The most useful website on the internet that helps you become smarter, more productive, and learn new skills
Here are some of the most useful websites on the Internet that will help you become smarter, more productive, and learn new skills. These very useful websites solve at least one problem very well. And they all have great URLs that are easy to remember, saving you a trip to Google.

Most useful websites and web apps
- archive.is — Take a persistent snapshot of a web page that exists forever even if the original page is gone.
- autodraw.com — Create freehand doodles and watch machine learning magically transform them into beautiful drawings.
- fast.com — Check the speed of your current internet connection.
- slides.com — Create pixel-perfect slide decks and broadcast presentations to audiences of any size from anywhere.
- Screenshot.guru — Take high-resolution screenshots of web pages on mobile and desktop.
- dictation.io – Accurate and fast speech recognition in your browser using the Google Speech API.
- reverse.photos — Upload an image and search the web for similar photos.
- copychar.cc – Copies special characters and emojis that are not on your keyboard.
- codeacademy.com – The best place to learn coding online.
- noisli.com — Ambient noise that helps you focus and increase productivity.
- iconfinder.com – Millions of icons for all kinds of projects. Also try icons8.com and flaticon.com.
- jotti.org – Scans suspicious files and email attachments for viruses.
- wolframalpha.com – Get answers directly without searching – see more wolfram tips.
- Earth.google.com – Explore beautiful cities and landmarks and orbit the world in 3D from the comfort of your browser.
- unsplash.com – The best place to download images completely free of charge.
- videos.pexels.com — An online library of free HD videos to use anywhere. See also videovo.net.
- invideo.io — Create memorable videos and brand stories for Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Also see animoto.com and bitable.com.
- semrush.com — Analyze your competitors' websites and discover who is sending your traffic.
- zohosign.com — Sign documents online with legally binding e-signatures.
See also: Best Google Chrome apps
- Everytimezone.com – Displays the world's time zones more clearly.
- e.ggtimer.com – A simple online timer for your daily needs.
- random.org – Choose a random number or flip a coin.
- Remove.bg — Remove background from photos without launching Photoshop. Also see unscreen.com to learn how to remove backgrounds from GIFs and videos.
- myfonts.com/WhatTheFont – Upload an image of your text and instantly determine the font family.
- fonts.google.com – The best collection of open source fonts that can be used anywhere without restrictions.
- fontstruct.com — Draw and build your own fonts to use in any application.
- calligraphr.com — Convert your handwriting into real fonts.
- regex.info – Find hidden data in photos – See more EXIF tools.
- youtube.com/webcam — Live stream yourself on the internet without complicated setup.
- Camelcamelcamel.com — Create an Amazon Price Watch and receive email alerts when prices drop.
- homestyler.com – Design your home from scratch or remodel it in 3D.
- pdfescape.com – Quickly edit PDFs in your browser without Acrobat.
- draw.io – Create diagrams, wireframes, and flowcharts in your browser. See also asciiflow.com and excalidraw.com.
- web.skype.com — Make audio and video calls using Skype in your browser.
- onlineocr.net – Recognize text from scanned PDFs – See other OCR tools.
- wetransfer.com – Share very large files online.
- file.pizza — Peer-to-peer file transfer over WebRTC without an intermediary.
- snapdrop.com — Similar to Apple AirDrop, but for the web. Share files directly between devices in the same network without first uploading the files to a server.
- Handyzeros.com – This site allows you to download Kindle books for free.
- app.grammarly.com — Check your writing for spelling, style, and grammatical errors.
- noteflight.com – Print sheet music and create your own music online (review).
- translation.google.com – Translate web pages, PDFs, and Office documents.
- kleki.com – Create paintings and sketches using a variety of brushes.
- Samesites.com – Discover new sites similar to sites you already love.
- bubbl.us – Create mind maps and brainstorm ideas in your browser.
- color.adobe.com – Get color ideas and extract colors from photos.
- canva.com — Create beautiful graphics, presentations, resumes, and more with ready-made template designs.
- lmgtfy.com – When your friends can’t be bothered to use Google themselves.
- midomi.com – If you need to find the name of a song.
- History.google.com — Shows all your past Google searches and also shows you the most important Google URLs
- FAXzero.com – Send online faxes for free – Check out our other fax services.
