11 pieces in this section
Practical guides, software roundups and ideas for making better visual work.
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Design AppsRoundup
Several professional-quality design tools are free to use, at least in part. The limits matter, and so do the terms. This roundup separates real free use from free trials and feature-limited plans.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Graphic design, photo editing, typography and the tools that support them. Most roundups in this section compare software by the job it has to do, not by how much it advertises.
Recommended reading from our editorial team. These are editorial choices, not popularity rankings.
Graphic DesignRoundup
A grouped roundup of graphic design software, covering vector, template-led, layout and interface tools, with the trade-offs for each.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Photo EditingRoundup
A roundup of photo editing software for photographers and retouchers, covering library tools, pixel editors and free editors, with the trade-offs for each.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Design AppsRoundup
A roundup of free design tools, covering vector, pixel, interface and template software, with a clear explanation of the limits, accounts and terms that apply to each.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
TypographyRoundup
A roundup of typography tools for designers, covering font libraries, font identification, type inspiration and font editing, with notes on licensing.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Creative WorkflowsRoundup
A roundup of tools for freelance designers, covering design software, feedback and proofing, reference and asset management, with a budget-first approach.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Creative SoftwareRoundup
A roundup of professional design software for studios and senior designers, covering vector, pixel, interface, layout and proofing tools, with what each does best.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Creative WorkflowsRoundup
A roundup of creative tools for small businesses, covering marketing graphics, brand consistency, print, web and collaboration, with budget guidance for owners.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Design AppsRoundup
A beginner-focused roundup of design software, covering template-led tools, approachable professional options and interface design, with a learning path for each.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Design AppsRoundup
A roundup of design and drawing apps for phones and tablets, covering template editors, illustration apps and simple layout tools, with the limits of mobile design.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Video EditingRoundup
A roundup of video editing software for professional editors, free-tier users and short-form creators, with the strengths and limits of each option.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Creative WorkflowsRoundup
A roundup of creative tools for content creators, covering short-form video, social graphics, photo editing and planning, with the trade-offs for a solo creator.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Photo EditingRoundup
A roundup of photo editing software for photographers and retouchers, covering library tools, pixel editors and free editors, with the trade-offs for each.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
Graphic DesignRoundup
A grouped roundup of graphic design software, covering vector, template-led, layout and interface tools, with the trade-offs for each.
GraphiSphere Editorial Team3 min read
