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29 free browser tools

Free browser tools for creators

Design thumbnails, trim and convert video, clean audio, plan content with AI, and check your camera, mic and bitrate before you go live. Most video and audio tools run in your browser, so files stay on your device.

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YouTube Thumbnail Maker Design a YouTube thumbnail from a ready-made template, edit text and images, remove a person background, and export up to 4K. Open tool Video Trimmer Cut MP4, MOV, and WebM clips down to the exact segment you need for highlights, countdowns, and stream promos. Open tool AI YouTube Video Analyzer Review YouTube titles, descriptions, and content positioning before you publish or update a video. Open tool Streaming bitrate calculator Find the OBS bitrate your connection can hold and the upload speed you need for YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Facebook, or any RTMP destination. Open tool
  • Files stay on your device Most video and audio tools edit in your browser, without a file upload.
  • Made for creator work Clips, loops, podcasts, Shorts, thumbnails and the checks before a stream.
  • Ready when you go live Take finished videos into Upstream to stream, schedule or multistream them.

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Choose a focused utility for the task in front of you, from thumbnail design and browser-based video editing to AI planning and device checks.

For live streamers 6

Check your setup and make the screens and loops you use when you go live.

  • Starting Soon Screen Maker Make a starting soon, be right back or ending screen with a countdown timer, as a PNG or an MP4 for OBS.
  • Streaming bitrate calculator Find the OBS bitrate your connection can hold and the upload speed you need for YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Facebook, or any RTMP destination.
  • Test your camera Preview your webcam, confirm browser access, and check how your video looks before going live.
  • Test your microphone Confirm the right audio input, check mic access, and watch signal levels before recording or streaming.
  • Loop Video Repeat short clips into longer ambient loops, waiting-room visuals, countdowns, and 24/7 stream assets.
  • AI Live Stream Ideas Generator Generate 24/7 stream concepts, channel angles, and evergreen programming ideas for YouTube and Twitch.

For music channels 6

Turn tracks into videos and visualizers, tag your library and keep the loudness even, ready for YouTube or a 24/7 radio.

  • Add Audio to Video Add music to a video or turn an MP3 and a picture into an MP4. Arrange tracks and loop the audio to a set length.
  • Audio Visualizer Start with a song or a video that already has sound, then add bars, a wave or a circle and export an MP4.
  • MP3 Metadata Editor Batch edit MP3 tags, cover art, artist names, titles, albums, and other ID3 metadata in the browser.
  • MP3 Normalizer Normalize perceived loudness so ads, music beds, intros, and spoken clips feel more consistent.
  • Audio Converter Convert recordings, voice memos and music to MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG or FLAC without uploading them.
  • Video to MP3 Converter Extract MP3 audio from video recordings for podcasts, interviews, promos, and spoken-word clips.

For podcasts and voice 3

Clean up recordings and pull the sound out of a video before you publish an episode.

  • Extract Audio from Video Save the soundtrack of a recording in its original quality, or as MP3, WAV or M4A, for podcasts, edits and transcripts.
  • Audio Noise Reducer Reduce steady background noise from voiceovers, podcast segments, intros, and recorded stream audio.
  • Silence Remover Remove dead air from spoken audio to tighten podcasts, voice tracks, announcements, and explainers.

For YouTube videos 6

Design and check thumbnails, then write titles, descriptions, scripts and Shorts ideas with AI.

  • YouTube Thumbnail Maker Design a YouTube thumbnail from a ready-made template, edit text and images, remove a person background, and export up to 4K.
  • YouTube Thumbnail Checker Import a YouTube thumbnail, get an AI visual review, or upscale it 2× on your device. Compare and download without redesigning it.
  • AI YouTube Video Analyzer Review YouTube titles, descriptions, and content positioning before you publish or update a video.
  • YouTube Metadata Generator Generate a YouTube title, description, tags, hashtags, and pinned comment from one focused brief.
  • AI Video Script Generator Create hooks, outlines, talking points, and first drafts for creator videos and marketing content.
  • AI Shorts Ideas Generator Find short-form video ideas for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts when you need daily topics.

For video files 8

Trim, crop, resize, compress and convert clips in your browser before you upload or schedule them.

  • Video Trimmer Cut MP4, MOV, and WebM clips down to the exact segment you need for highlights, countdowns, and stream promos.
  • Video Cropper Crop landscape, vertical, square, and portrait video for YouTube, Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and social posts.
  • Video Compressor Reduce large video files in your browser so they are easier to upload, archive, and share with your team.
  • Video Resizer Resize landscape, vertical, square, and portrait clips for stream scenes, Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.
  • Video Speed Changer Speed up or slow down MP4, MOV, and WebM clips while keeping video and audio aligned.
  • Video to MP4 Converter Convert common video formats into MP4 for more reliable playback, uploads, and live production workflows.
  • Remove Audio From Video Strip audio from video files when you need silent loops, background visuals, B-roll, or signage assets.
  • Video to GIF Converter Turn short clips into looping GIFs for product demos, reactions, social posts, and lightweight previews.

