Graphics helpers
GifBuilder
Free, for Mac
creates animated GIF files
can create interlacing, looping, and transparency
can be used manually to collect PICT, GIF, TIFF or Photoshop images or to convert QuickTime movies, FilmStrip or PICS files
GIF Construction set
Free, for Windows
create looping animation GIF files for Netscape/Explorer web pages
create transparent GIF files
Animation Wizard helps create animation
supercompress GIF files to speed up your web pages.
Mapedit
Free, for Windows graphical editor for WWW image maps (clickable imagemaps)
can create client-side imagemaps (which reside in your HTML page and are very easy to create) or, can create server-side maps for compatibility with old browsers.
W3Kit
Free, for Mac
object-oriented tool kit for building interactive WWW graphical applications.
GIFConverter
Free, for Mac
graphics viewing and converting program
can convert between GIF, JPEG, PICT, MacPaint, CompuServe RLE, TIFF, RIFF, EPS (output only), and PNG files.
FindRGB
Free, for Windows lets you match colors you like and find What RGB combination makes them
choose the color you like as a background color, and than match another color as a foreground color, and see how they look together
choose from a color palate, or from other applications running on your screen, or you can create your own colors.
Paint Shop Pro
$69, for Windows
image viewing, editing and conversion program
numerous drawing and painting tools.
Adobe Photoshop Plug-ins
Various prices, for Mac
over 30 plug-ins, including color tools, 3D effects, text tools, filters, and special effects.