Free Tools

Free Vlogging Tools

Browser-based tools built for vloggers. No sign-up, no install, works on any device. Just open and use.

Scripting & Recording Planning & Scheduling YouTube Optimisation Thumbnails & Subtitles Camera & Gear Utilities Monetisation

These are VloggingPro's own free browser tools. Looking for third-party AI apps, agents or MCP servers for editing, subtitles or uploads? See the AI tools directory and AI video workflows.

Pre-Production

Scripting & Recording

Paste your script and read it at your own pace. Adjustable speed, font size, mirror mode and fullscreen. Keyboard shortcuts included.

Open teleprompter →

Script Outline Builder

Build a structured video script outline from your topic and format. Template-based sections, time allocations, and b-roll prompts. No AI needed.

Build outline →

Generate 15 spoken hooks for YouTube videos in 5, 10, or 15-second formats. Includes on-screen text and shot suggestions. Template-based, no AI needed.

Generate hooks →

Reading Time Calculator

Paste your teleprompter script, set speaking speed and pause preferences, then get an accurate reading time estimate with a suggested video length range.

Calculate reading time →

Workflow

Planning & Scheduling

Batch Filming Calculator

Work out how long your batch filming session will take. Enter video count, takes, B-roll and breaks to get a full time breakdown with schedule suggestions.

Calculate time →

Content Cadence Calculator

Enter your available hours and time per video phase to find a realistic upload schedule. Includes Shorts budgeting and time-saving tips.

Calculate cadence →

Upload Schedule Planner

See how long your video backlog lasts, when you will run out, and what upload rate keeps you covered. 8-week forecast table included.

Plan schedule →

Storage Needs Calculator

Estimate how much disk space your footage needs. Pick resolution, frame rate and bitrate to get a full breakdown with buffer and backup calculations.

Calculate storage →

Publishing

YouTube Optimisation

YouTube Title Generator

Get 24 click-worthy YouTube title ideas grouped by style. Curiosity, how-to, list and contrarian, with character counts and length warnings.

Generate titles →

Thumbnail Text Generator

Get 30 short, punchy text options for your YouTube thumbnails. Grouped by length with readability scores. No sign-up needed.

Generate thumbnail text →

Description & Pinned Comment Builder

Generate optimised YouTube descriptions, pinned comments and Shorts descriptions. Pick a tone, add links and key points, then copy or download.

Build descriptions →

YouTube Chapters Formatter

Paste rough timestamps in any format and get clean, correctly formatted YouTube chapters. Handles messy spacing, dots, labels before or after times, and more.

Format chapters →

YouTube Profile QR Code Generator

Generate a QR code that links to any YouTube channel, handle or custom URL. Customise colours, size and error correction, then download as PNG or SVG.

Generate QR code →

Post-Production

Thumbnails & Subtitles

Thumbnail Preview

Design YouTube thumbnails with text overlays. Preview at desktop, sidebar and mobile sizes, then export at 1280x720. Upload an image or use a solid colour.

Preview thumbnails →

Thumbnail Legibility Checker

Check whether your thumbnail text is readable at small sizes. Scores legibility with actionable suggestions for font size, contrast and word count.

Check legibility →

SRT Subtitle Offset

Shift subtitle timing forward or back by any amount. Paste .srt content, set an offset, and download the corrected file. Supports clamping and duration lock.

Adjust subtitles →

Export Settings Calculator

Get recommended resolution, bitrate, codec and audio settings for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Reels. Pick your source and priority, then copy the results.

Calculate settings →

Audio Loudness Target Helper

Check your audio against platform loudness targets. Enter current LUFS and true peak, pick a platform and get the gain change needed. Covers YouTube, TikTok, Reels and podcasts.

Check loudness →

Shooting

Camera & Gear

Exposure Triangle Helper

Enter your current ISO, shutter speed and aperture, then adjust brightness in stops. Lock one parameter and the calculator adjusts the others. Warns about handheld shake and high noise.

Calculate exposure →

Depth of Field Calculator

Calculate near and far focus distances, total DOF and hyperfocal distance for any camera and lens combination. Sensor presets, visual focus bar and shallow/deep guidance included.

Calculate DOF →

See what your lens captures on any sensor. Enter focal length and sensor size to get horizontal, vertical and diagonal field of view plus the full-frame equivalent.

Calculate FOV →

Battery Runtime Calculator

Work out how long your camera battery will last. Enter capacity in Wh or mAh, set device power draw and efficiency loss, and get a realistic runtime estimate.

Calculate runtime →

Memory Card Capacity Calculator

Find out how long you can record on your memory card. Enter card size and bitrate to get recording time with a safety reserve factored in.

Calculate capacity →

Utilities

File & Upload

Upload Time Calculator

Calculate how long your video will take to upload. Enter a file size or estimate from bitrate, set your upload speed, and get a realistic time estimate with overhead adjustment.

Calculate upload time →

Business

Monetisation

YouTube RPM Calculator

Estimate your revenue per 1,000 views from your CPM, niche and ad-view rate, then see projected earnings. The number that actually reaches your bank account.

Calculate RPM →

Sponsorship Rate Calculator

Estimate your sponsorship rate based on average views, CPM range and integration type. Includes a starter email template you can copy and send.

Calculate rate →

Creator Revenue Mix Calculator

Enter your monthly income across AdSense, sponsorships, affiliates, products and other streams. See the total, percentage split and spot over-reliance on a single source.

Calculate mix →

Affiliate Earnings Calculator

Estimate clicks, orders, revenue and commission from your affiliate links. Enter views, CTR, conversion rate, AOV and commission percentage to get a full breakdown.

Calculate earnings →

Editing Preset ROI Calculator

Find out if a preset pack, plugin or LUT is worth buying. Enter the cost, time saved per video and your hourly rate to see break-even months and total savings.

Calculate ROI →

Gear Break-even Calculator

Find out how many videos until a new piece of gear pays for itself. Factor in extra revenue, time saved and your upload rate to get a clear break-even point.

Calculate break-even →

Referral Code Generator

Generate partner referral links and discount codes. Customisable prefixes, seeded generation, CSV export and a local registry. No sign-up needed.

Generate codes →