Tools

Below are some important programs that are essential for your Webmaster Toolbox. Most of these programs are compatible with Windows and Mac. Best of all, the programs listed here are 100% free! Similar programs are available for purchase, but why throw your money away when more than sufficient programs are available free of charge? If you do end up using these programs on a regular basis I recommend you make a donation at the author’s website.

Note that these programs are listed in order of preference and recommendation within their respective category. For example, Internet Explorer is listed 3rd in the ‘Web Browsers’ category. This is because both Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are superior Web Browsers. (If you are using Internet Exploder, I recommend you switch over to the much safer and faster Mozilla Firefox)

Essential Webmaster Tools & Programs

Web Browsers

  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer

Text Editors

  • Komodo Edit
  • CoffeeCup Editor
  • Notepad++

FTP Programs

  • FileZilla
  • Smart FTP
  • Core FTP

File Compression Utility

  • 7-Zip
  • IZArc
  • jZip

Image Editors

  • GIMP
  • Paint.NET
  • Serif PhotoPlus

SSH Client

  • PuTTY
  • OpenSSH
  • Tunnelier

Web Publishing Software

Website Publishing Software

  • WordPress
  • Dupral
  • Melody

Shopping Cart Software

  • OpenCart
  • ZenCart
  • PrestaShop

Forum Software

  • phpBB
  • vBulletin
  • Vanilla Forums

Other Free Programs

Document Processing

  • Libre Office
  • Open Office

Anti-Virus / Anti-Spyware

  • Avast Antivirus
  • Comodo Internet Security
  • Super Anti-Spyware

Miscellaneous Utilities

  • CCleaner
  • KeepassX
  • Dropbox
  • TrueCrypt