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TL;DR: Syncfusion offers a powerful collection of completely free tools for developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. From in-browser Blazor coding and PDF management to Figma UI kits and icon design, these tools simplify complex tasks, boost productivity, and accelerate app development, no strings attached.

At Syncfusion®, we believe in empowering developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts with tools that enhance productivity and simplify complex tasks. That’s why we offer a wide range of completely free tools, designed to streamline your development workflow, enrich your design process, and help you deliver high-quality apps with less effort.

Explore our free tools that cover everything from UI prototyping to PDF manipulation, all without any hidden costs.

A complete free toolbox, organized for you

To help you navigate our growing collection, Syncfusion’s free tools are thoughtfully grouped into four categories:

  • Developer tools: For developers who want to write, test, debug, and present code more efficiently.
  • PDF Tools: Ideal for working with PDF files, viewing, editing, converting, and securing documents in web and desktop applications.
  • Diagramming tools: For developers and designers who need to create, visualize, and share flowcharts, architecture diagrams, and UI workflows effortlessly.
  • Content Conversion Tools: For content writers, and editors who need fast, reliable formatting tools, this suite makes it easy to convert, and structure content for the web.
  • UI Kits and templates: Perfect for speeding up design-to-development handoffs with framework-specific UI kits and ready-to-use templates.
  • Design and utilities: For designers and developers who need quick access to visual tools like icons, diagrams, and QR codes.
  • Productivity and learning: Resources to enhance your skills, stay updated on new tech, and work more efficiently.

Now let’s take a closer look at the tools available under each category.

Developer tools

Syncfusion Blazor Playground

The Blazor Playground is an in-browser code editor that allows developers to write, run, and share Blazor component demos, no installation or configuration required. This tool provides a seamless way to experiment with Blazor code, test component behaviors, and debug UI interactions in real-time.

What you can do?

  • Experiment with Blazor components in real time.
  • Share live code links with your team or community.
  • Test small code snippets quickly without affecting your main project.
  • Learn in a perfect environment for beginners.

Document Viewer Extension

Document Viewer Extension is a free VS Code extension that allows you to instantly view Excel, CSV, and TSV files directly from your local system, no external tools or registration required. Simply open your file in Visual Studio Code to securely view its contents in seconds.

Key features:

  • View Excel, CSV, and TSV files directly inside Visual Studio Code
  • Effortlessly sort and filter data within the editor
  • Toggle read-only mode for secure, non-editable viewing
  • No registration or third-party dependencies required

.NET MAUI Toolkit

A free and open-source UI control library from Syncfusion that simplifies building cross-platform .NET MAUI apps with high-quality controls.

What’s in the Toolkit?

  • 20+ must-have UI controls: From charts and pop-ups to tab views and more, everything you need to craft beautiful apps.
  • Easy installation: Get started fast with Syncfusion.Maui.Toolkit NuGet package.
  • Truly cross-platform: Seamlessly build apps for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.
  • Community-powered: Actively maintained, open to contributions, and always evolving with new features.

PDF Tools

Syncfusion offers a suite of free, browser-based PDF tools designed to simplify your document workflows. Whether you’re converting, editing, organizing, or securing PDFs, these tools are fast, reliable, and require no installation.

Convert to PDF

Turn your everyday files into professional-looking PDFs in just a few clicks. Whether you’re working with web pages, documents, or images, these tools make the process smooth and reliable.

HTML to PDF

With this tool, you can turn your HTML content into high-quality PDFs that preserve layout and styling, perfect for saving web pages or dynamic content just the way you see them.

Word to PDF

Word to PDF tool finalizes your Word documents into polished PDFs that retain fonts, styles, and formatting, perfect for sharing or archiving.

Image to PDF

You can easily combine one or more images (JPG, PNG, etc.) into a single or separate PDFs. Customize layout, orientation, and margins, and rearrange or rotate your visual content effortlessly.

Convert from PDF

Need to reuse or repurpose your PDF content? These tools let you extract what you need, whether it’s crisp images or editable formats. Here are a few highlights:

PDF to Image

You can convert entire PDF pages into high-quality images. With this tool, you can download them all as a ZIP file or individually, whatever works best for your sharing or archiving needs.

PDF to JPG

With this tool, export your PDF pages as JPG images with adjustable resolution. It’s a great way to handle photo-based content or compressed sharing.

PDF to PNG

Using this tool, convert your PDF pages to PNG format while preserving transparency and clarity. Ideal when you need clean design assets or UI references.

