As technology evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer for professionals and creatives. In 2025, leveraging AI tools isn’t just an advantage—it’s necessary to stay ahead in an ever-competitive landscape. From simplifying workflows to sparking innovative ideas, AI tools are transforming the way we work.
In this article, I’ve highlighted 5 creative AI tools that can elevate your projects, streamline your processes, and redefine productivity. Ready to explore the future of work?
STUDY: 5 creative AI tools
These are all Al tools that have been out for a while like a few months or longer they all sound cool but I put off trying for whatever reason then when eventually I did try, I was blown away and regretted not using them sooner. This list goes all over the place from research to music to open-source databases to content creation but they’re all super useful and most of them are free.
01. Napkin Al
This AI turns text into visuals that are perfect to use in video content, newsletter letters, blogs, presentations, tweets, it’s currently completely free while it’s in beta so that will change at some point but it’s easy to jump in and use.
How to Use Napkin Al to Create Stunning Visuals
Step 1: Start a New Project
• Click “New Napkin” to begin.
• Choose one of two options:
• Draft with AI: Let the AI help you generate visuals.
• Start from a Blank Napkin: Input your information manually.
Step 2: Input Your Content
• For example, let’s say you want to create a post about the most-used AI tools.
• Copy your content and paste it into the editor.
Step 3: Generate Visuals
• Click the lightning icon to let the tool process your content.
• It will generate diagrams, flowcharts, or infographics based on your input.
• All visuals are fully editable.
Step 4: Customize Your Design
• Browse the different styles available.
• Select a design that fits your project (e.g., timeline, spiral, or fishbone diagrams).
• Customize further by:
• Changing colors.
• Editing text.
• Adjusting layouts.
Step 5: Export Your Visuals
• Once satisfied with your design, download the final result for use in your project.
Few creative ways to use this tool:
1. For Video Tutorials: Use a spiral diagram and blur future steps. Unblur them as you explain each step for a dynamic presentation.
2. For Blogs or Newsletters: Add eye-catching visuals to make your content more engaging.
3. For Presentations: Quickly generate professional diagrams and flowcharts.
4. For Social Media: Create quick and visually appealing posts to share online.
This tool is not only easy to use but also saves time, especially when creating complex visuals from scratch. With its variety of templates and styles, it’s perfect for boosting creativity and productivity.
02. Pinokio
Pinokio is a tool that completely simplifies the process of downloading open-source Al tools it’s like Steam for Al apps. Usually setting up an open source model involves cloning a GitHub repository installing dependencies, downloading models, and configuring everything, it’s a multiple-step process that’s pretty involved but with Pinokio it’s a one-click install if you have a capable computer that’s able to run these types of models Pinokio is a massive timesaver and every aspect of this is free so to get it to go to Pinokio dot com then it’s just like installing any application mine’s already installed
How to Use AI Tools on Pinokio
1. Opening Pinokio:
• Once you open the platform, you’ll land on the Discover tab. This tab displays all available apps and tools.
• I recommend sticking to Verified Scripts. The Community Scripts are not verified and might not always work as expected. These scripts show up when developers tag Pinokio on GitHub.
2. Finding the Tool You Need:
• You can either type in the tool you want to use in the search bar or scroll through the list of available tools until you find one that fits your needs.
• Once you find the tool, click on it to open the details page.
3. Downloading the Tool:
• After opening the tool’s page, click Download to start the process.
• Depending on the tool, the download size may vary. Some files can be quite large, so give it some time to fully download.
4. Accessing the Tool:
• Once the download is complete, go to your Home tab where you can find the tool listed.
• Click on the tool to open it. The interface may vary slightly from one tool to another, but you should see a button that says Launch or something similar to begin using it.
5. Example – Using Live Portrait:
• I’ve got Live Portrait up and running. Here’s an example of how I used it:
• I filmed myself singing the lyrics to a song from Sunno.
• Then, I transferred my facial movements onto a video I generated in Cling.
• There are many other fun tools like this that you can explore and download with just a click.
