original evidence you can find and verify.
Visit Perplexity · How Perplexity works
Images and design
8. remove.bg: Remove a photo background
A product photo can be perfectly usable except for the room behind it. remove.bg offers automatic background removal, helping you separate the subject from its surroundings without tracing the outline manually. It is a practical starting point for a marketplace listing or an image you want to place inside a design.
Use the result at its intended size before deciding that the job is finished. Fine hair, transparent objects and edges that blend into the background deserve a closer look. A clean cutout on a white background may reveal rough edges when placed against a dark color. Inspect both if the image will appear in different settings.
The site offers free access and paid options, with quality and scale depending on the available product. Check what you can download before preparing a large batch. Choose remove.bg when separating the subject is the task; use a design tool afterward if you need a complete layout.
9. TinyPNG: Reduce image file sizes quickly
TinyPNG is useful when a website or upload form needs a smaller image file. Its browser interface accepts supported image formats and compresses them without requiring you to adjust a long list of settings. For someone preparing several images for an article, that simplicity is the main attraction.
At the time of our review, the public upload area displayed a limit of 20 images with a maximum of 5 MB each. Check those limits before you begin because offerings can change. Keep your originals in a separate folder, then compare the compressed versions at the size visitors will actually see.
Watch small lettering and detailed product textures, where changes can be easier to notice. A smaller file is useful only if the image still communicates what it needs to. Pick TinyPNG for a quick compression workflow. If you want to compare compression settings yourself and work locally, Squoosh is another option in this guide.
10. Squoosh: Compare image compression settings locally
Squoosh gives you more control over the trade-off between image quality and file size. Open an image, inspect the preview and adjust the available settings before saving a copy. According to its website, image processing happens locally on your device, so the image does not need to leave your computer for compression.
This makes it a useful choice when you want to understand what a compression setting actually changes. Try it on a large photograph intended for a blog post. Compare fine detail and areas with smooth gradients, then save a version that remains clear at the size you plan to publish.
Keep the original image so you can revisit the settings later. Supported formats and performance depend on the tool and your browser, so avoid assuming every image type will work identically. Choose Squoosh for a deliberate visual comparison; choose a simpler compressor when you only need a quick result for routine uploads.
11. Canva: Build everyday designs from a starting layout
Canva is useful when you have something to communicate visually and do not want to begin with an empty canvas. It offers design tools and templates for materials such as social posts and presentations. You can start with a layout, replace the content and adjust it to fit your purpose.
For a practical first project, make a single announcement graphic. Decide what someone should notice first, then keep the wording short enough to read on a phone. Replace decorative elements that compete with the message. A template can provide structure, but your choices determine whether the final design is clear.
Canva has free and paid offerings, and some assets or features require a paid plan. Check those labels before investing time in a design. Also review the export you download rather than judging only the editing canvas. Choose Canva when the task involves an entire layout, including the relationship between text and images.
12. Unsplash: Find photography for articles and projects
Unsplash is a useful place to look for photographs when your own image collection does not cover a topic. Search for the subject you need, then consider how the picture will work in its final position. A strong photograph can still be a poor choice for a narrow article card or a text-heavy banner.
Look for room around the subject if you expect to crop the image. For a header with text, a quieter area can help the words remain readable. Select an image because it supports the story, rather than using a loosely related picture only to fill space.
The site includes a free collection and Unsplash+ content available through a subscription. Check which collection an image belongs to and review the applicable license. Rights involving recognizable people or brands can require additional consideration. Save the source link with your project so you can return to the exact image and its licensing information later.
Visit Unsplash · Unsplash license
13. Pexels: Find free photos and video clips
Pexels is useful when you need either a still image or a short video to support a project. Its collection includes free photos and videos, which gives you options for an article header or a simple social video. Start with the intended message and format so you do not spend an afternoon collecting unrelated assets.
A useful search might focus on an action, such as someone working at a desk, rather than an abstract topic like productivity. Preview the whole clip before downloading and check whether its framing fits your planned crop. Details in the background can change the meaning of the scene.
Pexels allows free use under its license, but that license has restrictions. You cannot simply sell unaltered copies or imply that a pictured person endorses your product. Review the current terms for your use case. Keep the asset's source page with your project files, especially when several people are preparing the final content.
