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by Suzanne Davis | Mar 10, 2022 | Writing Resources | 7 comments

I dread editing.

Editing isn’t my superpower; it is my writing weakness . It’s painful and tedious, but it can transform a bad or ok research paper into an excellent one. And while no online editing tool can replace a human’s eyes for mistakes, several free websites and tools make editing more straightforward (so, we spend less time proofreading until our life force drains out). 

When I first started tutoring, I began looking for editing and revising resources for writers. I’ve expanded my list over the years, but last year I got an angry email. 

It read, “I WANT A FREE PLAGIARISM CHECKER!”

Aside from the fact that writing an email in all capital letters was not polite, I was curious. The person who wrote it asked me about a blog post from 2 years ago.  On my list of free editing tools was a plagiarism checker. 

I clicked the link in my blog post and went back to the plagiarism checker, and now it wasn’t free. Now, that at least explained why the email was in capital letters. My list was outdated (which is a significant blogging no-no).  

Oh no, I needed to fix that, so I did. Here’s my updated blog post with proofreading, revising, and reference checking online tools.

Top 9 Online Editing Tools for Academic Writing

This is my list of the top 9 free online editing resources that will immediately improve your academic writing. they are online editing tools i love.  but, i’m not affiliated with any of the companies or people who created them.  and for this post, i only used free accounts or free versions of these resources..

Online Editing Tools for Writing Style

#1 grammarly editor.

Grammarly  https://www.grammarly.com  corrects contextual spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and style. You can use it in MS Word, Google Docs, and your desktop. It also tells you the text’s emotion (tone) and formality.

One of the things I love about Grammarly is that you can change your language preference, which is helpful when I’m working with someone who is writing in British, Canadian, or Australian English. Spelling and punctuation change depending on which form of English you use.

The premium account includes more awesome features like a plagiarism checker, suggestions for different phrases, and how to make your writing more concise.

You can see grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes in red (all part of the free account) in the picture below. The words highlighted in blue are writing style suggestions (this is a premium account feature).

Grammarly Editing and Writing Style Suggestions

Since I often write for work, whether tutoring, blogging, or writing fiction, GRAMMARLY PREMIUM IS A MUST-HAVE editing tool. If you can afford it, it will replace many other tools you need, plus the more you use it, the less often you’ll make writing errors. 

#2 Hemingway Editor

Hemingway Editor https://hemingwayapp.com / scores the readability of your writing. It shows the grade level a person needs to be at to read your essay. Also, it highlights the things in your writing that you can change to make your writing clearer. 

All writing (even academic writing) should be clear and easy to understand. Just because you’re writing a college paper doesn’t mean only professors, teachers and scholars should be able to read it.  See how Hemingway App works in my post:  “Hemingway Editor: The Secret Online Editing Tool for Powerful Writing.”   

The example below is a part of the first draft of a blog post I wrote.  My readability score is on the right. My text is highlighted in different colors.

Hemingway Editor Example of a Blog Post Revision

The elements that Hemingway Editor highlights are the things that determine your readability score. On the right side, you can see that each of these things is highlighted in different colors.

• Blue — adverbs
• Green— passive voice
• Purple— phrases with a simpler meeting
• Yellow (Peach)— sentences that are hard to read
• Red (Pink) — sentences that are very hard to read

Hemingway App marks these in your writing. Then you can edit your text there. If you like the free online tool you can also buy the desktop app.  I have only used the free online tool, and I find it suits me fine.   Hemingway Editor is a good place to start with revising your writing. But nothing can replace a person when it comes to revision. Don’t rely on Hemingway alone.

#3 Language Tool

While there are several free grammar checker alternatives to Grammarly, I am only adding one here: Language Tool https://languagetool.org/ because it checks texts in 20 languages. Like Grammarly, Language Tool points out grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. It lets you see any problems with redundant words, and it checks for consistency.

Language Tool is a good choice for any international writer whose native language differs from the language they are writing in because it lets you set the language of your text and your native language (this is labeled mother language). When you do, that Language Tool looks for words that are similar in both languages but mean different things.

You can see in the image below that unlike Grammarly; Language Tool detected my acronyms as misspellings. Language Tool’s reading capability isn’t as advanced as Grammarly’s.

Language Tool Example

But its language settings make this free editing tool unique. 

#4 Cliché Finder

Cliché Finder  https://www.clichefinder.net/  looks at your text and finds clichés. Clichés are common expressions that people overuse because they are a quick way to convey a concept or idea to another person. For example, Laughter is the best medicine.

