Web-based Software

CODING

  • MAKE CODE: Arcade
    • Online coding environment for
      Many types of Hardware Boards
      • https://arcade.makecode.com/hardware
    • Uses Block coding format
    • Allows you to peak at the Python/Javascript code once Block code is built
    • Plenty of project examples available
    • https://arcade.makecode.com/tutorials
  • MAKEY MAKEY
    • Turns everyday objects into interactive controllers!
    • Very easy to use and set up
    • Uses Scratch drag and drop coding platform
    • Examples listed in link below:
      • https://www.instructables.com/makeymakey/

3D PRINTING & ENGINEERING

  • TINKERCAD
    • 3D Design, circuit building, and coding!
    • Perfect for introducing 3D Printing concepts
    • Web-based
    • FREE
  • SolidWorks APPSFORKIDS
    • Series of app designed by Solidworks to introduce children to basic design software platforms for 3D rendering, basic Mechanics, and 3D printing
    • Web-based
    • FREE
  • ONSHAPE
    • FREE Version Available
    • Unlimited public storage
    • CAD tools
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Version control
    • Mobile apps
    • Online training
  • MAKERCASE
    • Generate laser cut files for boxes, polygon, curved kerf, and divider boxes. File types: .svg, .dxf
    • Perfect for introducing laser cutting concepts.
    • Web-based
    • FREE

VISUAL DESIGN SOFTWARE

PHOTOSHOP ALTERNATIVES

Photo Editing, Painting, and Photography
  • GIMP
    • Free & Open Source Image Editor
    • Windows/MacOS
    • FREE
  • SUMO PAINT
    • Photo/Painting, Audio/Video, 3D Editing, Coding, and Pixel Art
    • Web/Windows/MacOS
    • FREE/Paid Versions
  • AFFINITY PHOTO
    • Fully loaded photo manipulation software rivaling Photoshop
    • Can Edit photoshop (.PSD) file formats
    • Windows/MacOS/iOS
    • Single Purchase ($55 For Windows/Mac, $21.99 iOS iPad)
  • PHOTOPEA
    • Online version of Photoshop
    • Multiple file support (.psd, .ai., .xd, .pdf. xcd, .jpeg, .gif, .tiff, .svg, .png)
    • Web only
    • FREE
  • KRITA
    • Digital Painting, Illustration & Concept Art
    • Texture & Matte Painting
    • Windows/MacOS, Linux
    • FREE
  • PROCREATE
    • Two award winning Digital Painting, Illustration, Photo editing, basic animation suite
    • iOS only, Apple iPad
    • Single $10 Purchase
  • CANVA
    • FREE Online graphic design tool
    • Tablet/phone accessible
    • Create social media content with templates, as well as presentations, invitations, posters, brochures, business cards, etc.

ILLUSTRATOR ALTERNATIVES

Vector Drawing and Illustration
  • INKSCAPE
    • Vector graphics editor for graphic illustration such as cartoons, clip art, logos, and typography.
    • Windows/MacOS/Linux
    • FREE
  • VECTR
    • Web based vector creation and editing program
    • FREE
  • AFFINITY DESIGNER
    • Design programing combining Vector AND Raster (pixel) creation tools. Sort of like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in ONE program for a fraction of the cost.
    • Single Purchase ($55 For Windows/Mac, $21.99 iOS iPad)
  • BOXY SVG
    • Web based Vector creation and editing program
    • Web ONLY (Chrome, Chromium, Edge, Vivaldi, Opera)
    • FREE

VIDEO PRODCTION SOFTWARE

  • OBS
    • FREE Broadcasting Software
    • Windows/MacOS/Linux
    • Great for video recoding and live streaming!

AUDIO PRODUCTION SOFTWARE

  • SOUNDTRAP
    • Works on any WEB device (Computer, Tablet, Phone)
    • Make beats, design custom automation
    • Collaborate with anyone, Projects stored in the Cloud
    • FREE/Subscription
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  • ABLETON: NOTE
    • App for making beats
    • Allows you to continue beats by exporting to Ableton Live
    • with license code
      • $5.99
      • iPhone/Ipad only
  • AUDACITY
    • Easy to use multi-track audio editor
    • Recording, Export/Import, Plug-ins, Editing, Effects
    • 16, 24, and 32-Bit sample rate support
    • Windows/MacOS/Linux
    • FREE
  • ABLETON: Learning Music
    • Ableton designed online music learning tool
    • Great tool to introduce anyone to making electronic music
    • Web Only
    • FREE
  • LALA.AI
    • AI Based vocal and instrument removal tool
    • Free and Subscription based
  • EARSKETCH
    • Learn to code through music remixing
    • Free
  • REAPER
    • Free DAW for multi-track use
  • Sonic Pi
    • Ruby based language programming for live music performance
  • REAPER
    • Free DAW for multi-track use