14. Flaticon: Find icons with a consistent visual style
Flaticon helps when a page or presentation needs small visual cues instead of full photographs. Its icon collections can give a project a consistent look, especially when you choose related icons rather than combining unrelated styles. A matching set for a checklist or a group of features is a useful starting point.
Decide on the style before downloading. Outline icons and filled icons can each work well, but mixing them casually often makes a design feel inconsistent. Check how the icons look at their final size; detail that appears attractive in a large preview may disappear on a phone.
The free license requires attribution under the site's terms. Paid access has different conditions, so verify the license attached to the material you use and keep any required credit with the design. File-format availability can also depend on access. Choose Flaticon when finding a coherent icon set is more practical than drawing the set yourself.
Visit Flaticon · Flaticon terms
15. Coolors: Develop a color palette for a project
Coolors is a color-palette tool for turning a vague visual preference into a set of colors you can use consistently. Its published tools include palette generation and an image picker that can extract colors from a photograph. That is useful when a project already has a reference image but no settled color scheme.
For example, begin with a photograph for an event invitation and select colors that connect the design to the image. Give each chosen color a job, such as background or accent. Then try the palette with actual text, because a pleasing combination does not automatically make small lettering readable.
We reviewed the tool's published information and official help material; the live generator blocked our automated access, so this is not a hands-on assessment. Check its current free and paid options before depending on a particular feature. Use the palette as a starting point and verify readability in the finished design yourself.
Visit Coolors · Coolors image-picker guide
16. Google Fonts: Choose fonts for websites and documents
Google Fonts makes it easier to find typefaces you can use in a project without starting a separate licensing search for every option. Google states that its fonts are released under open-source licenses and can be used in commercial and noncommercial projects. Keep the relevant license when you download font files.
Begin by testing real text from your project. A font that looks attractive in a short heading may be tiring in a long article. Check punctuation and any language characters your audience needs, then compare the available weights. One useful family often gives you enough variety for both headings and body text.
For a website, consider the practical cost of loading many styles. Select the weights you actually use rather than adding every available variation. For a document, confirm the exported file preserves the intended appearance. Choose Google Fonts when you want a searchable starting point for readable type, then judge the font in context.
Visit Google Fonts · Google Fonts documentation
17. Shots: Turn a screenshot into a presentation image
Shots offers mockup tools for presenting a screenshot or design inside a more deliberate composition. Its website describes options for still images and animated presentations, including device mockups. It is useful when a raw screenshot needs context for an article, a portfolio or a social post.
Start with a screenshot that already communicates the right thing. Remove irrelevant browser clutter and any private information before uploading. Then choose a frame and background that support the image rather than competing with it. If the screenshot contains text, check that the finished export remains legible on a phone.
We verified the service's published features, including its free mockup offering, but did not test every export option. Confirm the current conditions for the format you need. A decorative frame cannot repair a confusing screenshot, so keep the presentation simple. Choose Shots when the content is ready and the remaining job is to make its presentation clearer and more polished.
PDFs, planning and everyday work
18. Smallpdf: Handle everyday PDF tasks
Smallpdf brings common PDF operations into one website. It is useful when someone sends a document in the wrong format or you need to reduce its size before an upload. Choose the tool that matches the task, then inspect the resulting document before passing it along to someone else.
For example, converting a PDF into an editable document can give you a starting point for changes. Check the page layout afterward, especially around tables and scanned material. When adding an annotation is enough, that simpler operation may avoid the formatting changes that a full conversion can introduce.
Smallpdf's free plan has limited document downloads. Its pricing page lists additional capabilities, including text editing, within the Pro offering, so free access should not be described as unlimited editing. Check the current plan for your exact task. For confidential documents, review your organization's rules before using an online service and consider an approved local tool when appropriate.
Visit Smallpdf · Smallpdf plans
19. iLovePDF: Merge or split PDF documents
iLovePDF is a practical bookmark for assembling documents. Its tools include merging several PDFs into one file and splitting a document into smaller parts. That makes it useful when an application portal expects a single attachment but your supporting material is spread across separate files.
Put the documents in the order you want before merging them. After downloading the result, check the page count and open the beginning and end of each section. If you are extracting pages instead, confirm that you used the document's actual page positions rather than printed numbers that may start after a cover sheet.
