Utilities
Timers, notepads, speech tools and odd jobs that deserve their own tab.
18 free utilities tools. Every tool runs in your browser, works without an account, and processes files locally whenever the browser allows it.
By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026
The shelf
All utilities tools
18 tools · updated for 2026
- Online NotepadpopularA distraction-free notepad that autosaves locally.
- Text RepeaterRepeat text a set number of times with separators.
- Text SplitterSplit text into chunks by words or characters.
- Text RandomizerShuffle characters, words or lines of text.
- Unicode Character LookupFind characters by code point and copy them.
- Text to SpeechRead text aloud with your browser’s voices.
- Speech to TextDictate text with the browser speech recognition API.
- Emoji PickerSearch and copy emojis quickly.
- Special Character PickerCopy symbols, arrows, currency and punctuation.
- Browser InfoInspect your browser, viewport, platform and capabilities.
- Screen RulerMeasure on-screen distances in pixels.
- StopwatchStart, stop and lap a precise timer.
- Pomodoro TimerWork in focused 25-minute sprints.
- Countdown TimerSet a countdown for any duration.
- World ClockCheck times across major cities.
- Screen Color PickerPick colours from uploaded images and copy values.
- Random PickerPick a random item from a list.
- QR Code GeneratorMake a quick QR code from text or a URL.
How this shelf works
About utilities tools
Utilities tools handle the small, repeatable jobs that show up between real work: small everyday wins. They are built as focused utilities, so each page does one job without asking you to create an account or install software.
Open a tool, add your input, adjust the settings, and download the result. Processing happens in the browser using the platform APIs available for that file type. Files are not uploaded to a server, so the tool keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
Looking for something else? Browse the full tool index or search the catalogue from the homepage.
Utilities tool questions
Are utilities tools free?
Yes. Every utilities tool on utils.sbs is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.
Are my files uploaded when I use a utilities tool?
No. The tools are designed to process input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.
Do I need to install anything to use these tools?
No. Everything runs in a modern web browser. Open a tool page, use the workspace, and download the result.
How do I choose the right utilities tool?
Each tool page describes what it does, its input and output formats, the engine it uses, and its limitations. Start with the description that matches your job, then open the tool page for the workspace and step-by-step guide.