Claire's "Best of" List- Best AI tools for Creativity

As a consultant, one of the most common questions I encounter is about the AI tools I regularly use and recommend for my clients. As the field of AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's crucial to stay updated on the latest tools and advancements. Pricing models are also shifting dynamically, as discussed in my recent blog post, the Best Things in AI are free (or are they?). Check it out for more on that.

This is my final post in this blog series where I'm sharing my top AI tools tailored specifically for the higher education sector. These tools span various categories, including writing and research, personal branding and career development, creativity, and productivity. My last post I focused on AI Personal Branding and Career Development tools. My previous posts focused on Productivity Tools AI Writing and Research Tools. Today we will focus on Creativity Tools.

But I'm not just here to share my insights—I'm eager to hear from you, too! What AI tools are you currently embracing in your personal and professional endeavors? Your input could spark valuable discussions and insights for our community.

Without further ado, let's dive into the fourth installment of this series: the best AI tools for Creativity.

They include:OpenAI Cartoonize Yourself, OpenAI Coloring Book Hero, DALL-E, Descript, Magic Eraser AI, MyEdit, Murf, Pikazo, PowerDirector, and Synthesia.

I often use these tools in AI trainings to show some of the more fun and lighthearted ways that we can use AI tools in our work. I will include some examples of how I have used some of these tools below under the graphic. DALL-E announced this week that they are making big improvements to text within their generated images. I appreciate this update since this is one of my biggest frustrations with this tool.

The variety of AI tools for creativity is astounding and growing every day. In particular, the text to video tools are improving more and more. I plan to do some blogs about these tools in the future after I have tested out the latest versions.

The graphic below lets you know if the tool is free, paid, or a combination of free/paid options and a short description of the tool.

I will update these lists over time, as new tools emerge, and will be sure to post them on the blog and on LinkedIn.

Please note: I want to emphasize that I do not have any financial partnerships or affiliations with the companies or tools mentioned in this series, ensuring that my recommendations remain unbiased and focused solely on their value and effectiveness.

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