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Product launches, financial explainers, developer tutorials, and behind-the-scenes engineering — from the team building Tools.Town.
SIP Calculator
Introducing the SIP Calculator — Plan Your Wealth, One Month at a Time
We just launched a free SIP Calculator that shows you exactly how your monthly investments grow over time. Here's what it does, why we built it, and how to use it.
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Border Radius Generator
Introducing Border Radius Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Border Radius Generator lets you design CSS border-radius values visually — from perfect circles to pill shapes and asymmetric blobs — with live preview and instant CSS output.
Binary Converter
Introducing Binary Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Binary Converter translates between binary, decimal, hexadecimal, and octal instantly. Paste a number, pick the base, and get the result — no math required.
Box Shadow Generator
Introducing Box Shadow Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Box Shadow Generator lets you craft CSS box-shadow values visually — adjust offset, blur, spread, color, and opacity with sliders and see the result instantly.
Business Days Calculator
Introducing Business Days Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Business Days Calculator counts working days between two dates, skipping weekends and optional public holidays. Get exact day counts for deadlines, SLAs, and project timelines.
Character Counter
Introducing Character Counter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Character Counter counts characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs as you type — with limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, SMS, and custom targets.
Color Palette Generator
Introducing Color Palette Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Color Palette Generator creates harmonious 5-color palettes from any base color using color theory modes — complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and more.
Color Converter
Introducing Color Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Color Converter translates between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSB, and CMYK color formats instantly. Paste any color value and get all five formats at once.
Color Picker
Introducing Color Picker — Now Live on Tools.Town
Color Picker gives you a visual canvas to select any color and instantly get its HEX, RGB, and HSL values — with a hue slider, opacity control, and one-click copy.
Contrast Checker
Introducing Contrast Checker — Now Live on Tools.Town
Contrast Checker calculates the WCAG color contrast ratio between a foreground and background color and tells you whether it passes AA and AAA accessibility standards.
CSS Beautifier
Introducing CSS Beautifier — Now Live on Tools.Town
CSS Beautifier formats minified or messy CSS into clean, readable code with consistent indentation, property sorting, and vendor prefix handling.
Cron Expression Parser
Introducing Cron Expression Parser — Now Live on Tools.Town
Cron Expression Parser translates cron expressions into plain English and shows the next 10 scheduled run times — no more guessing what '*/15 9-17 * * 1-5' means.
CSS Gradient Generator
Introducing CSS Gradient Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
CSS Gradient Generator lets you build linear and radial CSS gradients visually — up to 6 color stops, live preview, preset library, and instant copy. Free and in-browser.
CSS Minifier
Introducing CSS Minifier — Now Live on Tools.Town
CSS Minifier removes whitespace, comments, and redundant code from your stylesheets to reduce file size and speed up page loads — paste, minify, copy.
CSV to JSON
Introducing CSV to JSON — Now Live on Tools.Town
CSV to JSON converts spreadsheet data to structured JSON instantly — paste a CSV, get clean JSON with proper types, array output, and one-click copy.
Currency Converter
Introducing Currency Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Currency Converter converts between 150+ currencies using up-to-date exchange rates — enter an amount, pick currencies, and get the result instantly.
Date Calculator
Introducing Date Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Date Calculator adds or subtracts days, weeks, months, and years from any date — find deadlines, expiry dates, and future or past dates without counting on a calendar.
Date Difference
Introducing Date Difference — Now Live on Tools.Town
Date Difference calculates the exact gap between two dates — in days, weeks, months, and years — including a breakdown of hours, minutes, and seconds if needed.
Duplicate Line Remover
Introducing Duplicate Line Remover — Now Live on Tools.Town
Duplicate Line Remover strips repeated lines from any text instantly — paste a list, remove duplicates, sort if needed, and copy the clean result.
Epoch Converter
Introducing Epoch Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Epoch Converter translates Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and vice versa — in seconds or milliseconds, any timezone, with live 'current timestamp' display.
Favicon Generator
Introducing Favicon Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Favicon Generator creates all favicon sizes you need from a single image — 16×16, 32×32, 180×180 (Apple Touch), and the modern SVG favicon — ready to drop into your site.
FD Calculator
Introducing FD Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
FD Calculator computes the maturity amount and interest earned on a Fixed Deposit — enter principal, interest rate, tenure, and compounding frequency to see the breakdown.
