Developer Launches Fastools: A Free Hub of 70+ Browser-Based Utility Tools

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A developer frustrated with navigating multiple ad-heavy websites for common tasks has built Fastools, a single platform hosting over 70 free online tools. The hub covers categories including image editing, video processing, PDF and document conversion, developer utilities, and finance calculators. Each tool runs on its own subdomain, with many operations handled directly in the browser to improve privacy and reduce server dependency. The platform supports both English and Chinese, making it accessible to a broader global audience. Fastools requires no sign-up and is publicly available at fastools.cc, with the developer actively seeking user feedback to guide future additions.

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