Growing a channel takes more than just a camera. Here is a stack of free tools to help you succeed:

1. Bulk YouTube Thumbnail Downloader: (That's us!) Essential for grabbing assets for social promotion or competitive analysis.
2. Canva: The easiest way to design high-CTR thumbnails if you aren't a Photoshop pro.
3. OBS Studio: The industry standard for screen recording and streaming. Completely free and open source.
4. Audacity: Powerful audio editing software to clean up your voiceovers.
5. Google Trends: Find out what people are searching for before you make a video.