Advanced PDF Tools

Ready to do more with your PDFs? These tools help you edit, organize, sign, protect, and optimize your files, all from your browser, with no installation needed.

Edit PDF

Make quick, precise updates right in your browser. This tool will help you add or modify text, images, shapes, and annotations with real-time previews and thumbnail navigation.

Sign PDF

Using this Sign PDF tool, add electronic signatures by typing or writing directly in your PDF. You can preview pages with thumbnails and request signatures using BoldSign, perfect for contracts, approvals, and formal documents.

Compress PDF

Compress PDF tool helps reduce file size while maintaining quality. You’ll optimize images, fonts, remove unnecessary elements, and flatten annotations, powered by Syncfusion File Format Libraries, trusted by over 20,000 companies.

Merge PDF

This tool combines multiple PDFs into one unified document. You can add unlimited files, rearrange them with drag-and-drop, delete unwanted pages, and control the final order before merging.

Key Features of PDF Tools

  • Security: All uploaded files and generated PDFs are automatically deleted after one hour from secure servers.
  • Operating System Compatibility: Works seamlessly on Windows, Mac, and Linux, no installation required.
  • Cloud Computation: All processing is handled securely in the cloud, ensuring fast performance without taxing local resources.

Diagramming Tools

Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, planning spaces, mapping team structures, or designing circuits, these free browser-based tools help you visualize and organize with ease, no downloads required.

Diagram Builder

This intuitive, browser-based visual designer helps you create flowcharts, org charts, circuit diagrams, and more, all without writing a single line of code. Here’s how it makes diagramming effortless:

  • Ready-made templates: Start easily with professionally designed templates for flowcharts, organizational charts, and mind maps. Simply select a template, customize it to your needs, and your diagram is ready.
  • Intuitive tools: With drag-and-drop editing, smart shapes, connectors, and labels, you can build diagrams easily, even if you’re not a designer.
  • Visually appealing designs: Choose from a rich library of shapes, arrows, icons, and color themes to make your diagrams both clear and engaging.
  • Precise customization options: Fine-tune every element using custom shapes, layout controls, and a color picker to match your brand or style.
  • Easy exporting and sharing: Export your diagrams in PNG, SVG, or PDF formats for seamless sharing or printing.

Mind Map Maker

This tool helps you visually organize your thoughts, ideas, and plans using structured nodes and connectors. Whether you’re brainstorming, learning, or planning a project, you can create, edit, and export mind maps, all for free. Below are its key features:

  • Instant mind map creation: Build structured mind maps effortlessly using intuitive commands and shortcuts.
  • Visually engaging designs: With this tool, you can customize your maps using colors, icons, images, shapes, and flexible text styling to make your ideas pop.
  • Effortless organization: Expand, collapse, and rearrange branches easily. Auto-arrangement keeps your layout clean and readable.
  • Flexible layout options: Switch between Diagram View and Text View to suit your workflow and preferences.
  • Easy exporting and sharing: Export your mind maps as JPG, PNG, or SVG for printing or sharing with your team.

Floor Planner

The Floor Planner tool helps you design and visualize room layouts with drag-and-drop precision. Whether you’re planning a home, office, or event space, you can create, customize, and export floor plans, completely free. Here’s what you can do with it:

  • Ready-to-use shapes: Using drag-and-drop tools and a wide range of predesigned shapes, you can build accurate layouts. Adjust, rotate, and arrange elements effortlessly.
  • Precision alignment tools: Position elements precisely with grid snapping, rulers, and alignment guides to keep everything neat and structured.
  • Custom styling options: Personalize your design with styles, images, and links to give it a clean, professional look.
  • Zoom, pan, and autofit: Navigate your layout smoothly and view the entire design with autofit functionality.
  • Easy exporting and sharing: Export your floor plans as JPG, PNG, or SVG for printing or sharing with others.

Org Chart Creator

This tool helps you build professional organizational charts online, ideal for team planning, role mapping, and visualizing company hierarchies. No downloads or sign-ups needed. Here’s what you can do with it:

  • Customize every detail: Build clear, flexible layouts that auto-adjust in real time. You can customize every detail and display only the most relevant information.
  • Optimize structural views: Expand or collapse branches dynamically to switch between high-level overviews and detailed analysis.
  • Search and highlights: Easily locate entries using auto-highlighted search results for fast navigation and editing.
  • Navigate with ease: Zoom, pan, and jump to any section for smooth chart exploration and control.
  • Easy exporting and sharing: Export your org charts in JPG, PNG, or SVG formats for seamless sharing and documentation.