Find and Replace
Introducing Find and Replace — Now Live on Tools.Town
Find and Replace searches and replaces text across a block of content — with regex support, case sensitivity toggle, whole-word matching, and a match count.
Focus Timer
Introducing Focus Timer — Now Live on Tools.Town
Focus Timer is a configurable countdown timer for deep work sessions — set your focus duration, get an alert when time's up, and track how many sessions you complete.
Gratuity Calculator
Introducing Gratuity Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Gratuity Calculator computes the gratuity amount payable under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 — enter your last drawn salary and years of service to get the exact figure.
Habit Tracker
Introducing Habit Tracker — Now Live on Tools.Town
Habit Tracker helps you build streaks on daily habits — add habits, check them off each day, and watch your streak grow. No account required, data stays in your browser.
Image Color Picker
Introducing Image Color Picker — Now Live on Tools.Town
Image Color Picker lets you click anywhere on an uploaded image to extract the exact HEX, RGB, and HSL color values at that pixel — no design software needed.
Image Compressor
Introducing Image Compressor — Now Live on Tools.Town
Image Compressor reduces JPEG, PNG, and WebP file sizes in your browser — adjust quality, see the size reduction, and download the compressed image.
Image Cropper
Introducing Image Cropper — Now Live on Tools.Town
Image Cropper lets you crop photos in-browser with freeform selection, preset aspect ratios, and rotation — no software to install, no upload to a server.
JPG to PNG Converter
Introducing JPG to PNG Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
JPG to PNG Converter converts JPEG images to PNG format in your browser — lossless output, transparent background option, and no upload to any server.
JSON to XML
Introducing JSON to XML — Now Live on Tools.Town
JSON to XML converts JSON objects and arrays to valid, well-formed XML — with configurable root element names, attribute handling, and instant copy.
Image Resizer
Introducing Image Resizer — Now Live on Tools.Town
Image Resizer changes image dimensions by pixels or percentage — with aspect ratio lock, batch processing, and in-browser processing that keeps your files private.
JSON Formatter
Introducing JSON Formatter — Now Live on Tools.Town
JSON Formatter is a free browser-based tool that instantly beautifies, validates, and minifies JSON — no sign-up, no server uploads, just clean output.
JSON Validator
Introducing JSON Validator — Now Live on Tools.Town
JSON Validator checks if your JSON is syntactically valid, highlights errors with line numbers, and shows the parsed structure — so you know exactly what's wrong and where.
JSON to CSV
Introducing JSON to CSV — Now Live on Tools.Town
JSON to CSV converts JSON arrays to spreadsheet-ready CSV — flattens nested objects, handles arrays, and gives you a clean table you can open in Excel or Google Sheets.
JWT Decoder
Introducing JWT Decoder — Now Live on Tools.Town
JWT Decoder decodes JSON Web Tokens instantly — paste a JWT and see the header, payload, and signature sections in human-readable format, with expiry status.
JWT Generator
Introducing JWT Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
JWT Generator creates signed JSON Web Tokens for testing and development — configure header, payload claims, signing algorithm, and secret to produce a valid JWT instantly.
Length Converter
Introducing Length Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Length Converter converts between metric and imperial length units — meters, feet, inches, centimeters, kilometers, miles, and more — all at once from a single input.
Loan Calculator
Introducing Loan Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Loan Calculator computes your monthly EMI, total interest, and full amortization schedule from loan amount, interest rate, and tenure — no spreadsheet required.
MD5 Generator
Introducing MD5 Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
MD5 Generator computes the MD5 hash of any text input instantly — useful for checksums, data integrity checks, and legacy system compatibility.
Markdown to HTML
Introducing Markdown to HTML — Now Live on Tools.Town
Markdown to HTML converts Markdown text to clean HTML instantly — with live preview, GitHub Flavored Markdown support, and optional syntax highlighting for code blocks.
Notes App
Introducing Notes App — Now Live on Tools.Town
Notes App is a minimal, distraction-free notepad in your browser — type, save, and organize quick notes without any sign-up. Data stays in your browser.
PNG to JPG Converter
Introducing PNG to JPG Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
PNG to JPG Converter converts PNG images to JPEG format in your browser — set quality, choose background color for transparency, and download instantly.
Pomodoro Timer
Introducing Pomodoro Timer — Now Live on Tools.Town
Pomodoro Timer runs the classic 25/5 focus-break cycle with customizable durations, session counting, browser alerts, and an audible chime — no sign-up, starts instantly.