The problem with clichés is when they appear in writing, they make your writing seem amateurish. A better way to write is to describe what you mean. Cliché Finder analyzes pieces of writing up to 10,000 characters(not words) and finds clichés, as well as pointing out alternative word choices. Here is the report for the first 3 paragraphs of my blog post, “ 15 Fabulous Gratitude Writing Prompts.” 

Cliché Finder Results for “15 Fabulous Gratitude Writing Prompts.”

#5 Wordcounter

Wordcounter https://wordcounter.net/ examines the words in your paper and reports how frequently you use words. You’ll find out if you repeat certain words too many times in your writing. It helps you determine if you want to change them or remove them.

To use Wordcounter, copy your text and paste it in the text box, and then click go. Wordcounter analyzes your words and generates a report.  

Wordcounter Example

But, if you’re writing an academic paper with subject-area vocabulary, don’t try to change too many of those words. It’s vocabulary you need to use in your paper. Wordcounter is a good guide for you, but make your own judgments about when to change words.

Typely https://typely.com/ is a free editing tool designed to help you find mistakes with language use like redundant words, oxymorons, hedging words, apologizing, sounding pretensions, reducing jargon, and spelling errors. It also helps you see when something is illogical. However, they state on their website that Typely is not a grammar checker,  “Typely does not do grammar checking because it’s hard and almost impossible to get right. The aim for Typely is to be precise and reliable.” Typely focuses on helping you improve the prose in your text. The image here shows you the results for the same blog post, “15 Fabulous Gratitude Writing Prompts.”

Typely Results for a Blog Post

Another cool feature of Typely is its general settings. You can select other things you want Typely to check: mixed metaphors, readability, cursing, hyperbole, etc. 

#7 De-Jargonizer

De-Jargonizer http://scienceandpublic.com/ helps academics make their writing easier to read. To use it, you either upload a text file or MS Word document and press start. Or you can copy the text and enter it in the box below. 

De-Jargonizer Results

After De–Jargonizer analyzes your text, you’ll see your results in a box on the right side. It measures the percentage of common, mid-frequency, and low-frequency words. If you look at the text, you’ll see the font is color-coded so you can figure out which words you should change. 

• Black =Common Words
• Orange= Mid-Frequency
• Red= Low-Frequency

Also, in the box, you’ll see a score that represents the percentage of people who will understand your text. My blog post scored 95% of 100% meaning most people will comprehend it.  

Online Tools For Reviewing Your References

#8 citation machine.

Citation Machine https://www.citationmachine.net/ is a website where you can type in your source information and get the correct reference style for the American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA), and Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) formats.

There are two ways to get a source citation; the first is to select one of the buttons: Website, Book, or Journal and paste in the following information:

• For the website- -type in the keywords or URL
• For the Book- -type in the book title or ISBN
• For the Journal- type in the title or Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

The second way is to fill out an online form that requires additional information, such as author, publisher, publication date, and more. The manual citation will give you a more precise reference, so I recommend using it for your research paper. Citation machine lets you copy both in-text citations and a reference list. You can even save your list of sources, and create a reference list.

Here is the APA 7 reference information for one of my blog posts

Citation Machine APA 7 Reference Example

The downside to Citation Machine is that you must watch an ad and click on it every 3 or 4 uses. If you want to avoid the ads and check your paper for plagiarism, you can upgrade to a paid account. 

#9 Que Text

Plagiarism is one of the worst academic crimes a person can commit, and it can cost you a failing grade, a failed course, and even expulsion from a university. QueText https://www.quetext.com / analyzes a piece of writing to spot plagiarism. QueText underlines pieces of plagiarized text and shows links to the original content. 

I copied and pasted the draft of a blog post I published in the screenshot below. The underlined words show you what was plagiarized, and on the right side, you can see the source it came from (my website).

Que Text Plagiarism Results

While it’s a great resource, I hesitate to put QueText on my list because the free account has a limit on searches, and it’s extremely limited: 5 searches and 2500 words total. However, I decided to include it because the Pro-Basic account is $69 per year, and it checks up to 200 pages per month. If you don’t have access to a plagiarism checker via your school or university, QueText’s Pro Basic account is a bargain for what it does.

Choose Your Favorite Online Editing Tools 

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by these different choices for editing tools, so my advice is to choose 2-3 editing and revision tools. Look for the ones that help you the most, whether revising, grammar checking, or citations.

When I started, the 3 free online editing tools I used were the free account of Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, and Citation Machine.  Grammarly is my favorite, so I upgraded to Grammarly Premium to get more writing style suggestions and plagiarism checks. I eliminated the need for other writing style tools and a plagiarism checker when I did that.  It’s all a matter of choice, what aspects of editing do you need help with the most? Check out these free online editing tools, and find your perfect combination. 

