List of game development freeware programs

Below is a list of freeware programs that can assist with game development with Game Maker.

Free 2D Software

 * Gimp - Very powerful image manipulation program, great for photo retouching and image creation. There are other downloads, GTK and runtime environment for this program to work properly. This program currently runs on Linux, Windows (XP and Vista), Mac OSX, and some Unix based systems.
 * GimpShopdotnet - This is a modified version of Gimp, designed to work and feel more like Adobe Photoshop, allowing Photoshop users a comfortable free alternative.
 * InkScape - If you have been looking the free answer to Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw, IncScape is a great alternative. This is a full featured vector graphics editor. The website has a tons of information, tutorials and galleries of work created with the program, to give you a good idea of what you are getting involved with.
 * SmoothDraw NX - A freehand drawing tool designed for use with tablets. Several choices of brushes and pencil strokes for creating realistic drawings. Also auto smoothes lines if you are using a mouse to draw with.
 * Ultimate Paint - Image creation and manipulation program for Windows systems. This is a pretty compact and fast running graphics program with plenty of features.
 * Synfig - A very powerful, well developed 2D vector animation program. This program was designed for studio quality animations. It is currently available for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
 * IcoFX - A freeware Windows program for creating icons with more than 40 different effects and custom filters.
 * Icon Studio 1.2 - A free, simple to use icon editor and creator. You can create icons in multiple sizes and color depths, flip, rotate, import from EXE and more.

Free 3D Software

 * Terragen - Create amazing scenery and photorealistic images with this program. This program comes with a lot of features including, terrain sculpting tools, water and cloud generators, realistic sunlight creation and so much more. Works with Windows and Mac OS systems.
 * 3D Canvas - A real-time 3D modeling and animation tool. Easily create 3D scenes with drag-and-drop controls. Customizable toolbars and interface and frame by frame animations are only the start of this programs features.
 * Art of Illusion - An open-source 3D modeling and rendering studio written in Java and usable on most Java Virtual Machines. On the website you can find some comprehensive tutorials on creating a human figure, working with triangle meshes and more to give you a little better understanding of how to use this nice program.
 * Blender - A top of the line 3D graphics program available for most operating systems. This is a very powerful tool but does have a strong learning curve if you are not familiar with these types of programs. On the website you can find a bunch of great tutorials, galleries of previous work created with this application and a busy community to answer any questions you may have.
 * Google SketchUp - A powerful 3D software that allows quickly build 3D models. The program is pretty easy to use and you can design and build everything from your dream house to a favorite skyscraper. Works on Windows and Mac systems.

Free Midi Software

 * Anvil Studio - Anvil Studio is a MIDI and audio sequencer and is free software for Windows users.