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Tool Faves
Explore our curated collection of essential tools and platforms for instructional designers.
Tool Faves for Instructional Designers
AI-powered voiceovers and design tools like Descript, Canva, and WellSaid Labs, to advanced text-to-speech solutions like 11Labs and creative platforms like Go DesignSomething, we’ve got you covered. Whether you're just starting out or refining your craft, these tool faves are handpicked to help you design engaging, impactful learning experiences with ease.
Descript
An AI video editor that makes it easy to cut sections, add new clips and more! Shawntay uses Descript for all her transcripts and to edit YouTube videos.
Recommended For: Instructional designers who want to edit their own videos. Explore Descript >
Canva
At IDC we use Canva for all our graphic needs. From infographics to full presentations, Canva templates make it easy to design tons of assets for instructional design needs.
Recommended For: Instructional designers who want to create well-designed assets for a portfolio or a client-project. Test Drive Canva >
11 Labs
When it comes to AI VoiceOver, we've found this tool to be realistic AND affordable! Realistic, high-quality AI audio generation. Make your content resonate with ElevenLabs
Recommended For: Instructional designers creating their own eLearning modules or video-based learning solutions. Start creating >
WellSaid
A team favorite for generating voiceover that you won’t believe is AI! Creating and editing narration for video-based learning solutions or elearning modules takes minutes with WellSaid narrators.
Recommended For: Instructional designers creating their own eLearning modules or video-based learning solutions. Learn more >
Go Design Something
The Best AI Voice Generator — Generate lifelike spoken audio with AI tools. Discover top-quality voices at ElevenLabs. Realistic, high-quality AI audio generation. Make your content resonate with ElevenLabs.
Recommended For: Instructional designers who create their own eLearning modules or video-based learning solutions. Get Started on Designing >