Do you want to see my favorite free online writing tools?

Check out my previous blog post, 11 Free Online Writing Tools and Resources You Will Love!  If you like this post about free online editing tools, please share it and save it on Pinterest! 

Suzanne, your article is highly informative and extremely helpful. I had known about Grammarly and Word Counter before but others are new to me. I am sure that these will turn out to be good for my future blog post writings.

Thank you Nilanjana. I highly recommend using Hemingway Editor for revising a blog post. I never publish a blog post without using Hemingway Editor. Readability is important in blogging, and Hemingway Editor is a great tool to use for making a blog post easier to read.

Such great info. I need Hemingway and grammarly. I’m an ONLINE math tutor and I write all the time.

Thank you. Both Hemingway and Grammarly are helpful with any writing you do.

Wow, these look like amazing tools. I need to use Hemmingway for my own writing. I know you have suggested it several times. I guess I needed to hear about that one 7-10 times before actually trying it out. LOL I love your graphic with the free tools. It makes it easy to try them out.

These are great online tools. These are all valuable for writing research papers, and some of them are really great for writing blog posts too.

This is amazing. Love these tools. I use Hemmingway Editor and Grammarly all the time to write my blog posts. Now I just tried out After the Deadline too. I’m bookmarking this page and sharing it!!

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Best overall

Best for markup, best word alternative, best word processor, best for mac, best online.

• How we test

The best free writing apps serve up more than just text tools - they also offer betters ways to manage and organize all your ideas, outlines, and projects. 

1. Best overall 2. Best for markup 3. Best Word alternative 4. Best word processor 5. Best for Mac 6. Best online 7. FAQs 8. How we test

Like the best free word processors , writing apps help you get your thoughts on the page without breaking the bank (or your train of thought). But we’ve also made sure they’ll make it easier to save, share, and sync all your documents and keep them safe, whether you need a desktop writing app for work, school, or play. 

If you struggle to stay focused, we’ve tested some of the best free writing apps come with distraction-free layouts or gamification challenges to keep you in the zone. We’ve also reviewed those built for professional document creation, with advanced business features such as speech-to-text transcription and online collaboration tools. 

Our picks cover the best apps for writing on the web, Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS - so you’re always ready whenever and wherever creativity strikes. 

<a href="https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/" data-link-merchant="literatureandlatte.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Scrivener: best writing software for authors Scrivener is packed with all the features a novelist needs, helping you track plot threads, store notes on characters and locations, structure your work and (most importantly) get some serious work done. It's not a free writing app like the tools below, but it's well worth the investment if your budget will allow it.

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1. FocusWriter

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FocusWriter helps writers combat one of their biggest challenges: distractions. One of the best free writing software tools out there, it's specifically designed to let you just concentrate on your writing. 

The stripped-back interface is deliciously sparse - ideal for when you just need to get your head down and write - and not dissimilar to a moderately powerful version of Notepad, featuring support for TXT, basic, RTF, and ODT files. 

Even the toolbar is hidden until you actually need it. Just swoop your cursor to the top on the screen to reveal a barren menu, from basic formatting to themes and timers.

Features are light within the software, but FocusWriter isn’t made for heavy editing sessions. It’s designed to make the act of writing flow seamlessly onto the page. 

Elsewhere, the writing app boasts the ability to add themes and your own background images, which can help you stay motivated. 

The Daily Progress tool is a sweet extra, adding Duolingo-style gamification that lets you track your daily writing streak. For when it’s oh-so-easy to slip onto social media when you can’t find the perfect word, it’s a nice way to keep you within the app. 

Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, the writing software also comes as a portable download, no installation required. So, you can pop it on a USB stick and plug it into any computer you’re working on. 

Read our full FocusWriter review .

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2. WriteMonkey

WriteMonkey is another piece of free writing software that cuts down on the clutter to deliver uninterrupted writing sessions. 

The free word processor, cleverly described as zenware, is unbelievably pared back compared to more traditional writing apps. 

There’s very little in the way of distracting ‘screen furniture’, which means you’re better positioned to concentrate on the writing process. And absolutely nothing else. 

But don’t let that stripped-back approach fool you. As one of the best free writing apps, WriteMonkey is still rich with the sort of core features that matter to writers. 

However, most options are hidden in a context menu (so you’ll need to right-click to view it). It also only supports TXT files, which may limit those looking to read, write, or edit across multiple formats. It is, at least, a portable download, letting you take it wherever you need.

If you’ve enjoyed Markdown, the simplified text-editing language that lets you format, annotate, classify, and link as you type, then great. WriteMonkey’s inner workings will instantly chime. 

First-timers should spend a little time with this free writing software, to uncover that intuitive simplicity. 

