What's new
Changelog
New tools, features, and improvements at IO Tools — kept simple, updated as we ship.
Alongside everything below, we're regularly adding new tools — the full catalog now runs past 650 free calculators, converters, editors, formatters, generators, and utilities.
Jul 21, 2026
Tool collections and an RSS feed
- New tool collections group related tools around a real task — try Work with PDF files or Debug an API request.
- Added an RSS feed of the newest tools added to the catalog.
- New tools including a Regex Explainer and a Domain Extractor.
Jul 20, 2026
A full PDF toolkit, plus notes and paste sharing
- A full browser-based PDF toolkit — merge, split, and more — everything runs right in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
- Added Online Notepad and Online Pastebin for quick, private text and code sharing.
Jul 17, 2026
AI writing tools and a wave of image effects
- Launched AI Writer, a set of focused AI writing tools for emails, bios, quotes, and more, plus an AI Image Generator.
- Added a large family of image effect tools — filters, sharpening, tone and color adjustments.
- Image tools gained batch mode, so you can process several files in one go.
Jul 15, 2026
Embeddable tools and a refreshed homepage
- Builder plan subscribers can now embed any tool directly on their own website.
- Refreshed the homepage.
Jul 12, 2026
Feedback, a browser extension, and a human sitemap
- Added the ability to rate a tool and report an issue right from the tool page.
- Launched the browser extension for quick access to every tool from your toolbar.
- Added a human-readable sitemap page.
Jul 8, 2026
Simple, transparent pricing
- Every tool stays free, forever. Added an optional one-time ad-removal purchase and a Builder plan with API access — see Pricing.
Jul 7, 2026
Journal launched, plus a public API
- Launched the Journal, our blog on tools, formats, and everyday workflows.
- Opened a public API for developers building on top of IO Tools.