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Visual Editors
Visual editors are essential for online content creation. Canva, InShot, and CapCut each offer unique features, together they form a powerhouse trio for creating stunning visuals.
Canva shines in graphic design, with a user-friendly interface perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Although you can start for free, a paid subscription unlocks its full potential. InShot is a video editing gem with a modest yearly fee, perfect for mobile video creation. CapCut rounds out the set with strong video editing capabilities for social media, offering enough features in its free version to get you started.
These three tools work together seamlessly. Whether you’re designing graphics, editing photos, or crafting videos, this toolkit has you covered for any visual project.
Here are the go-to spots to get started with these game-changing visual editors.
Quick Tip: Don’t overwhelm yourself by thinking you have to master all these apps. Be easy on yourself – if visual editing isn’t quite your thing, keep it simple and focus on what works best for you.
Design Tool
Canva
Free and paid plan. Paid plan is working without restrictions and create everything
FREE
Video Editor
InShot
Worth the price (low yearly costs). All video’s edited in the palm of your hand.
FREE
Social Editor
CapCut
Great for social and modern caption creation. Free and paid! Free will do for me.
FREE
Visual Storytelling
Stock Photos
Stock photos are powerful visual elements to your copy. They set the scene, stir up emotions, and bring your message to life.
Canva offers a wide range of images, but if you check other websites, you can find more unique images that fit your ideas perfectly.
Some websites offer free stock photos that are both copyright-free and cleared for commercial use. This means you can use them in your projects without worrying about licensing fees or legal issues.
Here are three great websites where you can find free stock photos for commercial use.
Remember: Using the correct licensing protects you legally and supports the artists.
images
Unsplash
When you visit their website, you’ll find a “FREE FOR COMMERCIAL USE” box at the top. Tick this box to easily find fonts that are free for commercial use.
FREE
images
Pexels
On their website, check that the “Commercial Free” button at the top is highlighted in green. This confirms that the fonts are free for commercial use.
FREE
images
Pixabay
For this website, select the “Fonts for Commercial Use” tab. It will turn purple when selected, indicating that the fonts are also free for commercial use.
FREE
lettered voice
Fonts & Typefaces
Fonts are visual voices that shape your brand’s personality. They evoke feelings, set the tone, and make your message clear. It’s the face of your words.
Remember to use copyright-free and commercial-use fonts. While Canva offers plenty of options, exploring unique fonts can help your brand stand out in a sea of similar designs. And you can upload them in Canva.
It’s entirely up to you! – choose what feels right for you.
Here are three great websites where you can easily find free fonts for commercial use.
Note: Using the right licenses ensures legal security and supports the design community.
Typography
Fontesk
When you visit their website, you’ll find a “FREE FOR COMMERCIAL USE” box at the top. Tick this box to easily find fonts that are free for commercial use.
FREE
Typography
1001 Fonts
On their website, check that the “Commercial Free” button at the top is highlighted in green. This confirms that the fonts are free for commercial use.
FREE
typography
Befonts
For this website, select the “Fonts for Commercial Use” tab. It will turn purple when selected, indicating that the fonts are also free for commercial use.
FREE
Workflow Connect
File Sharing & Storage
Efficiency is the key. Access your files from any device: desktop, laptop, or mobile with Dropbox or Google Drive. Whether you’re at home, traveling, or on social media, your important documents and visuals are always at your fingertips..
Both platforms offer free accounts to get you started. And if you need more storage, you can upgrade to a paid plan.
Choose the cloud storage that works best for you to have a smooth and time-saving workflow.
Tip: If you’re new to Dropbox, sign up using the link provided to get an extra 500MB of free space.
Efficiency Tool
Dropbox
When you visit their website, you’ll find a “FREE FOR COMMERCIAL USE” box at the top. Tick this box to easily find fonts that are free for commercial use.
FREE
Efficiency Tool
Google Drive
On their website, check that the “Commercial Free” button at the top is highlighted in green. This confirms that the fonts are free for commercial use.
FREE
Language Enhancer
Writing Assistants
Writing made easier with these handy tools…
Claude and ChatGPT are AI assistants who can help you brainstorm ideas, do quick research, or draft content. They’re great for all sorts of projects, from creative writing to buyer persona.
The Hemingway Editor isn’t AI, but it’s a helpful tool that points out tricky sentences and helps you write clearer copy.
All three offer free versions with basic features to keep you on your way.
These writing helpers can cut down your work time, whether you need fresh ideas or just want to polish up your text.
Hint: AI assistants are great, but keep your content original. Avoid creating (AI) generic copy that blends in with the crowd.
Copy Tool
ChatGPT
When you visit their website, you’ll find a “FREE FOR COMMERCIAL USE” box at the top. Tick this box to easily find fonts that are free for commercial use.
FREE
copy tool
Claude
On their website, check that the “Commercial Free” button at the top is highlighted in green. This confirms that the fonts are free for commercial use.
FREE
copy tool
Hemmingway app
For this website, select the “Fonts for Commercial Use” tab. It will turn purple when selected, indicating that the fonts are also free for commercial use.