Many people seem to write off free Internet software and tools as cheap, knock-off products that pale in comparison to the software that they pay to use. However, what if we tell you that there is software out there that can do just as good a job as the one you pay for, and they are free too?

The Internet is a truly wonderful place and we mean it. Today on Topthingy, we will show you 3 free tools so good that you must doublecheck to make sure they are free.

1. Davinci Resolve 15

Davinci Resolve 15 is an extremely powerful video editor, audio editor, and color corrector all in one package. It includes everything you will ever need for video editing, from captioning, annotation, timeline tracking to playback engine and video optimization.

The software truly lets you work your video the way you want. It contains virtually all the imaginable editing tool for every editing style. And it’s a free software!

If you prefer to support the developer, you can instead subscribe to their studio version which costs $299. The paid version includes some additional features such as multi-user collaboration and 3D tools.

However, if you are just after editing software, the free version has all the tools you need.

2. Audacity

Audacity is an audio editor and recorder that is easy to use, boasts a wide range of features and is free. On top of that, the software interface is translated into many languages, making it even more convenient for those who prefer to work in their native language.

Using Audacity, you can record live audio and process the audio to play it back. The software also allows you to convert old tapes and recordings into digital recordings or burn them onto CDs.

Audacity also supports a wide range of audio formats such as AC3, AAC and WMA and even more formats from optional libraries that you can install.

3. GIMP

GIMP stands for GNU Imagine Manipulation Program. It is an image editor with many sophisticated tools to edit and process your photos.

The main selling point of this tool is not just its price. It’s one of those image editing tools that you can pick up and learn very quickly, not to mention the supportive developers with their in-depth tutorials on how to use GIMP.

All in all

Many people are hesitant to use free Internet tools due to the risk of their computer being hijacked by adware/malware or due to quality concerns.

The truth is, if you dig deep enough, there are some diamonds in the rough here that can really help you out big time. The three software mentioned above is just three among many useful other applications that are not only free but also powerful tools. It never hurts to try.