Read our full WriteMonkey review .

3. LibreOffice Writer

Writer, the open-source, free writing software, serves almost all general writing needs.

LibreOffice is a near-perfect example of free office software - a familiar, feature-rich take on the office suite. What the veteran software package lacks in Microsoft polish (its interface is undeniably old-fashioned, for starters), it makes up for in its price-point: free. For that, you get access to six tools: Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math, and Writer. 

Earning it a slot on our list of best free writing apps is the fact that LibreOffice Writer packs the full editing toolbox. 

This isn’t just a note-taking app for staving off distractions when you’re deep in the zone; it’s for when you’re in pure writer-mode. 

If you’re at all proficient with Microsoft Word, you won’t have any problems using the Writer software. Layouts and functions are almost identical, and there’s support for DOC and DOCX file types, making it efficient to switch out of the Microsoft garden.

This free writing app is ideal if you’re hunting for a tool that almost perfectly replicates the Word experience without the cost. 

Read our full LibreOffice review .

4. Microsoft Word

When it comes to word processors, Microsoft Word is probably the baseline against which all others are compared. It’s the one most of us use at school, home, and work. It’s familiar, comfortable - and it’s available free on the web and mobile devices. 

That may not be the best way to write your masterpiece (unless you’ve hooked up a Bluetooth keyboard). But it’s a great way to jot down ideas on-the-go. When we tested the browser-based version we found it could be a bit slow at first, and we were typing faster than the words appeared on screen. This settles down (mostly) after a minute or so. 

Microsoft’s free writing apps on Android and iPhone had no such issues. Using these was velvety smooth. We especially appreciated the option to switch between mobile view and desktop view, so we could gauge how the document would appear in full-screen. 

As with Google Docs, you’ll need to sign up with a Microsoft account. And, like Google, that also lets you use free versions of PowerPoint, Excel, and the like. While Word offers one of the best free writing app experiences, there’s no denying that the paid-for upgrade is superior, offering more tools, and a true desktop app. 

Read our full Microsoft Word review .

Author promises to make it easier to ‘think, write, and cite’. It’s a promise capably delivered, with a clean interface and bags of writing features designed to make it easy to go from first draft to final copy. 

If you're an Apple user in search of the best free writing apps on macOS, this one demands your attention. 

Concept Maps is one of the best features. It’s a great mind-mapping tool to visualize and lay down all your thoughts while they’re fresh in your head without constraint. You can worry about whipping them into shape later. 

Students and report writers will appreciate Author’s ‘fast citing’ tools - speeding up assignment-writing by correctly adding and formatting citations, references, and contents. 

A paid-for upgrade of the writing software that offers exporting options is available. However, unless you need automatic formatting on export, you can stick with the free version. 

6. Google Docs

Google Docs is a great free writing platform for any writer. It’s an extremely clean, quick word processor available in the browser, on desktop, and phone and tablet apps. So, you can take notes wherever inspiration strikes. 

Docs is more or less Google’s spin on Microsoft Word. The interface is a bit more simple than the professional office software - although it’s no less powerful. 

You’ll find heaps of writing tools, including a pretty accurate speech-to-text transcription tool (just enunciate and don’t talk too fast). Keyboard shortcuts are very well-supported. 

For best results, you’ll need an internet connection, though documents can be used offline. They’ll be synced, and in our experience, that happens swiftly behind the scenes. 

To take advantage of the free writing app, you’ll need a Google account, which may be a deal-breaker for some - but that also opens up the rest of the Google-stuff in the Google-sphere, such as Sheets, Slides, and . With a free account, you get 15GB of storage, which should be more than enough for word documents. A Google One subscription upgrades your storage space, amongst other things. 

Additionally, Google Docs is great if you want to collaborate with one or more other writers. Just be warned to stay in Google Docs for that, because exporting the data into Word or other writing applications can result formatting errors.

Read our full Google Docs review .

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What's the difference between a writing app and an ai writer.

AI writers vs writing apps - what's the real difference?

Artificial intelligence is growing in a big way - and when it comes to writing, it's ChatGPT that's been snatching all the headlines of late, with its ability to generate short- and long-form content based on user prompts.

Generally, an AI writer will write your content for you, based on its current learning (although often without 'understanding' the context). A writing app simply lets you write your way, in your own voice. 

Some platforms, such as Canva , have even integrated AI into its Canva Docs and Canva PDF Editor services. However. its Magic Write tool acts as a writing assistant, serving up suggestions and ideas, leaving real writers to work their magic on the content. Though usually hiding in the back-end, you can also find AI integrated in other ways across other the best PDF editor apps (and even the best free PDF editor apps, too).

