5 Free Online Image Tools That Replace Photoshop for Everyday Tasks

Most people think you need Photoshop — or at least some paid design software — to do basic image editing. You don’t. In 2024, browser-based tools have become powerful enough to handle 90% of everyday image tasks, completely free and without downloading anything.

Here are five tools I use regularly that have completely replaced Photoshop for my day-to-day needs.

. Image Compressor — For Shrinking File Sizes

Every time I upload a photo to a website or send it in an email, I run it through an image compressor first. The difference is dramatic — a 4MB photo becomes 600KB with no visible quality loss.

I’ve been using **MixTool’s Image Compressor** which runs entirely in the browser. Your files never get uploaded to any server, which I appreciate from a privacy standpoint. You just drag in your image, adjust the quality slider, and download the compressed version.

For web developers and bloggers, this alone can improve your page load speed significantly.

2. Image Resizer — For Exact Dimensions

Need an image at exactly 1080×1080 pixels for Instagram? Or 1200×630 for a Facebook thumbnail? The **Image Resizer** handles this instantly. You type in your target dimensions, lock the aspect ratio if you want, and download.

No Photoshop canvas setup required.

3. Background Remover — For Product Photos

This used to take hours of careful Photoshop masking. Now it takes about 5 seconds with AI-powered background removal. The **Background Remover** at MixTool does a surprisingly good job on most photos, especially product images against solid backgrounds.

The output is a transparent PNG ready to use on any background.

4. Image Converter — For Format Switching

Need to convert PNG to WebP? JPG to PNG? The **Image Converter** handles all major formats without needing any software. Particularly useful when a platform requires a specific file format.

5. QR Code Generator — For Business Use

Technically an image generation tool, but one of the most practically useful ones. The **QR Code Generator** creates high-resolution QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi passwords, contact cards, and more. Download as PNG, print, and you’re done.

All five of these tools are available for free at **MixTool.online** — no account, no subscription, no downloads. Worth bookmarking if you work with images regularly.