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Social Media Tools for 2022


 
Over the years, I have experimented with different apps and photo editing platforms and have collected my top 5 go-to tools. These apps and websites have made it easy, simple, and customizable to transform my social media platforms and designs to be cohesive. In this short blog post, I will list each app and website and give an example of why I recommend them. Each one is free and user-friendly!

1. Lightroom (Adobe)

Lightroom (by Adobe) is my #1 go-to editing app for photography! It is easy to use and professional for both beginner and advanced photographers. Using Lightroom for social media posts or professional photography, I found that the mobile app is versatile and easy to copy and paste presets I have made throughout the years. I highly recommend Lightroom for a creative and cohesive editing tool.

2. Unsplash

I have used Unsplash for a few years, collecting FREE stock photos for social media graphics, presentations, and college assignments. The downloading process is clean, allowing you to find who to give credit to if necessary. The website is free and perfect for starting as a graphic designer who needs free images!

3. Canva

Where would I be without Canva?! This website and app is my daily go-to tool for creating social media graphics and advanced visual presentations. It is user-friendly and has tools to add; this includes voiceovers, drawing tools, and a direct link to programs such as Unsplash. Canva is a perfect “canvas” for work and college tool needs.

4. Unfold

Using Unfold comes with multiple tools that I highly suggest. It comes with many free (and purchasable) templates for Instagram stories and posts. This app has a layout section where you put your potential Instagram posts to see how they look on your feed. I use this app almost daily for my editing, and it has a clean and cohesive setup, making it easy to navigate. This app is perfect for the intermediate social media designer!

5. Pinterest

Pinterest: my source of inspiration. If you do not have a Pinterest, you are missing out! It is a great outlet to connect with other creatives and sources to college inspiration, recipes, and photography ideas. Pinterest is also FREE, which is perfect. Connect with me on Pinterest: @hjp_18


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