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Growth · August 12, 2025

Created 60 free useful tools in one place

Hey there, I'm a solo dev behind KewlTools. So I'm one of those people who like to build their own tools/utilities whenever they a) want to get something done, or b) want to learn something. c) don't want to spend ages finding a utilty and going through walls of ads. I gradually built 66 tools, all free, fast, ad-free, and zero login. I (and my family/friends) use these daily, so thought some of you will find it useful! Any suggestions, improving current tools or adding new ones, please let me know.

Created 60 free useful tools in one place launched on August 12, 2025 with 7 votes, #3,174 of 8,530 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Convert currencies, time zones, length, weight, temperature, JSON, and images. Free online conversion tools for all your needs, from meters to feet, USD to EUR, and more.

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