Chrome Extensions for Graphic Designers
As a communication designer, efficiency and creativity go hand in hand. Luckily, we have a lot of tools and softwares that make our work easier. Chrome extensions can help streamline your workflow, whether you’re working with colors, typography, layouts, or gathering inspiration. Just have in mind that you cannot use it in Safari and with MassArt google account. Here’s a list of essential Chrome extensions every designer should have in their toolkit.
🎨 Color & Typography Tools
ColorZilla – Quickly pick colors from any webpage and generate gradients.
WhatFont – Identify fonts used on a website with a single click.
Font Ninja – Inspect and test fonts live on websites.
Site Palette – Extract color palettes from any site for inspiration.
🖼 Image & Asset Management
Pablo by Buffer – Create stunning social media graphics instantly.
Unsplash Instant – Access high-quality stock images directly in your browser.
SVG Grabber – Download SVG assets from websites effortlessly.
Image Downloader – Download multiple images from a webpage in one go.
GoFullPage – Take a full scroll website page screenshot.
📏 UI/UX & Layout Tools
Window Resizer – Test responsive designs across different screen sizes.
Page Ruler Redux – Measure elements on any webpage for precision.
PerfectPixel – Overlay a design mockup to ensure pixel-perfect alignment.
🔍 Productivity & Inspiration
Toby for Chrome – Organize and save design resources in collections.
Pinterest Save Button – Save design inspiration instantly.
Muzli 2 – Get daily design inspiration from top sources.
Screenshot & Screen Recorder – Capture, annotate, and record your screen with ease.
Loom – Share your creative process with screen recordings.
Boost Your Creativity & Workflow
These extensions help designers save time, stay organized, and find inspiration effortlessly. Whether you’re crafting a new brand identity, designing a website, or working on a social media campaign, these tools will make your work more efficient and enjoyable.
Check out this article about 60 Free Resources for Graphic Designers for more helpful tools.
Miroslava Polyakova-Grigorieva (Mira) is a current junior and loves experimenting with type and incorporating 3D techniques design projects.