Category: All Tools

GIMP

GIMP: GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program. GIMP is a robust open-source graphics editor. With plenty of tools available, GIMP works with several file formats and lets you edit images in layers, add image animation by way of a plugin, and more. It’s like a pared-down version of Photoshop. FREE.

Pixlr

Pixlr: Pixlr offers two browser image editors to accommodate different needs. Pixlr Express is designed for a quick edit on your image, including filters, overlays, and stickers; Pixlr Editor offers a robust editing suite with several capabilities and added effects. Pixlr is also available as a desktop or mobile application for download. FREE/Premium.

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop: the industry standard for professional image editing, photoshop offers high-end capabilities and advanced tools, working with a variety of file formats. NYU students may access this software for free via NYU’s Virtual Computer Lab (VCL).

FotoFlexer

FotoFlexer: a robust browser-based image editor, no download required. Upload images from your hard drive, using URLs, or upload photos from cloud storages such as Flickr, Picasa, and others, and export edited images in JPEG or PNG formats. FREE.

Paintbrush

Paintbrush: using a simple and familiar-to-most interface, Paintbrush covers the most basic needs for image editing, including rotating, adding text and other rough annotations, cropping, and resizing. Not a high-end image editor. FREE.

Preview (Mac)

Preview (Mac): default image viewer and editor on Mac desktops and laptops, Preview offers a limited number of capabilities such as text annotation and markups, changing image orientations, cropping, adjusting color and size, as well as exporting files in different formats.

MaKey Makey

MaKey MaKey: an invention kit “for beginners and experts” that allows you to interact with computers using just about anything connected to the board via alligator clips. No software required, only the MaKey MaKey board.

Arduino

Arduino: an open-source physical microcontroller that can be used to to develop interactive projects. It takes inputs from a variety of switches or sensors, can control a variety of lights, motors, and other analog outputs. Projects can be stand-alone or communicate with computer software, and boards can be assembled by hand or purchased pre-assembled. Software available …

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi : Whereas the Arduino is better suited for hardware projects, the Raspberry Pi is better suited for software projects. The Pi is a credit-card sized single-board Linux computer that plugs into a monitor and uses a keyboard and mouse. It is frequently used to run servers, and make projects like tweeting birdhouses with infra-red …

Scratch

Scratch: web-based platform designed to facilitate coding focused on output. Create interactive videos, games, and presentations using Scratch’s user-friendly interface.

Clio

Clio: a website and mobile app that uses GPS to locate a user’s location and guide them to historical and cultural sites around them. Each entry contains information such as links to relevant books and articles, sources, and media files. FREE.

Mapbox

Mapbox: allows you to edit map styles, add data, and save your project. Once saved, you can share and embed your Mapbox project and download your data as a GeoJSON or KML file. A starter plan gets 100MB of data storage. FREE/PRO.

Map Warper

Map Warper: an open source map warping/geo rectifying service. Find maps and other imagery, organized by tags, upload your own, and correct them against a real map. Also check NYPL’s Map Warper database, and how to integrate it with CartoDB.

Story Maps

Story Maps: Story Maps is an application which allows users to create map based narratives without coding. The platform also allows for crowd-sourced maps and uploading of images. Paid.

SnapMap

SnapMap: places an Instagram user’s 20 most recent geo-tagged photos onto a map that can be shared instantly or exported into StoryMapJS. FREE.

Popplet

Popplet: Popplet allows users to create mind maps with text and images. It is quick and easy to use, but has few advanced functions. Allows collaboration on group Popplets. Available as a web or iPad app. Free/Premium.

mindomo

mindomo: mind-mapping and presentation software with cloud storage and sync options available with paid subscription. Option for educational account offers collaborative and teaching platforms for assignments, adding course materials, inviting student input, and more. Available for desktop and mobile devices. FREE/Premium.

SpiderScribe

SpiderScribe: web-based mind-mapping platform that can combine elements like text, images, files, calendar events and geographic locations. Offers options for drawing layouts, real-time collaboration and website embedding. 30-Days free trial. FREE/Premium.

gliffy

gliffy: online diagram software that works directly on your browser for creating flowcharts, wireframes, UML diagrams and more. 2-Weeks free trial. FREE/Premium; paid plug-in available.