Logic Circuit Designer

This tool helps you design and test digital logic circuits online, perfect for learning, teaching, or prototyping. No downloads or sign-ups required. Here’s what you can build and explore:

  • Ready-to-use symbols: Build everything from basic gates to complex systems using built-in logic gates, flip-flops, inputs, outputs, and more, all with real-time simulation.
  • Wiring with real-time feedback: Align components and visualize signal flow with dynamic wire color changes for clear, error-free connections.
  • Easy editing tools: Edit nodes effortlessly with drag-and-drop, snapping, and quick access to common actions like move, duplicate, or delete.
  • Zoom, pan, and autofit: Navigate your workspace smoothly and view your entire circuit layout at once.
  • Easy exporting and sharing: Export your circuits in PNG, JPG, or SVG formats for easy sharing, future edits, or high-quality prints.

Content Conversion Tools

Whether you’re converting text, generating HTML, or formatting content for the web, these free browser-based tools help you create structured output with ease. You can use them anytime, anywhere, without installation or sign-up, as they run smoothly on all modern browsers and devices for a hassle-free experience. Plus, all conversions occur locally in your browser, ensuring your content remains secure and private on your device, never stored or shared.

Text to HTML Converter

This tool helps you instantly convert plain text or TXT files into structured HTML, perfect for websites, emails, or CMS platforms. You don’t need to write a single line of code, sign up, or install anything. Just open it in your browser and start converting. Here’s what you can do with it:

  • Flexible content formatting: Customize and structure your plain text using built-in formatting tools. Style your text, adjust layouts, and apply inline formatting to get the exact HTML output you need.
  • Live text to HTML preview: With this tool, you can see your HTML code update in real time as you type or format text. The auto-update mode keeps everything in sync for a smooth editing experience.
  • Copy and download options: Copy the generated HTML to your clipboard with a single click, or download it as a .txt file for later use.
  • Reset and start over: Clear both editors instantly to start fresh. No need for manual cleanup.

HTML to Text Converter

This tool helps you cleanly extract plain text from HTML by removing all tags, formatting, and comments. Whether you’re preparing content for editing, analysis, or reuse, it gives you a clutter-free result, instantly and securely. Here’s what you can do with it:

  • Live HTML to text preview: Convert HTML to clean text as you type or paste. The live preview keeps your output visible for a smooth extraction experience.
  • Copy and download options: With a single click, copy the converted text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file for later use.
  • Reset and start over: Clear both editors instantly to start fresh, no manual cleanup needed.

Markdown to HTML Converter

Our free Markdown to HTML converter is designed to simplify your workflow and save time. Whether you’re a developer, writer, or tech enthusiast, this online tool provides an accurate way to transform Markdown into clean, structured HTML, instantly and securely. No installation or login required.

  • Instant conversion: Convert Markdown syntax, including headings, lists, links, and text styles, into well-structured HTML.
  • Live preview: See the converted HTML as you type or paste Markdown, so you know exactly how your content will appear on the web.
  • View as code or preview: Switch between raw HTML code and visual preview for complete control over your output.
  • Copy and download options: Copy the converted HTML to your clipboard or download it as an .html file with one click.

HTML to Markdown Converter

Convert your HTML into clean, ready-to-use Markdown without the hassle. This tool is perfect for developers, content creators, and anyone who needs a quick, accurate way to simplify HTML. Just paste your code and get structured Markdown instantly, no downloads, no sign-ups, no waiting.

  • Instant conversion: Transform HTML content into well-structured Markdown syntax, covering inline formatting, document layouts, and embedded elements.
  • Reset and start over: Clear both editors instantly to start fresh, no manual cleanup required.
  • Copy and download options: Copy the converted markdown directly to your clipboard or download it as an .md file with just one click.

UI kits and templates

UI Kit for .NET MAUI

The Syncfusion .NET MAUI UI Kit is a productivity-boosting Visual Studio extension tailored for developers building mobile and desktop apps with .NET MAUI. It includes code generators, UI templates, and design elements that help you hit the ground running.

Why do developers love it?

  • Pre-built UI templates for rapid development.
  • Integration-ready Syncfusion .NET MAUI components.
  • Best practices are embedded in every template.
  • Saves significant setup and configuration time.

