Simple, privacy-focused web tools built to solve real-world development problems
Image Tools
- Image Converter & Resizer: Resize images and convert between WebP, PNG, JPG, ICO, and BMP, with photo metadata removed.
- SVG Path Rotator: Rotate SVG path data by any angle and copy the updated path.
- PNG to WebP Converter: Convert PNG images to smaller WebP files for the web, keeping transparency.
- JPG to WebP Converter: Convert JPG photos to WebP for faster loading pages, at the quality you choose.
- WebP to PNG Converter: Convert WebP images to PNG to open and edit them in any app.
- WebP to JPG Converter: Convert WebP images to JPG for apps and sites that do not accept WebP.
- PNG to JPG Converter: Convert PNG photos and screenshots to much smaller JPG files.
- JPG to PNG Converter: Convert JPG photos to PNG to edit them without further quality loss.
- Favicon Generator: Make a favicon.ico for your website from a PNG, JPG, or WebP image.
- Image Resizer: Resize images to an exact width or height, keeping their proportions and format.
- EXIF Remover: Remove GPS location, camera details, and other hidden data from photos before sharing.
- Image to Base64: Turn an image into a Base64 data URL, with ready-to-paste HTML and CSS.
Developer Tools
- JWT Decoder: Decode JSON Web Tokens to read the header, payload, and expiry, without sending them anywhere.
- OpenAPI Viewer: View an OpenAPI specification from any URL as readable API documentation.
- JSON Formatter & Validator: Format, validate, and minify JSON, with the line and column of any error.
- Base64 Encoder & Decoder: Encode text or files to Base64 and decode it back, with UTF-8 and URL-safe support.
- URL Encoder & Decoder: Percent-encode text for URLs and query strings, or decode it back to readable text.
- Hash Generator: Get MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hashes of text or files, and check a file against its hash.
- Unix Timestamp Converter: Convert Unix timestamps to readable dates in UTC and your time zone, and dates back to timestamps.
Color & Design Tools
- Color Converter: Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK, with a color picker and preview.
- Color Contrast Checker: Check text and background colors against the WCAG AA and AAA contrast levels.
Text Tools
- Word Counter: Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, with reading and speaking time.
- Case Converter: Convert text to upper, lower, title, or sentence case, or to camelCase, snake_case, and other code cases.
- Diff Checker: Compare two texts line by line and see what was added, removed, or changed.
Generators
- UUID Generator: Generate random version 4 or time-ordered version 7 UUIDs, up to 1,000 at once.
- Password Generator: Generate strong random passwords with your choice of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Introduction
Welcome to Ap Tul, a growing collection of online utilities designed to streamline the day-to-day tasks of software development.
This site is built on a simple philosophy: Necessity breeds creation.
As a software developer, I often encounter niche tasks - like specific file conversions or data formatting - that require simple, immediate solutions. Instead of scouring the web for ad-heavy third-party tools, I build the solutions I need myself and add them here. The result is a library of lightweight, purpose-built tools that prioritize function, speed, and privacy.
Why Use Ap Tul?
- Built for Real Workflows: Every tool on this site exists because it was needed for a real project.
- Privacy First: Many online tools require uploading files to a server. My tools, like the Image Converter, utilize technologies like Rust and WebAssembly to process data directly in your browser.
- No Clutter: No paywalls, no aggressive ads, just the utility you need.
Tool Spotlight: Image Converter & Resizer
I recently needed a fast way to batch-convert PNGs to WebP and resize them for a web project. The result is the Ap Tul Image Converter.
- Features: Resize images with preserved aspect ratios, convert formats (PNG, WebP, JPG, ICO), and automatically strip sensitive metadata (GPS, EXIF) for enhanced privacy.
- Tech: Powered by Rust and WebAssembly for native-level performance within the browser.
What's Next?
Ap Tul is in active development. As I tackle new challenges in my software engineering career, this library will grow. Bookmark this page to keep these utilities handy for your own workflow.