Tool Guides & Tutorials
Step-by-step guides, real examples, and practical tips for the most popular tools on Free AI Harbor. No experience required.
✍️ Writing Tools
AI Chat is a fully on-device conversational AI. No internet required once the model is downloaded. Ask questions, brainstorm, outline projects, or explore ideas freely.
How to use it
- Open AI Chat from the tool directory or the homepage.
- Wait for the model to download (first use only — usually 50–300 MB). A progress bar shows the download status.
- Type your message in the chat box and press Enter or click Send.
- Continue the conversation naturally. The model remembers the current conversation context.
- Start a new conversation with the + button, or rename/delete conversations from the sidebar.
Practical examples
- "Explain quantum computing in simple terms for a 12-year-old."
- "Give me 10 blog post ideas about sustainable living."
- "I'm writing a cover letter for a marketing role. What should I emphasise?"
Limitations
- On-device models are smaller than cloud models (e.g. GPT-4). Complex reasoning tasks may be less reliable.
- No internet access — cannot look up current events, prices, or live data.
- Conversation memory is limited to the current session. Clearing browser storage removes saved chat history.
Turn a topic or brief into a first draft. Useful for blog posts, articles, product pages, reports, or any long-form writing project.
How to use it
- Enter your topic or brief in the input field. Be specific about the audience, purpose, and length you want.
- Click Run. The model will generate a draft based on your input.
- Copy the output and refine it in your own editor. Treat the output as a first draft, not a final product.
Example input
Audience: Millennials who work from home
Tone: Friendly, practical
Length: ~250 words
Limitations
- Outputs are generic starting points and will need personalisation and fact-checking.
- The tool does not have access to up-to-date information or sources.
Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in a short passage without sending your text to any external service.
How to use it
- Paste or type your text (up to a few paragraphs) into the input box.
- Click Fix grammar.
- Review the corrected version. Changes are highlighted where possible.
🔍 Research & Text Tools
Get a shorter version of an article, set of notes, or passage. Ideal for research, studying, or quickly digesting long reports.
How to use it
- Paste the text you want to summarise into the input field.
- Click Summarise. The model condenses the main ideas.
- If you want a shorter or more detailed summary, mention the desired length in a follow-up or trim/expand manually.
Sample result
Output: "The internet evolved from ARPANET in the 1960s, expanded with TCP/IP in the 1980s, and became publicly accessible in the 1990s via the World Wide Web. Today it connects billions of devices globally."
Limitations
- Very long texts may need to be split into chunks.
- Summaries may occasionally omit nuanced details. Always read summaries alongside the original for important decisions.
Determine whether English text sounds positive, negative, or neutral — useful for customer feedback, reviews, or social media monitoring.
How to use it
- Paste your text (a sentence to a few paragraphs).
- Click Analyse. The tool returns a sentiment label (Positive / Negative / Neutral) and a confidence score.
🖼️ Image Tools
Extract written text from an image — photos of documents, screenshots, scanned pages, signs, or handwritten notes.
How to use it
- Click Upload image and select your file (JPEG, PNG, WEBP, etc.).
- Click Extract text. Tesseract.js runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy the extracted text from the output panel.
Tips for best results
- Use high-resolution images (at least 150 DPI for scanned documents).
- Ensure text is horizontal and well-lit. Skewed or low-contrast images reduce accuracy.
- Works best with printed, clearly typed text. Handwriting accuracy varies significantly.
Limitations
- Complex layouts (multi-column PDFs, tables) may not be perfectly preserved.
- Accuracy decreases with poor image quality, unusual fonts, or heavily stylised text.
- Your image is never uploaded to any server — processing is fully local.
Remove the background from a portrait photo to create a transparent PNG. Useful for profile pictures, team pages, product shots, and presentations.
How to use it
- Upload a portrait photo where the subject is clearly separated from the background.
- Click Remove background. Processing runs locally (may take 5–15 seconds).
