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You can use one of these audio tools to create MP3s of your trainings, teachings, or whatever you like, and then upload them to your website or blog to sell or give as a free gift or an incentive. You can also burn them to CDs and do the same.
Audacity is free software for recording and editing sound. You can use it to record live audio, convert tapes and records into digital recordings and CDs, and more.
Free Sound Recorder is free software for recording voice, music, or other sound.
Solition II is a free sound editor.
Audacity is free software for recording and editing sound. You can use it to record live audio, convert tapes and records into digital recordings and CDs, and more.
Free Sound Recorder is free software for recording voice, music, or other sound.
Solition II is a free sound editor.
When you need to convert files from one format to another, use one of these tools.
Image Converter is a free tool for converting images. It supports more than 100 image formats, including BMP, EPS, GIF, JPG, PDF, and PNG.
Media-Convert lets you convert document, image, music, and video files up to 150MB in size.
Zamzar lets you convert file types for document, images, music, and video. The maximum file size is 100MB.
Image Converter is a free tool for converting images. It supports more than 100 image formats, including BMP, EPS, GIF, JPG, PDF, and PNG.
Media-Convert lets you convert document, image, music, and video files up to 150MB in size.
Zamzar lets you convert file types for document, images, music, and video. The maximum file size is 100MB.
Here are tools you can use to create graphics for you marketing and sales pieces.
Inkscape is a free vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw for creating art, logos, diagrams, and more.
Logoease is a free online logo designer.
Mutapic lets you create logos, patterns, and more for free. For additional functionality, the Pro edition is available for $30.
Inkscape is a free vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw for creating art, logos, diagrams, and more.
Logoease is a free online logo designer.
Mutapic lets you create logos, patterns, and more for free. For additional functionality, the Pro edition is available for $30.
With so many networking, how-to, and other types of sharing sites out there, using these tools will help you to showcase your skills and talents on them (and on your own site) and attract new clients and customers.
IrfanView is a free graphic viewer that lets you view and edit graphics, create slide shows, play audio and video files, and more. For non-commercial use only.
Slide lets you turn your images into slide shows (with or without music) that you can share on social networking sites and embed on your own website. Check out the one on the website of mixed-media artist Elizabeth Talmadge.
Slideboom is a free service that lets you convert your PowerPoint presentations into Flash movies and share them. To share privately with clients and team members, get the Pro account for $19.95/month.
IrfanView is a free graphic viewer that lets you view and edit graphics, create slide shows, play audio and video files, and more. For non-commercial use only.
Slide lets you turn your images into slide shows (with or without music) that you can share on social networking sites and embed on your own website. Check out the one on the website of mixed-media artist Elizabeth Talmadge.
Slideboom is a free service that lets you convert your PowerPoint presentations into Flash movies and share them. To share privately with clients and team members, get the Pro account for $19.95/month.
Pictures can often convey what words can't. When you need to get photos, edit them or add effects to them, check out these tools. Some may require a higher degree of technical knowledge so I've included a range to accommodate different skill levels.
Adobe Photoshop Express is the free photo editor from the makers of Photoshop. Get 2GB of free storage space, too.
Dumpr lets you turn your photos into unique marketing pieces with effects like jigsaw puzzle and Rubik's cube for free. More effects are available with the premium account for $19.95/year.
Flickr is an online photo storage and sharing site. Many of the images are under Creative Commons license, which means you can use them for commercial purposes without having to pay licensing fees.
FotoFlexer bills itself as "the world's most advanced online image editor" but you don't have to be advanced in technical skills to use it to add effects, text, shapes, layers, distortions, animations and more.
GIMP is a free program for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.
GIMPshop is a free program that replicates the feel of Adobe Photoshop for photo editing.
Hugin is a free software download that lets you "stitch" several photos together for a panorama.
iStockphoto is a stock photography site that offers royalty-free files for $1-$27 depending on file size. Also has illustrations, audio and video files.
Picasa is software (downloadable from Google) that lets you locate and organize the photos on your computer, edit and add effects to them, and more.
Splashup is a free online photo editor.
Stock.xchng has free stock photography.
Adobe Photoshop Express is the free photo editor from the makers of Photoshop. Get 2GB of free storage space, too.
Dumpr lets you turn your photos into unique marketing pieces with effects like jigsaw puzzle and Rubik's cube for free. More effects are available with the premium account for $19.95/year.
Flickr is an online photo storage and sharing site. Many of the images are under Creative Commons license, which means you can use them for commercial purposes without having to pay licensing fees.
FotoFlexer bills itself as "the world's most advanced online image editor" but you don't have to be advanced in technical skills to use it to add effects, text, shapes, layers, distortions, animations and more.
GIMP is a free program for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.
GIMPshop is a free program that replicates the feel of Adobe Photoshop for photo editing.
Hugin is a free software download that lets you "stitch" several photos together for a panorama.
iStockphoto is a stock photography site that offers royalty-free files for $1-$27 depending on file size. Also has illustrations, audio and video files.
Picasa is software (downloadable from Google) that lets you locate and organize the photos on your computer, edit and add effects to them, and more.
Splashup is a free online photo editor.
Stock.xchng has free stock photography.
More entrepreneurs are putting videos on their websites, YouTube and other sites to attract new customers, and you can, too, with these video tools!
Animoto lets you create 30-second videos with your photos and music for free. For just $3 each, you can make full-length videos. Check out my blog post about animoto for more information.
Debut is free video recording and capturing software that you can use to create instructional and training videos, video presentations, and more.
DVD Flick is free software that turns your variously-formatted video files into a "movie" or a presentation reel. It lets you add audio and subtitles, too.
Animoto lets you create 30-second videos with your photos and music for free. For just $3 each, you can make full-length videos. Check out my blog post about animoto for more information.
Debut is free video recording and capturing software that you can use to create instructional and training videos, video presentations, and more.
DVD Flick is free software that turns your variously-formatted video files into a "movie" or a presentation reel. It lets you add audio and subtitles, too.