PPF Calculator
Introducing PPF Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
PPF Calculator computes your Public Provident Fund maturity amount, year-by-year balance, and total interest earned over the full 15-year tenure at the current interest rate.
Random Decision Maker
Introducing Random Decision Maker — Now Live on Tools.Town
Random Decision Maker picks a random choice from a list you provide — type your options, spin the wheel, and let chance decide. Fun, fair, and instant.
Regex Tester
Introducing Regex Tester — Now Live on Tools.Town
Regex Tester lets you write and test regular expressions against sample text — with live match highlighting, capture group display, flags selector, and a quick reference guide.
Remove Extra Spaces
Introducing Remove Extra Spaces — Now Live on Tools.Town
Remove Extra Spaces strips double spaces, leading/trailing whitespace, and excessive blank lines from any text — paste, clean, copy.
Salary Calculator
Introducing Salary Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Salary Calculator breaks down a CTC into take-home pay — showing Basic, HRA, PF, professional tax, income tax, and net in-hand salary in one clear view.
SHA-256 Generator
Introducing SHA-256 Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
SHA-256 Generator computes the SHA-256 cryptographic hash of any text input — instant, in-browser, with hex and Base64 output formats.
Speed Converter
Introducing Speed Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Speed Converter converts between km/h, mph, m/s, knots, and Mach number instantly — all units visible at once from a single input value.
Text Diff Checker
Introducing Text Diff Checker — Now Live on Tools.Town
Text Diff Checker compares two blocks of text side by side and highlights every added, removed, and changed line — like git diff but for any text in your browser.
Text Reverser
Introducing Text Reverser — Now Live on Tools.Town
Text Reverser flips text backwards — reverse characters, words, or lines in any text block. Useful for palindrome tests, code tricks, and wordplay.
Text Sorter
Introducing Text Sorter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Text Sorter sorts lines alphabetically, numerically, or by length — with ascending/descending order, case sensitivity toggle, and duplicate removal option.
Text to Slug
Introducing Text to Slug — Now Live on Tools.Town
Text to Slug converts any title or phrase into a URL-safe slug — lowercase, hyphenated, with special characters stripped and Unicode transliterated.
Time Duration Calculator
Introducing Time Duration Calculator — Now Live on Tools.Town
Time Duration Calculator adds and subtracts time durations — hours, minutes, and seconds — to find total elapsed time, session lengths, and scheduling gaps.
Timezone Converter
Introducing Timezone Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Timezone Converter shows a time in multiple cities simultaneously — schedule meetings across time zones and find overlapping working hours without mental math.
To-Do List
Introducing To-Do List — Now Live on Tools.Town
To-Do List is a clean, persistent browser task manager — add tasks, check them off, reorder, and organize by priority. No account, no sync, data stays local.
UUID Generator
Introducing UUID Generator — Now Live on Tools.Town
UUID Generator creates cryptographically random UUIDs (v4) in bulk — generate 1 to 1000 at a time, copy individually or all at once, with nil and v1 options.
Week Number Finder
Introducing Week Number Finder — Now Live on Tools.Town
Week Number Finder tells you the ISO week number for any date — and conversely, which dates fall in any given week number. Perfect for planning, reporting, and scheduling.
Weight Converter
Introducing Weight Converter — Now Live on Tools.Town
Weight Converter converts between kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, stones, and more — all units visible at once from a single input value.
XML Formatter
Introducing XML Formatter — Now Live on Tools.Town
XML Formatter beautifies minified or messy XML with proper indentation, validates well-formedness, and highlights syntax errors with line numbers.
EMI Calculator
Free EMI Calculator — Monthly Payment, Total Interest & Amortisation Table
Tools.Town's EMI Calculator shows your monthly loan payment, total interest payable, and a full month-by-month amortisation schedule. Free, instant, works for all loan types.
GST Calculator
Free GST Calculator — Calculate GST Instantly, No Signup
Tools.Town's GST Calculator lets you calculate GST-inclusive and exclusive amounts, see CGST/SGST/IGST breakdowns, and verify your bills in seconds. Free, client-side, no data sent anywhere.
Password Generator
Free Password Generator — Strong, Random, Instant
Tools.Town's Password Generator creates cryptographically random passwords in your browser. Set length, choose character sets, see entropy in bits. No data leaves your device.
