The following tools can support web design, development, image editing, file transfer, server connections, and browser testing. Choose software that meets your project needs and is approved for use in your environment.
Web Design and Prototyping
- Figma – Interface design, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
- Adobe Express – Simple web pages, landing pages, and visual content.
Code Editors
Use a code editor to create and edit HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web files.
- Visual Studio Code (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- BBEdit (Mac)
- Notepad++ (Windows)
- Sublime Text (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Image and Graphics Tools
- Adobe Photoshop – Image editing and optimization.
- Adobe Illustrator – Vector graphics and illustration.
- GIMP (Windows, Mac, Linux) – Free image-editing software.
Note: See Adobe Creative Cloud for information about access to Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Adobe applications.
File Transfer
Use an SFTP client to transfer website files securely.
Server Connections
Browsers
Test websites in current versions of commonly used browsers: