The internet is full of useful tools, but some websites can make your everyday digital life much easier. Whether you are a student, designer, content creator, developer or simply someone who loves discovering new tools, this list has something for you.
Here are 20 websites worth bookmarking. Click any website name or button to open it in a new tab.
1. Learning & Research
1. 12ft.io
Explore tools intended to help access articles with paywall restrictions. Availability varies by publisher.
Visit Website ↗2. Library Genesis
Search for academic books, textbooks and research materials. Check copyright and local legal restrictions.
Visit Website ↗3. Sci-Hub
Known for providing access to scientific research papers. Access and legality may vary by location.
Visit Website ↗4. Project Gutenberg
Discover thousands of free e-books, including classic works of literature.
Read Free Books ↗5. PDF Drive
Discover PDF books and documents. Check file safety and the copyright status of individual downloads.
Explore PDFs ↗6. Open Culture
Explore free online courses, educational resources, audiobooks and cultural content.
Explore Learning ↗7. Internet Archive
Explore archived webpages through the Wayback Machine, along with historical books, films and other digital collections.
Explore Archive ↗2. Tools & Productivity
8. AlternativeTo
Find alternatives to popular apps, software and online services, including free and open-source options.
Find Alternatives ↗9. JustWatch
Find where movies and TV shows are available to stream, rent or buy. Select your country for relevant results.
Find Streaming Services ↗10. WolframAlpha
Calculate equations, solve mathematical problems and explore scientific and statistical questions.
Try It Now ↗3. Design & Image Editing
11. Photopea
Edit images in your browser using a powerful Photoshop alternative that supports many common design file formats.
Start Editing ↗12. Squoosh
Compress images and compare formats to reduce file sizes while maintaining good visual quality.
Optimize Images ↗13. Remove.bg
Automatically remove backgrounds from photos, especially portraits and product images.
Remove Background ↗14. Cleanup.pictures
Remove unwanted objects, blemishes and distractions from images using an online editing tool.
Clean Up Photos ↗15. Unscreen
A tool known for automatic video background removal. Check its current availability and alternatives.
Explore Tool ↗16. Carbon
Turn code snippets into attractive images for presentations, tutorials and social media posts.
Create Code Images ↗17. Ray.so
Create stylish screenshots of code with attractive backgrounds and clean layouts.
Create Screenshots ↗18. Shots
Create polished visuals and device mockups for apps, websites and digital products.
Create Mockups ↗19. Smartmockups
Present designs on devices, packaging and other mockup scenes without building everything from scratch.
Explore Mockups ↗4. Online Security
20. Have I Been Pwned
Check whether your email address appears in known data breaches and learn when your accounts may need extra protection.
Check Your Email ↗