- tinychat.com – Set up your own private chat room in microseconds.
- privnote.com – Create text notes that self-destruct after being read.
- Domains.google.com – Quickly find domain names for your next big idea.
- skoosh.app – Compress images on the fly. The site also works offline.
- downforeveryoneorjustme.com – Want to find out if your favorite website is offline?
- gtmetrix.com – A great tool to measure your site’s performance and web vitals.
- builtwith.com — Find all information about web hosting companies, email providers, and other websites.
- Urbandictionary.com – Find definitions of slang and informal words.
See also: Best Mac apps and utilities
- Seatguru.com – Visit this site before choosing your seat for your next flight.
- stackblitz.com — A playground for building web projects with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. See also glitch.com.
- Flightstats.com – Track flight status for airports around the world.
- mymaps.google.com – Create custom Google Maps with doodles, pins, and custom shapes.
- snopes.com – Find out if the email offer you received is real or just a scam.
- testingweb.com – Master touch typing and improve your typing speed. Practice typing with classic literature using typelit.io.
- todo.microsoft.com — Beautiful Todo app and task manager. See also Trello.
- minutes.io – Quickly record effective notes during meetings.
- Talltweets.com — Convert Google Slides into animated GIF presentations and videos.
- ifttt.com – Create a connection between all your online accounts.
- namechk.com — Find your desired username from hundreds of social networks and domain names.
- gist.github.com — Create anonymous secret text notes and more.
- mathsolver.microsoft.com — Solve algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and other math problems with detailed step-by-step instructions.
- powtoon.com — Create engaging whiteboard videos and presentations with your own narration. See also videoscribe.co.
- beautifier — Beautifies source code and makes it easier to read. Supports JavaScript, JSON, PHP, HTML, and more.
- carrd.co — Build one-page, fully responsive websites that look great on any screen.
- spark.adobe.com — Create amazing video presentations with audio narration to wow everyone.
- anchor.fm — The easiest way to record podcasts that can be distributed on iTunes without paying hosting fees.
- duolingo.com — Learn to speak Chinese, French, Spanish, or any other language you like. Also see memrise.com.
See also: The most useful tools for programmers
- buffer.com — An easy way to post and schedule updates to Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, and Facebook.
- 10 minutesmail.com — Create a disposable email address to put inside your signup form.
- pixton.com — Create your own comics with your own characters and move them into any pose you want.
- twitterbots — Create your own Twitter bot that can auto-reply, DM, follow users, and more.
- headspace.com — Learn meditation techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and improve sleep quality.
- Forms.studio — Receive files from anyone in Google Drive using file upload forms.
- class-central.com — Directory of free online courses offered by universities around the world.
- googleartproject.com — Discover museums, famous paintings, and artworks from around the world.
- instructables.com — Step-by-step guides on how to build anything.
- flowgram.com — Create data-driven graphics, charts, and infographics. See also adioma.com and eas.ly.
- figma.com — Create interactive wireframes and product mockups.
- photos.icons8.com – Create your own high-resolution stock photos with custom backgrounds, models, and facial expressions.
- gohighbrow.com — Take bite-sized courses on a variety of topics. Each chapter will be emailed to you each morning.
- appinventor.mit.edu — Build your own apps (samples) for Android and iOS by dragging blocks instead of writing code. See also thunkable.com.
- htmlmail.pro – Send rich text emails using Gmail Mail Merge.
- Wirecutter.com — Whether you need a vacuum cleaner or an SD card, this is the best product recommendation website on the internet.
- mockaroo.com — Download mock data to fill the rows of your Excel spreadsheet.
- witeboard.com – A digital whiteboard for team collaboration during online meetings and classes.
See also: Best add-ons for Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
- duckduckgo.com – A clean alternative to Google search that won't track you on the internet.
- whereami — Find your current address in Google Maps.
- zerodollarmovies.com — Huge collection of hand-picked free movies from YouTube.
- bard.google.com – Google's answer to OpenAI ChatGPT for creative AI-based answers.
- upwork.com — Find freelancers and professionals working on all kinds of projects.
- razorpay.com – Easily request payments from your customers anywhere in the world.
- udemy.com – Learn everything from music to Microsoft Excel to accounting with online video courses.
See also: Best websites to learn coding
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