As always with AI-generated content, whether it's the written word or an artwork masterpiece, human involvement is usually necessary and always desirable. Even if you're using the best AI writers out there, editing and proofreading is essential to give the content accuracy and emotional resonance.

How to choose the best free writing app for you

When deciding which free writing app is best, start by figuring out what sort of writing you want to do. 

Do you need a handy tool for quick scribbles and jotting down ideas here and there, or are you using the writing software to write and edit an epic novel? Tools like FocusWriter and Write Monkey are great for getting thoughts on the page without friction.

It’s also worth considering if you need a writing app with a distraction-free design, so you can concentrate on what really matters to you. Again, FocusWriter performs admirably here, but as a result, you lose core typography and editing functions. Unlike LibreOffice, this isn’t the best Microsoft Office alternative if you need those tools. In that scenario, it may be worth considering looking at some of the best free office software , which includes MS Word-style apps, alongside other tools similar to Excel, PowerPoint, and so on. 

Access is an important factor when using your writing software. A tool like Scribus needs to be downloaded to your machine. Lightweight apps like FocusWriter, however, offer a portable download that can be downloaded to a USB and carried with you. 

Check what file formats your chosen writing app supports, too. While some let you create and edit the common DOC and DOCX files, others only allow TXT or RTF documents.

But most of all, it’s important to choose the best free writing app for your unique creative flow. 

How we test the best free writing apps

Testing the best free writing apps and software, we assess how easy it is to get your words down on the page with the least amount of friction. Portable writing apps rank high, because they let you use the program on whatever computer or laptop you’re using. 

We also look at performance for its intended audience. For distraction-free writing apps, do they really foster focus? For word processor-style software, does it offer good formatting and editing options? 

Most importantly, we expect to see free writing apps that are genuinely cost-free - no-one wants to stumble across hidden fees and charges in the contracts. 

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“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear.” — Patricia Fuller

We’re pretty open-minded, but we generally recommend that writing be at least partially dressed before sharing it with the world.

Now that just about everyone is a writer, just about everyone is a proofreader too, when you think about it. Which is why we believe now is the time to get clear about what exactly proofreading entails in our modern world.

What is proofreading?

Proofreading refers to carefully checking for writing and formatting errors in a text before it’s published. It’s the final step in making sure a piece of writing is as close to “perfect” as possible by double-checking for punctuation and spelling errors, typos, and any inconsistencies. The most important purpose of writing is to communicate your thoughts effectively. This, however, is better suited for the editing phase, not the proofreading phase. While proofreaders will check for clarity in consistency, they’re more focused on minor errors that may have slipped through. When you proofread, you evaluate the content in what will be its final, published form, or a proof. (Get it now?) Proofreaders look at more than just the words — they’re scanning for any formatting errors as well. Proofreading marks are either made on paper, or in comments and digital notes in Google Docs and word processing software, to alert the writer of suggested corrections within a document. There are both US and UK English conventions for proofreading. The final step of any personal or business writing process, proofreading is the process of identifying and correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

The difference between proofreading and editing

It’s important to note that proofreading and editing are not the same. Editing involves a different skill set and is usually more time-consuming. Though there are various stages to the entire editing process, copy editing and proofreading are the two most common. Coincidentally, they’re also the two that get mixed up the most. Though developmental, structural, and line editing all deserve their time and place , they’re seen less frequently in the world of digital content creation. These parts of the editing process are better reserved for lengthier works, such as books, investigative journalism, essays, instructional works, and magazine articles. The terms copy editing and proofreading are often used interchangeably by those not familiar with the space. These two are not the same, though, and it’s crucial to be aware of their differences if you’re anyone working with written content.

Copy editing Copy editing takes place before proofreading and involves a more thorough shake down of the content at hand. Copy editors will look for things such as readability, grammar, spelling, style, syntax, and punctuation depending on what style guide they’re following. In this stage of the editing process, it’s okay to offer revisions that will require additional writing.

Examples of what a copy editor might comment: Point out wordy sentences, suggest change in word choice, fix punctuation marks in a sentence.

Proofreading Proofreading occurs after copy editing. Though proofreaders look for grammar and punctuation, they’re also focused on the overall formatting of the piece. They’re the last set of eyes before publication, so it’s their job to ensure the text is as close to perfect as it can get. No drastic changes will happen here — that’s the job of all the editors who came before.

Examples of what a proofreader might comment: Fix bad line breaks, change improper punctuation, point out incorrect page numbers.