The Basic plan provides access to essential tools with limited processing. Higher limits and additional features are available through paid offerings. Look at the current limits before preparing a large task. Choose iLovePDF when document organization is the main job, and keep a copy of the source files until you have checked that the combined document is complete.
Visit iLovePDF · iLovePDF plans
20. Notion: Keep notes and project information together
Notion is useful when your project information has spread across notes, documents and scattered links. It provides a workspace where you can organize that material and connect it to the work you need to do. The benefit depends on building a structure you can actually maintain, rather than collecting elaborate templates.
For a personal project, start with one page containing the purpose, current tasks and useful references. Add more structure only when you notice information becoming hard to find. A simple weekly review can be more useful than a detailed system you stop opening after the first few days.
Notion offers free and paid plans, with access to particular features depending on the plan. Check sharing permissions before inviting someone to a page or workspace. If all you need is a short checklist, a basic notes app may be enough. Choose Notion when keeping the surrounding context beside the tasks will help you follow through.
21. Trello: See tasks move through a project
Trello organizes work visually with boards and cards. It is a useful option when you want to see the status of a project without reading a long document. A board can make it easier to notice unfinished tasks and understand what needs attention next. Start with a small workflow you already understand.
For example, use a board to prepare a community event. Each card can represent a task, with enough information for the person doing it to take the next step. Move the cards as work progresses and review anything that remains stuck. Keep the board focused so it does not become another place to store abandoned ideas.
Trello's available features and limits vary by plan. Before building a team process around an automation or integration, check that your chosen plan includes it. Choose Trello when the movement and ownership of tasks matter most; a document-centered workspace may fit better when the surrounding notes are the main focus.
22. JustPaste.it: Share a formatted note with a link
JustPaste.it is useful when you want to share a piece of text without creating a full website or sending a document attachment. Its service supports text and images, giving you a simple way to publish a note that another person can open through a link. Think of instructions for a small event or a temporary resource list.
Prepare the note first, then check how it looks to the intended reader. Clear headings and a short opening help people find the part they need. If the note contains instructions that may change, include enough context for someone to recognize whether they are looking at the right version.
Review the sharing settings before sending the link. A convenient publishing tool is not automatically a private workspace, and sensitive information needs an appropriate sharing method. Choose JustPaste.it for straightforward, low-stakes sharing. For material that needs ongoing collaboration or formal access control, check whether your existing document platform is a better fit.
23. Timeanddate: Find a meeting time across time zones
Timeanddate's Meeting Planner is useful when a call involves people in different cities. Instead of mentally adding or subtracting hours, you can compare locations for the date you plan to meet. That date matters because daylight saving changes can alter the difference between places during the year.
Imagine scheduling a conversation between New York and London. Select the relevant cities and the actual meeting date, then look for an overlap that works for both people. Check whether the time falls on the same calendar day in every location before sending the invitation. This is especially helpful when a participant is much farther east or west.
The planner helps with the time comparison; you still need to agree on availability and send the final invitation through your calendar. Include the date and a clear time zone in any written confirmation. Keep this bookmark for international work or calls with friends when guessing the time difference would invite mistakes.
Internet checks and online privacy
24. Fast.com: Get a quick internet speed estimate
Fast.com gives you a quick way to check your internet connection's current speed. It is useful when a download seems unusually slow or you want a simple starting point before investigating a connection problem. Open the site and let the test run without beginning another large download at the same time.
For a more useful comparison, repeat the check under similar conditions. A result from a laptop beside the router is not directly comparable to one from a phone at the far end of the house. If you are troubleshooting Wi-Fi, note where you tested and whether other devices were heavily using the connection.
A speed test is a snapshot of particular conditions. It does not explain every cause of a slow website or unstable call, and a single result may not represent your connection throughout the day. Choose Fast.com for a quick measurement, then use repeated observations to decide whether the problem needs further investigation.
25. Have I Been Pwned: Check whether your email appears in known breaches
Have I Been Pwned lets you check whether an email address appears in data breaches included in its records. It is useful when you want more context about an account's exposure or are reviewing your online security. Use your own address and read the details of any result carefully.
A match can show that information connected to the address was exposed in a listed breach. It does not by itself tell you that someone currently controls your email account. The useful next step is to identify the affected service and review the security of any account where you reused the same password.
