DEV Community: akshit singh shekhawat

The fastest way to optimize images for your web projects (Zero Server Roundtrips)

akshit singh shekhawat — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:24:58 +0000

We all know the pain: you finish a landing page, run a Lighthouse test, and realize your hero image is 4MB. You need to compress it fast.

You could open Photoshop, or you could use an online tool—but most online tools make you upload the file, wait for their server to process it, and download it again. It's slow and terrible for privacy.

I wanted a frictionless workflow, so I added a client-side Image Compressor to my tool suite, Run It Free.

⚡ How it works: Everything is processed locally in your browser. When you drop an image in, it uses HTML5 Canvas and modern browser APIs to compress the file on your machine.

🛡️ Benefits:

Instant processing: No server upload/download times.
Total Privacy: Great if you are working with client assets under NDA. The files never leave your machine.
Batch friendly: Because it's local, you can crunch through files quickly.
Next time you need to shave some megabytes off your assets before deployment, give it a try: 👉 Run It Free - Image Compressor
You can check it out here: https://runitfree.online/image-compressor

Let me know what you think of the compression algorithm!

I Built a Free GST Calculator with CGST, SGST & IGST Support Using React

akshit singh shekhawat — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:41:58 +0000

As a frontend developer, I enjoy building tools that are actually useful in day-to-day life — tools that are fast, clean, and respect user privacy.

That’s why I created Run It Free, a collection of free browser-based tools that work instantly without sign-ups, uploads, or unnecessary distractions.

🚀 GST Calculator

One of the latest tools on the platform is a modern GST Calculator designed for freelancers, businesses, students, and developers.

✨ Live Demo

Run It Free GST Calculator

Why I Built It

Most GST calculators online have a few common problems:

Outdated and cluttered UI
Too many ads and popups
Slow performance
Confusing workflow
Require unnecessary sign-ups

I wanted to build something different:

✅ Free forever
✅ Privacy-first
✅ Runs entirely in your browser
✅ No uploads
✅ No sign-up required
✅ Fast and mobile-friendly

The goal was simple: create a clean utility that anyone can use instantly.

Features
GST Calculation Modes
Add GST
Remove GST
Instant real-time calculations
Tax Breakdown Support
CGST
SGST
IGST
Multiple GST Rates

Supports:

5%
12%
18%
28%
Custom GST rates
Multi-item Calculation

Calculate GST for multiple items in a single workflow.

Responsive UI

Optimized for:

Desktop
Tablet
Mobile devices
Browser-Based Processing

Everything runs directly in the browser for better speed and privacy.

Tech Stack

Built using:

React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Vite
About Run It Free

Run It Free is my growing collection of free online browser tools focused on:

Privacy-first experience
Fast performance
Clean UI/UX
Zero sign-up friction
Client-side processing whenever possible

The vision is to create useful everyday tools that people can access instantly without creating accounts or uploading data.

Explore here:
Run It Free (runitfree.online)

Feedback Welcome 🙌

I’d love feedback from the developer community on:

UI/UX improvements
Accessibility
SEO
Performance optimization
Feature ideas
Developer experience

If you have suggestions or ideas for new tools, feel free to share them.

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Run It Free - 47+ free browser-based tools for PDF, images, developer utilities, finance & health.

akshit singh shekhawat — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:12:43 +0000

Most "free" online tools:
❌ Upload your files to their servers
❌ Force you to create an account
❌ Limit how many times you can use them
Run It Free does none of that.
47+ tools. All free. All browser-based. Zero uploads.
👉 https://runitfree.online

Privacy #FreeTools #NoSignUp