As developers, we constantly find ourselves needing to quickly format a massive JSON payload, parse a messy URL, or bypass a frustrating PDF restriction. Sure, you could write a quick script in your terminal, but having a fast, reliable set of web-based tools saves so much time and mental energy.
That's exactly why I built DevSmith Tools — a growing collection of developer utilities focused on speed, privacy, and ease of use.
Here are 5 everyday tools from the collection you should definitely have bookmarked:
1. 🔓 PDF Unlocker
The Struggle: You receive a PDF document that you need to edit or copy text from, only to find out it's locked with annoying permissions.
The PDF Unlocker instantly removes password protections and edit restrictions right in your browser. Your sensitive documents never leave your machine! (Note: Only use this on documents you have the right to access!)
2. 📝 JSON Formatter
The Struggle: Staring at a massive, unreadable block of minified JSON returned from a raw API response.
Taking that block and instantly formatting it with proper syntax highlighting, indentation, and collapsible nodes is an absolute lifesaver for debugging. Simply paste your payload and get a clean, interactive view immediately.
3. ⏱️ UNIX Timestamp Converter
The Struggle: Trying to figure out what date
1723733595actually represents in the middle of a database debugging session.
If you work with databases or backend APIs, you've asked yourself this question a million times. A fast UNIX timestamp to human-readable date converter (and vice versa) is one of the most frequently used tools in any developer's arsenal.
👉 Try the UNIX Timestamp Converter »
4. 🔗 URL Parser
The Struggle: You're handed a massive URL with 15 different UTM parameters and encoded characters, and you need to isolate the
redirect_uri.
A good URL parser instantly breaks down a URL into its protocol, host, path, and neatly formats all query parameters into a readable table so you can inspect exactly what data is being passed.
5. 🔐 Base64 Encoder/Decoder
The Struggle: Needing to decode a JWT or Basic Auth header without sending your secure tokens to a random, ad-filled website.
Whether you're debugging auth flows or embedding a small image as a Data URI in your CSS, Base64 encoding/decoding is a daily necessity. DevSmith's Base64 tool does this entirely client-side for maximum security.
What are your go-to tools?
These are just a few of the utilities I find myself using constantly. What small, single-purpose tools do you keep bookmarked in your browser? Let me know!
(P.S. All the tools on *DevSmith Tools** are completely free and process your data locally in the browser!)*
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