A search with no match is also limited: it only reflects the data covered by the service. It cannot certify that every account or device is secure. Keep this website bookmarked as one source of breach information, and use the official account settings of the affected service when taking action on an account you own.
26. VirusTotal: Inspect security reports for files and links
VirusTotal brings together information from security engines and other sources to help assess files and URLs. It is useful when you encounter something suspicious and want additional context before interacting with it. Results can include detection reports and observations that help you decide whether further investigation is needed.
Read the report as a collection of signals. A warning from one engine deserves context, and a report with no detections is not a guarantee that a file is safe. If you are unsure about an attachment from an unexpected sender, verifying the request through a trusted channel can be more useful than relying on a single scan.
Privacy matters here. The standard service shares reports and submitted material within its security ecosystem; private scanning is a separate offering. Do not upload confidential work files or personal documents to the public service. Choose VirusTotal for security investigation with material you are authorized to share and interpret the findings cautiously.
Visit VirusTotal · How VirusTotal works
27. 10 Minute Mail: Receive email for a short-lived task
10 Minute Mail provides a temporary email address for situations where you only need to receive a message briefly. Its appeal is straightforward: you can complete an appropriate one-off interaction without adding another stream of mail to your usual inbox. The temporary mailbox is intended to disappear, so plan around that limitation.
It may be useful for a disposable test or a low-stakes interaction where the service permits temporary addresses. Read the incoming message while the mailbox is available and do not assume you can recover it later. Some websites reject temporary email domains, which can make this option unsuitable for a particular task.
Avoid using a temporary address for an account you intend to keep. Password resets and future security notices may go to an inbox you can no longer access. Use your regular email or a durable alias for those accounts. Keep this tool for temporary needs where losing the address later will not cause a problem.
28. SimilarSites: Discover alternatives to a website you know
SimilarSites helps you explore websites related to one you already use. It is useful when you know the kind of service you want but do not know the names of alternatives. Enter a familiar site as a starting point, then review the suggestions for relevance to your actual task.
For example, you may like the purpose of a website but need a different interface or a feature it does not offer. A list of related sites can give you places to investigate. Open the candidates and compare their own product descriptions instead of assuming that similarity means they provide identical functionality.
A suggested site is not a quality or safety endorsement. Check the destination and its terms before sharing information or paying for a service. SimilarSites also promotes a browser extension; decide whether you need that separately from using its website. Choose it for discovery when you have a useful reference point and want to broaden your options.
Websites for developers and digital projects
29. Namecheap: Search for and register a domain name
Namecheap is useful when you are choosing a web address for a project. Its domain search lets you explore available names and extensions, while its pricing information helps you compare registration costs. This is a more specialized entry in the list, but it can be valuable when an idea is ready for its own website.
Compare the renewal price as well as the first-year offer. A low introductory price is only part of the cost if you intend to keep the domain for several years. Also check any fees and optional services before paying, and make sure the account holding the domain belongs to the right person or organization.
Availability does not establish that a name is free of trademark conflicts. Check the name's suitability separately from the registration process. Avoid buying several variations just because the search offers them. Choose Namecheap as one registrar to compare, with the final decision based on the full cost and required services.
Visit Namecheap · Domain registration and renewal prices
30. GitHub: Store code and collaborate on changes
GitHub is useful for keeping a software project's code and its history in one place. Repositories provide a structure for files, while issues and pull requests support discussion and changes. Even a small personal project benefits from being able to see what changed and return to an earlier version when needed.
Start with a clear repository description and a README that explains the project. If someone else joins, document how to run it and where to report a problem. Keep changes focused so another person can understand the purpose of each update without reconstructing your entire work session.
GitHub offers free and paid plans. Its documentation describes unlimited public and private repositories on Free, with feature differences between them. Check visibility before uploading code, and keep passwords or secret keys out of repository files. Choose GitHub when version history and collaboration matter; simply storing a folder online does not provide the same workflow for reviewing changes.
31. Replit: Build a software project in an online workspace
Replit provides an online environment for building applications and websites, with AI-assisted tools included in its product offering. It is useful when you want to move from an idea to a working prototype without first assembling a full local development environment. That can make an early experiment easier to begin.
