12 AIR Apps that every Web Designer must try

Every designers and developers loves tools that simplifies their works. And even if you have a complicate heavy software that does the job, you will be very happy if you get a tiny fast loading alternative, what if it is cross-platform too ?! I’ve compiled a list of 12 Adobe AIR apps that can replace every designers and developers toolbox. You must have Adobe Integrated Runtime installed in your computer before you start using these apps, AIR is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux !

WebKut

WebKut is a screen capturing app with an easy to use interface and many functions like full-page screenshot, selection etc..

Shrink-O-Matic

This is a cool app lets a photo blogger or a flickr addict to resize their images in the predefined specification, just drag the Image to the app after defining the specification, its very easy !

COLOURlovers

My be you go to COLORlovers.com for color pallets, patterns and inspiration, Now you can do it directly from your desktop with this cool app. lets you search inside the whole database of COLORlovers.com

ConceptShare

ConceptShare allows you to create online workspace for sharing designs. This desktop app allows you to upload files directly from your desktop.

Ora Time & Expense

An application for tracking times worked on a project, that works with a timer and generates timesheets & expense reports.

Doomi

A simple to-do management tool, Beside simple and easy interface Doomi can alerts you about the upcoming tasks.

Snippely

A very simple yet functional & “must use” tool for developers and web designers.

Every developer has some favorite libraries, functions & other ready-to-use codes. Using Snippely, you can group, organize & store your code snippets easily.

Font Picker

Presents you all the fonts installed in your computer & makes font selection easier. Also you can supply custom text also on this web-based app.

Em Calculator

Like the name says, Em Calculator allows you to supply em values for CSS coding, along with some extra features. If you want to read more, you can read it from the download page

Klok

Klok is a desktop app to track time you spent on a project and anything related. With graphs and better organization.

Icon Generator

A Tiny app lets you to design CS3 style or Web2.0 style icons easily, Just pick desired color and type the name, You will get icons in 4 different size.

Pixus

A pixel ruler that enables you to measure the size of any screen object.. With browser skins, overlay mode you can also preview how your design will look in the real Environment.

Web & interface designers will love it.