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Dev tools · August 28, 2026

ShimTools

190+ free tools that run in your browser

What it does

Shim is a growing collection of free browser-based tools for developers, creators, and everyday tasks. Generate, convert, format, compress, calculate, and more; without signup or uploading your data.

Small tools that run in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, nothing needs an account, and everything works at full quality on first use.

Does the same job

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