Choose a small, testable project for your first attempt. A simple tool with a clear input and output gives you something you can evaluate. Check how it behaves when the input is missing or unexpected, and read the generated code or configuration where you need to understand its behavior.
Current plans and usage conditions matter, especially if your project will stay online or use paid resources. Check what is included before treating a prototype as a production service. AI-generated work still needs review and testing. Choose Replit when an online build environment suits the project, then decide separately how the finished application should be maintained and operated.
32. Regex101: Test and understand regular expressions
Regex101 is for regular expressions: patterns used to find or transform text. It is useful when a search pattern behaves unexpectedly and you want to see what it matches. The editor provides explanations and match information, helping you understand how the expression is being interpreted as you work.
Start with a small sample that includes both text you want to match and text you want to exclude. Select the appropriate regex flavor for the environment where the pattern will run. Then change one part at a time and inspect the results, including cases that are almost correct but should fail.
Regex101 does not test arbitrary application code, so that description should not follow it around the internet. It helps with a specific text-processing problem. Keep sensitive production data out of examples you share, and verify the final expression inside the actual application. Choose this tool when a pattern needs explanation or careful testing against representative sample input.
33. ExplainShell: Understand the parts of a shell command
ExplainShell connects parts of a command line to matching help text. It is useful when a tutorial gives you a command and you want to understand the options before running it. Seeing an explanation beside the command can make unfamiliar syntax easier to investigate than searching each short flag separately.
Paste a command you are trying to understand and inspect the explanation for its components. Pay attention to paths and output redirection, which can change the effect of an otherwise familiar command. If an option remains unclear, compare it with the documentation for the version installed on your own system.
The site explains supported command syntax; it does not guarantee that executing a command is appropriate for your computer or current directory. A command can be correctly explained and still delete or overwrite something important. Choose ExplainShell as a reading aid, then verify the target paths and intended effects before you run anything in a real environment.
34. Carbon: Create a readable image of a code snippet
Carbon turns a code snippet into an image with presentation controls such as a theme and background. It is useful for a tutorial preview or a social post where plain code formatting might be lost. The goal is to make a small example readable in the place where someone will encounter it.
Keep the snippet short enough to understand without zooming. Include the lines that explain the idea, and remove private paths or credentials before preparing the image. Choose a theme with clear contrast, then look at the exported result at the size it will appear on a phone.
An image is less useful than selectable text when readers need to copy or inspect the code. In an article, provide the actual code alongside the picture or link to an accessible text version. Choose Carbon for a visual excerpt, while keeping a text source available wherever the reader is expected to try the example or adapt it.
35. Shortcuts.design: Find keyboard shortcuts for familiar tools
Shortcuts.design collects keyboard shortcuts for design software and other applications. Its directory includes development and productivity tools as well, so it can be useful beyond design work. Open the entry for a program you use regularly and look for an action you repeat often enough to make a shortcut worthwhile.
Start with a few actions rather than trying to memorize the entire list. If you repeatedly perform the same command through a menu, use its shortcut for a week and see whether it becomes natural. Keep the reference available until you no longer need to look up the combination each time.
Shortcuts may depend on the operating system, application version or your own customization. If a listed combination does not work, check the application's current menu or official documentation. The directory also includes older tools, so treat it as a reference with context. Choose it when you already know the action and want a quicker way to perform it.
Questions before you bookmark
Are all 35 websites completely free?
No. This list includes free tools, limited free plans and paid services. Some providers charge for higher limits, specific assets or particular features. Choose based on the task you need to finish, then check the current plan details on the provider's website.
Which tools should I try first?
Pick the one that solves a task already on your list. For an oversized image, start with TinyPNG or Squoosh. For scattered PDF attachments, try iLovePDF. You can judge a tool more clearly when you know what a successful result should look like.
Should I upload private documents to these services?
Check the service's handling of files and your own confidentiality requirements first. The tools have different data practices. Squoosh states that image processing happens on your device; VirusTotal's standard service shares submitted material within its security ecosystem. Use an approved local workflow when a document must stay private.
Why are some tools familiar?
Familiar tools still earn a place when they solve a useful problem. The purpose of this guide is to help you choose a suitable bookmark and understand its limits. Save the few entries that fit your work, then return when a different task comes up.