6. Safety and Trust:
• While it may seem unusual to trust tools like this, Pinocchio has been around for a while, and many users have vouched for its reliability.
• The creator of Pinokio, Cocktail Peanut, has a great reputation and is active on X. You can also join their Discord community to stay updated and chat with others.
• However, as with any tool, I recommend doing your own research before using it.
7. Note on Smaller Tools:
• Keep in mind that not all tools are available on Pinokio, especially smaller or one-off tools.
03. Flux Lora
Flux Lora deserves its own spot on this list. Training a Flux Lora model for consistent characters has been incredible. I trained it using my own face, and it’s insane how good it is. Now that I have it trained, I can use it at any time for thumbnails or to create random B-roll. It costs a few dollars to run the initial training, but after that, it’s only a couple of cents to generate images with your face whenever you want.
Here’s a quick run-through of the process:
1. Search for “Ostras,” then click on the one that says “Flux Dev Lora Trainer.”
2. First, write a name for where the model will be stored, then click “Create New Model.” I’ll keep mine private.
3. For training, you’ll need at least 10 photos. I mostly used my thumbnails. Compress the images into a ZIP file and drag that into the upload box.
4. Next, create a trigger word, which you’ll refer to in your prompts to trigger it to use this character.
5. Increase the Lora rank to 32, which will help train on complex features. Everything else is good. Then, just click “Create Training.”
The training takes about 20 minutes to finish. Once it’s complete, you can access this model and any others you’ve trained at any time from your dashboard.
After training, type in a prompt. For example, “Kevin” was my trigger word, so I’ll use it to create a Viking charging into battle. I’ll use a 16×9 aspect ratio, switch the number of outputs to four, scroll all the way down, and switch to PNG format. Then, just run it.
The process generates really fast, and the face is basically perfect. It’s really nice to have one of these trained and ready to use at any time.
04. Guidde
If you ever need to show someone how to do something on a computer for any reason—whether it’s someone at work who you need to show a process to, maybe a full onboarding system to train new people, a blog, a course, or whatever it may be Guidde can save a lot of time.
I always want to read it as “guide” due to the spelling, but it’s probably “Guidde.” You have to download the extension, then ask it to start the process. After that, you just follow through the same steps as training a Flux Laura again—just really quick—then stop recording. It will create a full slideshow and video with a voiceover of the step-by-step process, highlighting where to click and everything you did, with a written explanation alongside.
Depending on the process, it may not be perfect the first time, but you can edit anything, remove a few of the steps, and change the wording on some of them.
It’s really quick to do. Then, you can click “Edit Video” to change the text on the screen and the arrows, and you can switch to a different voice if you want. It’s all really intuitive. Once it’s done, you can share it, and what the receiver will see looks like this: there’s the step-by-step explanation and images, and the video at the top. This guide will walk you through training Flux Laura.
Begin by clicking “Get Started,” proceed by selecting a model, and choose a name for your destination. This is really helpful, and you can create 25 guides for free, which may be all you need, or it’s at least a good trial to see if you like it enough to buy. The next one isn’t the tool itself.
Practical Step:
1. Start Recording: Once you’ve installed the Guidde extension, click on the Guidde icon in your browser toolbar to open the extension. Select “Start Recording” to begin capturing your screen.
2. Perform the Task: Proceed to the task or process you want to document. For example, if you’re onboarding a new employee, walk them through the steps of setting up an account, explaining each action as you go along.
3. Stop Recording: Once you’ve completed the process or task, click on the “Stop Recording” button in the extension. This will prompt Guidde to generate a slideshow and video.
4. Edit and Customize: Review the generated video and slideshow. You can edit any part of the content—add text annotations, change arrows, or modify the voiceover. Use the “Edit Video” feature to adjust the on-screen text or replace the voiceover with a different tone if needed.
5. Share Your Guide: When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Share” to get a link to your guide. Send the link to the intended recipient (e.g., new hires, team members, or clients). The receiver will see both the video and step-by-step instructions.