UI Kits for Angular, React, and Blazor

Syncfusion’s Essential UI Kit is a developer-friendly collection of pre-built, fully customizable UI blocks for Angular, React, and Blazor. With 160+ UI blocks for Angular and React, and 120+ UI blocks for Blazor, it streamlines your UI development process, eliminates repetitive coding, and helps you build modern, responsive applications in minutes instead of days.

Key features:

  • Ready-to-use UI blocks for common layouts like dashboards, forms, and e-commerce.
  • Seamless integration with Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap 5.3.
  • Fully customizable components to match your brand and design system.
  • Optimized for all screen sizes, desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Perfect for enterprise apps, marketing sites, dashboards, and chat apps.

Web Figma UI Kit

The Web Figma UI Kit is a collection of UI components and layouts designed specifically for modern web applications. Whether you’re building dashboards, forms, or e-commerce interfaces, this kit provides a solid foundation for pixel-perfect design.

Key features:

  • Highly customizable components and layouts.
  • Optimized for responsive web design.
  • Perfect alignment with Syncfusion component styles.
  • A go-to resource for UI/UX designers working on web projects.

Design and Utilities

Metro Studio Icon Designer

Metro Studio is a free icon design tool that offers over 7,000 customizable flat and wireframe icons. It allows developers and designers to create, modify, and export icons suited for desktop, mobile, and web applications.

Key features:

  • A massive library of modern, flat-style icons.
  • Icon customization with size, color, and layers.
  • Export to multiple formats (PNG, JPEG, SVG, GIF, XAML)
  • Effortlessly turn your icon set into a sleek, web-ready font pack
  • Saves countless hours in icon design.

Diagram Builder

The Diagram Builder is an intuitive, browser-based visual designer that enables users to create flowcharts, organization charts, UML diagrams, and more, all without writing a single line of code.

Key features:

  • Drag-and-drop shapes and connectors.
  • Real-time layout adjustments and custom properties.
  • Export options for integration into presentations or apps.
  • Powered by Syncfusion’s diagramming engine.

QR Code Generator

A lightweight, web-based tool that lets you generate fully customizable QR codes in seconds. Whether you’re embedding links, logos, contact info, or product details, this tool makes QR code generation fast and reliable.

Highlights:

  • Adjustable size, color, and error correction level.
  • Multiple data types (URLs, text, phone numbers).
  • Downloadable in PNG and SVG formats.
  • Ideal for marketing, mobile apps, packaging, and beyond.

Productivity and Learning

Succinctly Series—Latest Technology Ebooks

The Succinctly® Series is a collection of over 200 free ebooks authored by industry experts. Covering a wide range of technologies, such as .NET, C#, JavaScript, machine learning, and DevOps, these ebooks are concise, practical, and ideal for in-depth learning or as a quick reference.

What you’ll find?

  • Beginner to advanced topics.
  • Always up to date with the latest tech trends.
  • Completely free—no subscription required.
  • Perfect for individual learners and dev teams.

Bold PDF Tools

Bold PDF Tools is an all-in-one web app for fast and secure PDF management. Merge, convert, edit, and protect your documents, right from your browser, with no installation required.

Key features:

  • Merge, split, and compress PDFs with drag-and-drop ease.
  • Edit PDFs by adding text, shapes, annotations, or images.
  • Rearrange, rotate, extract, or delete pages.
  • Encrypt or unlock PDFs with password protection.

Why choose Syncfusion’s free tools?

These tools are built to support developers and designers at every stage, from concept to deployment. They reflect Syncfusion’s commitment to giving back to the developer community by offering practical, high-quality, zero-cost solutions that make a real impact.

Whether you’re building your first app or launching your next big product, Syncfusion’s free tools are here to help you go further, faster.

Conclusion

At Syncfusion, we’re committed to making your development journey easier, faster, and more productive, without adding to your budget. Our collection of free tools is thoughtfully designed to support developers, designers, and creators at every level. Whether you’re prototyping a new idea, building a feature-rich application, or streamlining your daily workflow, there’s a free Syncfusion tool ready to help.

So why wait? Explore our suite of free tools today and experience the power of building better with less effort and greater impact. And this is just the beginning; more powerful tools are coming in the upcoming releases. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!

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Hi, I'm Meena, Team Lead at Syncfusion. Since 2022, I’ve been passionately crafting video content, tutorials, and blogs that make complex tech topics simple, visual, and impactful. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging content—whether it's new features or product stories. Follow me for fresh insights on development and tech content creation.

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