Behance showcases creative work from designers, illustrators, and photographers worldwide.

Dribbble is a community of designers sharing screenshots of their work and process.

Unsplash offers beautiful free images and photos you can download and use anywhere.

Figma is a collaborative interface design tool used by teams worldwide.

Photopea is a browser-based photo editor and design tool known for Photoshop-style editing without desktop installation. In Creative & Design, it is widely used for PSD editing, quick image retouching, layer-based graphics work, and opening Adobe, Sketch, XD, and RAW files in a web app.

Canva is known for browser-based graphic design tools and a large template catalogue for social media graphics, presentations, posters, resumes, and brand kits. Its Design School section adds tutorials, courses, and practical design guidance for students, small businesses, teachers, and non-designers working in Creative & Design.

Adobe is a major Creative & Design software brand known for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, and Acrobat. Its Creative Cloud subscription is aimed at professional designers, photographers, video editors, illustrators, and creative teams who need industry-standard tools across print, web, photo, and motion work.

Affinity is a creative software brand known for Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, and Affinity Publisher. It serves photographers, illustrators, graphic designers, and page layout users looking for professional Creative & Design tools sold with a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.

Sketch is a macOS design platform focused on UI design, vector editing, prototyping, and design system workflows. In Creative & Design circles, it is closely associated with product design teams, especially those building apps and websites with shared libraries and developer handoff needs.

Framer is a website design and publishing platform used for visual web design, interactive prototypes, and no-code site building. In Creative & Design circles, it is known for combining layout tools, CMS features, animations, and live publishing in one product for designers, freelancers, and startup teams.

Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping platform used for UI design, wireframes, design systems, and developer handoff. Within Creative & Design, it is known as a browser-based Figma alternative with self-hosting options and a strong focus on collaboration between designers and front-end teams.

Pixlr is a browser-based photo editor brand known for quick image editing, AI-assisted tools, and template-driven design features. Within Creative & Design, it is commonly compared with Photopea by users who want layer-based editing, background removal, and social media graphics without installing desktop software.

Krita is an open-source digital painting and illustration program widely used in Creative & Design for concept art, comics, texture work, and 2D animation. The brand is known for a painter-focused toolset, pressure-sensitive brush engines, and a free desktop app supported by donations and store purchases.

GIMP is an open-source image editor known for photo retouching, raster graphics editing, compositing, and graphic design work on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Within Creative & Design, it is widely used by illustrators, photographers, students, and Linux users looking for a free Photoshop alternative with plugin support and advanced editing tools.

Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor used for illustration, logo design, SVG editing, diagrams, and print-ready artwork. Within Creative & Design, it is known as a free Adobe Illustrator alternative for designers, students, makers, and open-source users who need desktop vector drawing tools.

Blender is the official home of the open-source 3D creation suite used for modeling, animation, sculpting, rendering, video editing, compositing, and VFX. Within Creative & Design, it is widely searched by artists, motion designers, game asset creators, and studios looking for a free alternative to paid 3D software.

Procreate is the official brand behind the iPad illustration app Procreate and the iPhone drawing app Procreate Pocket, both widely used in Creative & Design for digital painting, sketching, and lettering. It is known for a one-time purchase model, artist-focused brush tools, and a strong following among illustrators, concept artists, comic makers, and design students.

CorelDRAW is a vector graphics and page layout brand used for logo design, illustration, sign making, print production, and marketing materials. Within Creative & Design, it is known for pairing CorelDRAW with tools such as Corel PHOTO-PAINT, font management, and output features aimed at designers, print shops, and small business teams.

VistaCreate is a graphic design tool focused on quick social media graphics, ads, posters, presentations, and short animated visuals. In Creative & Design, it is mainly used by small businesses, marketers, creators, and non-designers who want template-based content without using a full desktop editor.

Designspiration is a visual inspiration platform used by graphic designers, illustrators, brand teams, and art directors to collect and sort reference images. Within Creative & Design, it is known for image search, mood board building, color-based browsing, and curated inspiration across typography, branding, interiors, photography, and digital art.

Awwwards is a design awards platform and reference library focused on web design, digital experiences, and interactive creative work. In Creative & Design, it is widely used by web designers, agencies, and front-end developers who want to track current site trends, jury-selected projects, and agency portfolios.

Creative Boom is an independent publisher covering graphic design, branding, illustration, photography, and the wider creative industries. It is known for editorial features, studio profiles, opinion pieces, and career-focused articles aimed at designers, illustrators, photographers, and creative freelancers.

It's Nice That is a UK creative publishing brand focused on design, illustration, photography, art, branding, and visual culture. It serves designers, art directors, students, and studio teams looking for interviews, project features, industry commentary, and creative career coverage within Creative & Design.

Creative Market is a digital marketplace for design assets, with a large graphics catalogue that includes templates, illustrations, icons, textures, mockups, and branding elements. It is widely used by freelance designers, small studios, social media teams, and Etsy sellers looking for ready-made creative resources and commercial-use assets.