How to proofread

Traditionally, proofreading is meant to be a relatively rapid and focused process of making sure writing is free of minor errors, such as typos that may have occurred during a more rigorous round of editing. For online publishing and blogging — which often includes transferring of content from a word processing document to a CMS (content management system) — proofreading includes making sure that formatting is correct. Adhering to a style guide — whether that be the Associated Press Stylebook , Chicago Manual of Style , or your own — is another vital part of the process. Consistency is key, and proofreaders need to be aware of what rules to follow for the given copy.

Common things to double-check when proofreading

• Links function properly and direct readers to the right pages
• Words — especially names and organizations — are spelled correctly
• Formatting appears as it was intended — bolds, italics, indentations, new paragraphs, and fonts are correct
• Proper punctuation is used throughout
• Capitalization is correct
• No “bad breaks,” such as widows or orphans
• Helpful information such as an FAQ section exists
• Consistent tenses throughout the piece
• No subject-verb agreement issues
• Headline or email subject is clear
• Citations match the brand style guide
• No misplaced or misused commas
• Voice and style are consistent throughout

When is the best time to proofread text?

The best time to proofread is during every project’s final stage, after revisions are done and copy editing has been completed. Proofreading is the last step. If you’re wondering what time is the best, we advise after morning coffee and before your deadline. Because the proofreading process is intended to be the final step before publishing or hitting “send,” the changes should be relatively minor — meaning, catching typos or errors that may have slipped by. In other words, proofreading is not the phase where you should be completely reworking a paragraph or changing the direction of your main points. Proofreading is not the time to decide that you’ve changed your stance on an important topic — that kind of change should happen during the initial planning, thesis-writing, or outline phase of your writing. In this stage, you also shouldn’t completely overhaul a piece of writing from, say, a 1,500-word blog post to a 3,000-word help article. That work should have been done during the developmental editing phase.

Top proofreading techniques and tricks

Ask someone else to proofread for you Get a pair of fresh eyes on your writing. After spending so much time on your work, you’ll be apt to accidentally glaze over errors and typographical errors. It’s like a crooked painting in your house — you don’t notice it until someone else points it out. If you have to proofread your own work, step away Close your document, shut down your computer, and take a break from staring at the screen for a few hours (the longer, the better). Go for a walk, sip some coffee, and you’ll have a fresher set of eyes when you return. Focus on one thing at a time When you’re on high-alert for every type of proofing error, it’s easier to miss some mistakes. Instead, try combing a paper only for punctuation, then again for spelling mistakes, and so on. Come back to it if you’re tired Don’t ever try to proofread at the end of the day when your attention span is nil, and all you want to do is sleep. Sleep on it and try again in the morning. Proofreading with a set of sleepy eyes is as good as not proofreading at all. Print it out Editing a hard copy — and not a digital one — will help you see your writing from a different perspective. It feels different, and putting pen to paper feels more substantive and also satisfying. Read it out loud Reading your own writing out loud is a great way to catch any misspelled words or wonky sentences you might’ve missed before. While it might feel funny at first, you’ll find yourself noticing things such as run-on sentences that you wouldn’t have otherwise when reading it silently. Allot two days to proofread Ideally, proofreading should happen at least two days before a deadline. This ensures that you’ll have enough time to implement changes with one more round of proofing to come. Take into consideration the length of your writing — the longer it is, the longer proofing will take. Use an AI proofreading tool You can use an AI writing assistant to help with proofreading digital content. Nowadays, the top ones on the market are programmed to catch spelling, grammatical errors, and some even help you adhere to your style guide . For example, Writer uses AI to catch and correct common writing mistakes — as well as ones personal to your company’s style guide — and ensure your text is ready to share. Proofreading example Editors and professional proofreaders usually check a printed “proof copy” of the text and make corrections using specialized marks. In the digital realm, proofreaders work with AI writing assistants. Most of these online proofreading and editing services also include plagiarism checkers to identify duplicate content on the web and provide an efficient solution for the publication.

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With edits occurring more frequently in the “tracked changes” on Microsoft Word or in suggestions on shared Google Docs, proofreaders find themselves doing their job digitally. And in a world flooded with copy and content, it’s crucial to ensure your words stand out, for all the right reasons. Writer is much more than just a spell check — think of it as your very own professional proofreader. And if you’re looking to implement language and content consistency company-wide, Writer has that too. Take your proofreading up a notch by publishing a living, breathing style guide that Writer implements almost anywhere you produce copy. With terminology management , custom writing style rules, snippets, and more, you don’t ever have to worry about your content being flooded with errors.

