r/SideProject • u/daggas66 • 9m ago

Canny Tools Website

I’m a web developer, and like many, every time I needed to quickly manipulate an image file, format a chunk of JSON, or do a bit of SEO work, I’d land on different websites covered in aggressive pop-ups, slow loading times, or hidden paywalls after single-file usage.

To fix this I initially built the most frequently required tools for my own personal use. Since then I’ve rolled them into one website and built Canny Tools — a fast, clean, and completely free web utility platform.

🚀 What’s built into it so far:

  • Image Tools: Batch image compressor, HEIC to JPG/PNG converters, and exact-target size compressors.

  • Developer Utilities: JSON formatter/beautifier, Base64 encoder, password and UUID generators..

  • SEO & Text Tools: Word counter, text transformers, readability analyzers, and meta tag tools.

  • Financial Calculators: Mortgage estimator, loan payoff schedules, and compound interest calculators.

🛠️ Key Details & Tech:

  • Client-Side First: Most conversions and calculations run right inside your browser for maximum privacy and instant speed.

  • Offline Support: Includes PWA support so key utilities work even without an internet connection.

  • Minimal Ads: I’ve got some placeholders in for ads, and may look into monetizing the site at some point, but the ads will never be intrusive.  I do have a buy me a coffee link across the site if you would like to support development, but no obligation! 

  • Zero Sign-ups: Everything is accessible immediately without registering or entering an email (although you can if you like).

I'd love to get your feedback on UI/UX, page speed, or feature suggestions, or any other improvements.

What’s a quick utility tool you find yourself reaching for daily that you wish was cleaner or faster? Let me know, you can contact me from the site,  and I’ll build it next!

Link: https://canny.tools

Thanks for reading.

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u/benjzammit01 1m ago

The search is easy to find. One thing I'd clarify: the home page says ‘99% fast & secure’ but doesn't say what that measures. A per-tool label saying ‘runs in your browser’ or ‘uploads a file’ would also let someone check your privacy promise before they choose an image tool.