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From quick prep to full streaming workflows

These free utilities cover the small jobs around content creation. For continuous channels and team production, Upstream also supports 24/7 live streaming, pre-recorded live streams, multistreaming, and Live Studio broadcasts.

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24/7 live streaming workflow preview
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24/7 live streaming

Run a 24/7 live stream from your videos.

Upload once, build a playlist, and let Upstream run continuous live playout without OBS, a VPS, or an always-on computer.

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Pre-recorded live streaming workflow preview
Pre-recorded live streaming workflow preview
Pre-recorded live streaming

Schedule finished videos as live events.

Turn recordings into scheduled live streams, premieres, loops, and recurring broadcasts from the same cloud workflow.

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Multistreaming workflow preview
Multistreaming workflow preview
Multistreaming

Send one feed to every platform that matters.

Go live to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Facebook, Rumble, and custom RTMP without making your upload connection carry every copy.

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Live Studio workflow preview
Live Studio workflow preview
Live Studio

Produce browser-based live shows with guests.

Invite speakers, share screens, manage scenes, and add branded overlays for podcasts, webinars, interviews, and launches.

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24/7 Live Streaming Run cloud channels that stay live around the clock. Live Studio Invite guests, share screens, and add branded overlays in the browser. Multistreaming Send one live feed to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and RTMP endpoints. Pre-recorded Live Streaming Upload pre-recorded videos & Go Live without the stress of live production. Free plan 24 hours a month with no watermark. Multi-channel streaming Separate live channels from one account. Enterprise Setups for teams, labels and agencies. About Upstream Who we are and how Upstream works.
Scheduling Streams that start and end on their own. Multichat Every platform's chat in one feed. Overlays Layers and widgets in Stream Designer. Stings, jingles and ads Inserts that play between your videos. Playback controls Skip or play any file while you stay live. Audio and video playlists Loop music and visuals separately. Team access Invite your team, each with their own role. RTMP server Stream in from OBS or any encoder. Live Streaming API Run streams, media and queues from code. MCP Server Manage streams from your AI assistant. All features Everything Upstream does, on one page.
YouTube live streaming Twitch live streaming Kick live streaming Facebook live streaming Instagram live streaming TikTok TikTok live streaming Rumble live streaming Mixcloud live streaming 30+ more Plus any custom RTMP or SRT destination.
Platform limits Bitrate and duration caps for each platform. Integrations Setup guides for OBS, vMix, cameras and more. VTuber Streaming Go live with your avatar on every platform.
Blog Guides, platform rules and news for anyone who goes live. Guides Setup guides for 24/7 streams, multistreaming and RTMP. Release Notes The new features in each Upstream update, in one place. Free Tools Video, audio, thumbnail and AI tools, plus camera and mic checks. Helpdesk Step by step setup help and troubleshooting for Upstream. Service status Current service health, uptime history and incident updates. Live Streaming FAQ Short answers to what people ask before they go live. Compare Upstream Upstream side by side with Restream, StreamYard and others. Image Latest post YouTube Dual Stream: What the Vertical Copy Does and How to Turn It Off
Always-on 24/7 Live Streaming Run cloud channels that stay live around the clock.
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Real-time live Live Studio Invite guests, share screens, and add branded overlays in the browser.
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One stream, 30+ platforms Multistreaming Send one live feed to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and RTMP endpoints.
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Schedule & Automate Pre-recorded Live Streaming Upload pre-recorded videos & Go Live without the stress of live production.
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Free plan 24 hours a month with no watermark.
Multi-channel streaming Separate live channels from one account.
Enterprise Setups for teams, labels and agencies.
About Upstream Who we are and how Upstream works.
Scheduling Streams that start and end on their own. Multichat Every platform's chat in one feed. Overlays Layers and widgets in Stream Designer. Stings, jingles and ads Inserts that play between your videos. Playback controls Skip or play any file while you stay live. Audio and video playlists Loop music and visuals separately. Team access Invite your team, each with their own role. RTMP server Stream in from OBS or any encoder.
Live Streaming API Run streams, media and queues from code.
MCP Server Manage streams from your AI assistant.
All features Everything Upstream does, on one page.
YouTube live streaming. 24/7 channels with midroll ads. Twitch live streaming. Streams restart on their own at 48 hours. Kick live streaming. Stay live with your computer off. Facebook live streaming. Schedule lives that start on their own. Instagram live streaming. Go live from your browser or the cloud. TikTok TikTok live streaming. Go live on TikTok and Instagram at once. Rumble live streaming. Add Rumble to your YouTube or Kick stream. Mixcloud live streaming. DJ sets and radio shows from your browser. 30+ more Plus any custom RTMP or SRT destination.
Platform limits Bitrate and duration caps for each platform.
Integrations Setup guides for OBS, vMix, cameras and more.
VTuber Streaming Go live with your avatar on every platform.
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