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The 7 Best Free Online AI Photo Editors

• Free AI photo editing tools make it easy for anyone to enhance their photos with just a single click. Canva, Autoenhance.ai, and LunaPic are some of the best options available.
• Canva offers auto-enhancement features and Magic Edit tool. Autoenhance.ai provides sky replacement, perspective correction, and image relighting. LunaPic allows for various photo effects and has tools for creating animations and GIFs.
• Pixlr offers basic photo editing features and has a paid tier with additional assets and editing tools. Google Photos has AI editing tools for quick edits. iPiccy is a strong, free AI-powered editor with numerous effects. YouCam Enhance is a simple tool for brightness and sharpness adjustments.

Thanks to advancements in AI, you don't need to be an expert in Photoshop in order to make your photos look good. Free AI photo editing tools online make it easy to enhance your photos—and sometimes, all it takes is a single click. In this article, we'll discuss some of the best free AI online photo editors that you can use today.

Canva is a popular tool with graphic designers, and it's also an excellent choice if you want a free AI online photo editor. You can auto-enhance your photos without paying for a premium version of Canva, and this feature will adjust your colors and brightness—plus various other areas.

With Canva, you can also access the Magic Edit tool with a free account. With Magic Edit, you can describe what you want the app to change and select how much of the image you want to change with the brush. If you want to learn more, we have a complete guide on how to transform your images with Canva Magic Edit .

2. Autoenhance.ai

If you don't want to go through the hassle of carefully manipulating every aspect of your images, you should consider checking out Autoenhance. It offers three core features:

• Sky replacement
• Perspective correction
• Image relighting

There's also an API that you can use to integrate Autoenhance into your own applications. It's entirely free to use (even the API), but only for up to 15 images. There is an option to pay as you go, or you can also choose from different bundles.

Autoenhane is fairly simple to use; upload an image, and the AI will automatically edit it for you. You can also choose whether you want to edit HDR for your image. The edited photos are instantly available for download. If you want a speedy photo editing workflow , this is a great online app to use.

LunaPic is a simple AI online photo editing tool that even has its own Chrome extension. To use LunaPic, you just upload an image, select from one of the many art effects, and wait for the AI to do its job.

LunaPic gives you a whole array of features for editing photos apart from simple art effects. You can adjust light levels and add a ton of different filters, art, and other effects. It also has tools for creating video animations and GIFs.

This AI editor also gives you basic features like cropping images, rotating them, and removing or replacing the background as you see fit. You can even add captions to your photos, or share them directly on popular social media platforms.

Pixlr is a free-to-use photo editing tool that offers all the basic features you would expect from a high-end photo editor. These include background removal (there is a separate app for that), adding filters and effects, animations, and making picture collages.

Pixlr also has a paid tier that gives you access to thousands of photo overlays, additional assets, stickers, tutorials, and some exclusive editing tools. You can even open images directly from cloud storage platforms like Google Drive and Dropbox, making it an ideal choice for professionals who just want to make some minor edits.

5. Google Photos

The eponymous Google Photos might be a photo storage and sharing service at its core, but it has a few AI editing tools that you can use to quickly brush up your photos. Obviously, these features aren't as varied as the other editors on this list, but it's still ideal for those tiny edits.

For starters, Google Photos lets you automatically fix the lighting in your photos with a single click. Or, if you want more control, there are sliders for fixing the lighting, the contrast, and a few other details. Apart from that, Google Photos also has a bunch of different effects that you can choose from.

It's incredibly convenient too, especially since many Android users organize their pictures with Google Photos .

iPiccy is an excellent AI-powered online photo editing tool. It works just as well on mobile too, so it's great for editing photos on the fly. The editor features 100+ effects, a collage maker, and even offers functionality for basic graphic design.

From fixing the exposure, vibrancy, or the image's sharpness to extracting details, adding or removing shadows and highlights, and even changing the backgrounds, iPiccy's full-fledged photo editor is great to use. And you can create an account to save your photos in the cloud.

Given the fact that it's completely free, iPiccy packs a strong punch. It even has many photo effects that you can choose from, making it a great choice for editing your photos quickly.

Another popular tool that's quite effective for simple photo touch-ups is YouCam Enhance. Once you upload a photo, it automatically adds a watermark on the bottom-left and lets you use a slider to see the difference between the enhanced screenshot and your original. It is possible to remove the watermark by signing up for an account, so you may want to do that if you're not interested in cropping your images too much.

You can zoom in or out, but that's mostly it. YouCam Enhance doesn't give you any additional controls or let you tinker with specific settings. However, if you need a simple tool to enhance the brightness and sharpness of an image, this is a decent choice.

AI Photo Editing Is Changing the Game

Previously, editors had to make a bunch of fine tweaks to get their photos to look good. Now, with AI photo editors, it's much easier, especially when they're free and available online. Many of these editors generate revenue through advertising, while some offer a paid upgrade with more features.