- Download the resulting transparent PNG.
Limitations
- Works best with clear portraits where the subject is well-defined against a contrasting background.
- Complex backgrounds (e.g. detailed foliage, similar-coloured clothes) may produce imperfect cutouts.
- Results are best reviewed and may need minor touch-up in an image editor for professional use.
🎵 Audio Tools
Convert a spoken audio recording to text — meetings, voice notes, lectures, or interviews. Everything processes in your browser.
How to use it
- Click Upload audio and select an MP3, WAV, or OGG file (under ~5 minutes for best performance).
- Click Transcribe. The Whisper model runs locally — first use downloads the model file.
- Review and copy the transcript from the output panel.
Tips for best results
- Use clean recordings with minimal background noise.
- Speak clearly and at a moderate pace.
- For long recordings, split them into 3–5 minute segments for faster and more accurate results.
Limitations
- Strong accents, technical jargon, or multiple overlapping speakers reduce accuracy.
- The on-device Whisper model used is the "tiny" or "base" variant — accurate for general English, but not as precise as the larger cloud versions.
- Processing time depends on your device speed. Older computers may take longer.
💼 Business & Work Tools
Draft a professional cover letter from your experience and the job details you provide.
How to use it
- Enter the job title and company name you are applying for.
- Briefly describe your relevant experience and key skills (a few bullet points is enough).
- Click Draft letter. Review, personalise, and adapt the output before sending.
Example input
Experience: 2 years freelance, proficient in Figma and Adobe CC, worked on 3 brand identity projects
Tone: Professional but approachable
📚 Study & Learning Tools
Turn your notes or a source passage into Q&A flashcards for quick revision.
How to use it
- Paste your notes, textbook excerpt, or article into the input field.
- Click Make flashcards.
- The tool generates a set of question-and-answer pairs. Copy them into your preferred flashcard app (Anki, Quizlet, etc.) or print them out.
Sample output
A: The mitochondrion — it produces ATP through cellular respiration.
☁️ Cloud-Connected Tools
Cloud tools (Gemini, Groq, Mistral, etc.) use third-party AI providers. They produce higher-quality output for complex tasks but require a free API key. Here's how to get started.
Chat with Google's Gemini model using your own free API key. Gemini is a powerful large language model suited for complex reasoning, creative writing, and multi-step tasks.
Getting a free API key
- Visit Google AI Studio and sign in with your Google account.
- Click Create API key. Copy the key.
- Return to Free AI Harbor, open Gemini Assistant, paste your key, and click Save key.
- Your key is stored only in this browser tab's memory and cleared on page reload.
Limitations
- Requires an internet connection.
- Free tier has rate limits (requests per minute and per day). Heavy use may hit limits.
- Your inputs are sent to Google's servers. Do not submit sensitive or confidential personal data.
💡 General Tips for Better Results
Be specific
Vague inputs produce generic outputs. Instead of "write about coffee", try "write a 150-word product description for a smooth, low-acid cold brew aimed at office workers aged 25–40".
Specify the format
Tell the tool what format you want: a bulleted list, a numbered guide, a paragraph, a table, a dialogue. Format instructions significantly shape the output.
Iterate and refine
Don't expect perfection on the first run. Treat the first output as a draft. Copy it, edit it, and — for chat tools — ask follow-up questions to refine it further.
Always fact-check
AI models can state incorrect information confidently. For any factual claim you plan to publish or act on, verify against a reliable source.
Use short, clean inputs
For on-device tools, shorter and clearer inputs typically produce better results. Avoid pasting in very long documents all at once — break them into sections.
Desktop browser recommended
On-device AI tools require significant memory and processing power. A recent desktop or laptop browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) gives the best experience. Older phones may struggle with larger models.
More questions?
If you'd like a guide for a specific tool that isn't covered here, or if you have feedback on existing guides, please contact us. We update this page regularly as we add new tools and improve existing ones.