HubApril 2026·8 tools

8 Free Image Tools for Web Designers

Optimize, resize, crop, and convert images for the web without installing Photoshop or desktop software. These browser-based tools handle the most common image tasks — compression for faster page loads, cropping for consistent dimensions, and format conversion for modern workflows.

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Derek Giordano
Designer & Developer
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Image Compressor
Compress JPEG, PNG, and WebP images with adjustable quality. Preview before/after with file size comparison.
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Image Cropper
Crop images to exact dimensions or aspect ratios. Supports freeform, 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, and custom ratios.
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Bulk Image Resizer
Resize multiple images at once to target dimensions or a percentage of original size.
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Image to Base64
Convert images to Base64 data URIs for embedding directly in HTML and CSS.
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Favicon Generator
Generate favicons in all required sizes (16x16 to 512x512) from a single source image.
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QR Code Generator
Create QR codes for URLs, text, contact info, and Wi-Fi credentials with customizable colors.
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Placeholder Image
Generate solid-color placeholder images at any dimension for mockups and development.
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Screenshot Mockup
Place screenshots into device frames — phones, tablets, laptops — for presentations and marketing.
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⚡ Key Takeaways
  • Free online image tools: compressor, cropper, resizer, favicon generator, QR code generator, and more.
  • Why Process Images in the Browser?.

Why Process Images in the Browser?

Browser-based image tools process everything locally — your images never leave your device. This is faster than uploading to a server, more private than cloud-based tools, and works offline once the page is loaded. For most web design tasks — compressing a hero image, generating favicons, or creating a QR code — you don't need Photoshop or a command-line tool.

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Derek Giordano
Written by the creator of Ultimate Design Tools. BA in Business Marketing.
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