A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY

Questions? Start here.

Find a tool, understand how it handles your input, and get help when a result needs a closer look.

About ToolSorcerer

Is ToolSorcerer free?

Yes. The tools are free to use for personal and professional tasks, with no visitor account. Advertising helps fund the website.

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Who makes ToolSorcerer?

ToolSorcerer is an independent project created by HeRo, a developer and designer of games and browser tools.

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How many tools are there?

More than 2,000, covering text, PDFs, images, GIFs, audio, video, developer work, calculators and more. New tools and improvements are added over time.

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Why does the website show ads?

Advertising helps pay for the website and keeps the tools free. Ads come from outside providers, which may use their own cookies. The cookie page explains your choices.

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Can I hire the creator or discuss a project?

You can send project details through the contact form. Choose “Project or work” and describe what you need.

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Finding and using tools

How do I find the right tool?

Search the tools directory by name or task, or choose a category such as PDF, images or text. Favorites and recently opened tools help you return to useful pages.

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Do I need an account or an installation?

No visitor account or installation is required. Tools run in a modern browser, and their interactive features require JavaScript.

Where can I find instructions and examples?

Reviewed tools include instructions, examples and answers on their own pages. The guides explain common workflows, including text preparation and JSON formatting.

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What do Recommended and Full workspace mean?

Recommended and Highly recommended are our editorial picks. Full workspace marks a complete project toolkit rather than a single focused task. You can filter by both in the directory.

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Why does the tools list load in steps?

The directory shows 100 tools at a time so it stays quick. More load automatically as you scroll, and after 300 you choose when to load the next ones. Search and filters still cover every tool.

Is there a quick way to search?

Yes. On a computer, press the / key on any page to jump to the search box at the top. Suggestions appear as you type.

What is Studio?

Studio is a set of larger creative workspaces for making characters, tilesets, game sounds, music, styled titles and printable craft patterns in your browser.

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What is the Color Encyclopedia?

A library of researched color guides, color families and practical palettes, with readable text pairs and ideas for websites, games and creative work.

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Can I use tools on my phone?

Many tools are designed for small screens. Complex visual editors may be easier on a desktop, and some features require browser APIs that are not available everywhere. If something fails, include the tool, device and browser in a report.

Files, privacy and saved preferences

Are files and text uploaded?

Processing varies by tool. Reviewed local tools process inputs in the browser; tools that use an external service need network access. Read the tool’s own guidance before entering confidential information.

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Do activity counters record my tool inputs?

Our own activity counters do not record tool inputs, outputs, files or raw directory searches. They aggregate tool page requests and directory interactions. Hosting providers and third-party services may handle network information separately.

Where are favorites and preferences stored?

The directory stores tool identifiers in local storage in this browser. Individual tools may save their own preferences or explicitly saved palettes and favorites. These do not automatically sync across browsers or devices.

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How do I clear my favorites and recent tools?

At the bottom of the tools directory, open “Manage saved tools” and choose the clear button. This removes them from this browser only.

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How do I change my Analytics choice?

Use “Analytics preferences” in the footer of any page. Analytics stays off until you allow it, and your choice is saved in this browser for up to 180 days.

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Can I use the website offline?

Some operations run locally after loading, but the website is not an installed offline app. Opening or reloading a page may need a connection, and external-service tools require internet access.

Results, problems and suggestions

Why is a download unavailable?

A result may still be processing, a setting may be invalid, or an edit may have made the previous result outdated. Read the status message and create a fresh result. Some file formats require features your browser may not support.

Why does an output look different or become larger?

Formats and settings have different tradeoffs. Resizing, palette encoding, compression or whitespace changes can affect appearance and size. Compare the original and exported file, and read the tool’s limits before using the output.

Can I rely on results for important decisions?

Tools are provided as is, and results can contain errors. Check anything important yourself. Nothing on the website is legal, medical, financial or other professional advice.

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Why is a tool slow with a large file?

Tools that work locally use your own device’s memory and processor, so large files take longer and may fail on smaller devices. Try a smaller file, close other tabs, or use a computer.

A tool does not respond. What should I try?

Reload the page and make sure your browser is up to date. JavaScript must be turned on. If it still fails, try another browser, then report it with the tool name, device and browser.

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How do I report a problem?

Use the feedback section beneath a tool or the contact form. Include the tool name, steps, device and browser. Avoid sending passwords, private documents or confidential tool input.

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Can I suggest a new tool or an improvement?

Yes. Describe the task you want to finish, what you currently use, and what would make it easier. Suggestions help prioritize future improvements.

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