Images, videos and plans: Software and tools
Finding UWA subscribed software
Learn all about software you can access as a student to support your studies.
Adobe Express
- Available to all students.
Adobe Express is a web-based design platform used to create a variety of multimedia and to edit PDFs.
Adobe Creative Cloud
- Available to specific student cohorts (Design or Communication Studies) and HDR students. To access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal laptop or computer via a virtual desktop called UniApps found in Blackboard LMS.
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator are available on shared library computers for all students.
Go to UWA Adobe Creative Campus to learn more.
Finding free software
Video Editing
- DaVinci Resolve (Windows and Mac) DaVinci Resolve combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production in one software tool. It boasts to be "easy for new users, yet powerful for professionals". The free version is called 'DaVinci Resolve'.
- Clipchamp (Windows) Movie editing software, only available on a Windows. Clipchamp has a free and a paid version.
- iMovie (Mac) iMovie is free but only available on a Mac.
Please note: the free software listed above is not endorsed or officially supported by the University.
Art and Design
- Canva (online) Canva - Free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
- GIMP GIMP - GNU Image manipulation program is a photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Supports multiple platforms.
- Krita Krita - Digital painting program similar to GIMP but with a painting focus. Free and open source.
- Photo Pos Pro Photo Pos Pro Photo Editor is a free program that lets users view and edit graphic files. This program supports the importing of unlimited files, including those that are password-protected. The program is equipped with a range of editing tools, like transparency settings, masks, photo effects, and script tools.
- Paint.NET Paint.NET is image and photo editing software for Windows PCs. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.
Please note: the free software listed above is not endorsed or officially supported by the University.
Generative AI tools
- See the UWA Library guide Artificial Intelligence (AI) on using Gen AI at university.
Learn how to use software
LinkedIn Learning offers online learning modules on using software and much more, it is free for UWA students.
- LinkedIn Learning UWA offers free unlimited access to Linkedin Learning for UWA Students and Staff. LinkedIn Learning provides you with access to a wide range of online learning modules aimed at helping you to develop the professional and personal skills to support your studies and your future career.
Recording Studios at UWA Library
Self-service Video Studios are available to UWA students and staff for recording simple videos.
- The EDFAA Library
- Physics Building Creator Space
- Albany Studio
For information and to make a reservation see University Library Spaces and Events.
Contact for support
Email your questions to our friendly library staff.
Students
HDR Students
UWA Staff
More contact options are available on the Library Contact us page.
CONTENT LICENCE
Except for logos, Canva designs, AI generated images or where otherwise indicated, content in this guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
Staff & Students
The University of Western Australia
PRV12169, Australian University