If you are serious about becoming a graphic designer or photo editor, you should also consider getting a new monitor, especially one that is able to reproduce colors accurately on the screen. With a decent monitor, you can see how your photos will actually look once you edit them using any of these tools.

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Expert paper editors polish your writing to reflect the work you put into it. Professional paper editing will:

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Standard paper Proofreading & Editing is perfect if you’re confident about your writing but need a second pair of eyes to catch:

• Spelling and grammar errors
• Inconsistencies in dialect
• Overuse of passive voice
• Subjective or inflated language

For a more comprehensive edit, you can add one or multiple add-on editing services that fit your needs.

Add-on services

Customize your editing package to get the help you need, structure check, clarity check, paper formatting, citation editing.

Ensures sections and chapters are structured and focused and your writing is free of redundancies.

• Through in-text feedback, your editor will help:
• Organize and focus individual chapters and sections
• Eliminate repetitive and redundant information
• Perfect transitions between sentences and paragraphs
• Align titles and headings with the section’s content

You’ll also receive a personalized Structure Check Report meant to help you identify missing elements in each chapter or section and prioritize improvements.

Ensures ideas are presented clearly, your arguments are consistent, and your audience can follow along.

Through in-text comments and checklists, your editor will:

• Make sure your text tells a clear and logical story
• Check that you’ve clearly presented concepts, ideas, and key terms
• Make sure your key takeaways and conclusions are front and center
• Highlight contradictions within the text
• Ensure you’re keeping your audience’s needs in mind

Ensures a professional look and feel of your document that meets your formatting requirements.

Your formatting expert will apply the 7th edition APA Style guidelines to all elements in your paper, including:

• Margins, spacing, and indentation
• Body text and headings
• Page numbers
• Abstract and keywords
• Explanatory footnotes

Citation Editing ensures your citations and references are consistent and meet your style guide’s requirements.

After you provide your document with a reference list, your citation expert will:

• Format the layout of your reference page (margins, indents, spacing)
• Ensure that your chosen citation style is applied consistently according to the guidelines
• Cross-check citations with reference entries
• Provide feedback on reference list entries that you need to complete due to missing information

Your expert is familiar with all common citation styles. Find more information about the service and our requirements in our FAQs .

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At Scribbr, you can rest assured that only the best editors will work on your paper.

All our 800+ editors have passed the challenging Scribbr Academy, which has a passing rate of only 2%.

We handpick your editor on several criteria, including field of study and document type. And we’ll even expand your team with citation and formatting experts if needed.

I have a doctorate in biology and studied a range of life science subjects. I specialize in editing academic texts.

I researched at Harvard, taught English with a Fulbright in Peru, and earned a master's from Johns Hopkins.

I have a PhD in German studies, an MS in library science, and extensive experience teaching undergraduate students.

I have a bachelor's in electrical engineering and a master's in psychology and am pursuing a PhD in neuroscience.

I am an ESL teacher and academic editor with a research background in the humanities, arts, and culture.

I am an academic editor and book reviewer. I am familiar with many style guides and have edited over 6 million words.

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How it works

Stay in control throughout the paper editing process, upload any time.

Upload your document and easily select the pages that need editing. Next, choose your turnaround time and services and explain your situation and needs to the editor.

Stay in the loop

After placing your order you can keep track of our progress. From finding your perfect editor to potential hand-overs to formatting or citation experts.

Revise and submit

You’ll receive back your document with tracked changes and feedback as well as a personal letter from your editor. The last step is submitting your work with confidence!

Scribbr & academic integrity

Scribbr is committed to protecting academic integrity. Our proofreading service, our AI writing tools ( plagiarism checker , paraphrasing tool , grammar checker , summarizer,  Citation Generator ) as well as our free Knowledge Base content are designed to help students produce quality academic papers.

We make every effort to prevent our software from being used for fraudulent or manipulative purposes.

Your questions, answered.

At Scribbr, we promise to make every customer 100% happy with the service we offer. Our philosophy: Your complaint is always justified – no denial, no doubts.

Our customer support team is here to find the solution that helps you the most, whether that’s a free new edit or a refund for the service.

The fastest turnaround time is 12 hours.

You can upload your document at any time and choose between three deadlines:

Yes, in the order process you can indicate your preference for American, British, or Australian English .

If you don’t choose one, your editor will follow the style of English you currently use. If your editor has any questions about this, we will contact you.

Yes, regardless of the deadline you choose, our editors can proofread your document during weekends and holidays.

Example: If you select the 12-hour service on Saturday, you will receive your edited document back within 12 hours on Sunday.

Your editor is on stand-by and ready to start editing your paper.

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