HRA Exemption Guide
How to Calculate Your HRA Exemption — Step-by-Step Guide (FY 2025-26)
House Rent Allowance exemption trips up most salaried employees at tax time. Here's a clear walkthrough of how it's calculated, with real examples, edge cases, and a free calculator.
Compound Interest
Free Compound Interest Calculator — See How Your Money Grows
Calculate compound interest for any principal, rate, compounding frequency, and tenure. See the final amount, total interest earned, and a year-by-year growth breakdown.
HRA Calculator
Free HRA Calculator — Calculate Your HRA Exemption for FY 2025-26
Calculate your HRA tax exemption under Section 10(13A). Enter basic salary, HRA received, and rent paid — the calculator finds the minimum across all three methods and shows your taxable HRA.
Unit Converter
Free Unit Converter — Length, Weight, Temperature, Area, Volume & More
Convert between units across 8 families: length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, data size, and time. 50+ units supported. Instant, client-side.
Fixed vs Floating Rates
Fixed vs Floating Interest Rates — Which Should You Choose for Your Home Loan?
The interest rate type you choose can cost or save you lakhs over a 20-year home loan. Here's an honest comparison of fixed and floating rates so you can decide.
EMI API in React
Integrating the Tools.Town EMI API in a React App — A Complete Walkthrough
A step-by-step guide to adding loan EMI calculation to your React application using the Tools.Town REST API. Covers setup, authentication, and rendering results.
Why We Chose Astro
Why We Chose Astro for Tools.Town — and What We Learned After 150+ Pages
We rebuilt Tools.Town on Astro 5 after outgrowing a Next.js setup. Here's what drove the decision, what surprised us, and what we'd do differently.
SIP vs Lump Sum
SIP vs Lump Sum — Which Investment Strategy Wins Over 10 Years?
Two investors, same amount of money, different strategies. We ran the numbers across three market scenarios — here's what the data actually says.
Base64 Encoder
Free Base64 Encoder & Decoder — Text to Base64 Instantly
Encode any text to Base64 or Base64URL, or decode Base64 back to plain text. Handles Unicode via TextEncoder. Free, instant, client-side.
Lorem Ipsum
Free Lorem Ipsum Generator — Placeholder Text by Word, Sentence, or Paragraph
Generate standard Lorem Ipsum or randomised placeholder text in any length — by word count, sentence count, or paragraph count. Instant, free, no signup.
URL Encoder
Free URL Encoder & Decoder — Encode Special Characters for URLs
Encode text or full URLs with percent-encoding, or decode encoded URL strings back to readable text. Handles Unicode, emoji, and all reserved characters.
Case Converter
Free Case Converter — 9 Text Case Formats, Instant
Convert text to UPPER CASE, lower case, Title Case, Sentence case, camelCase, PascalCase, snake_case, kebab-case, or dot.case — instantly, no signup.
Word Counter
Free Word Counter — Count Words, Characters, Sentences & Reading Time
Paste or type any text and instantly see the word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.
Age Calculator
Free Age Calculator — Your Exact Age in Years, Months & Days
Enter your date of birth and see your exact age — years, months, and days. Also shows the next birthday countdown and total days lived.
Temperature Converter
Free Temperature Converter — Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin & Rankine
Convert temperatures between Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and Rankine simultaneously. All four values update live as you type.
BMI Calculator
Free BMI Calculator — Find Your Healthy Weight Range
Calculate your Body Mass Index using metric (kg/cm) or imperial (lb/in) inputs. Instantly see your BMI, category (Underweight, Normal, Overweight, Obese), and healthy weight range.
Discount Calculator
Free Discount Calculator — Find the Final Price in Seconds
Enter a price and a discount percentage and instantly see the final price, savings amount, and effective discount. Supports stacked discounts.
Percentage Calculator
Free Percentage Calculator — Three Modes, Instant Results
Tools.Town's Percentage Calculator handles three common maths problems: X% of Y, X is what percent of Y, and the percentage change from X to Y. Free, instant, no signup.
Tip Calculator
Free Tip Calculator — Split the Bill, Any Way You Like
Calculate your restaurant tip and split the total among any number of people. Choose your tip percentage, enter the bill amount, and get per-person totals instantly.
Hash Generator
Free Hash Generator — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512
Generate cryptographic hash digests for any text — MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512. Runs fully in-browser using the Web Crypto API. Free, instant, private.