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Last Updated: Jun 05, 2025, 08:50 AM
Software Tools to Support Your Academic Journey
From graphic design to analyzing data, these software tools are designed to help with coursework, group projects, and academic exploration—at no cost or discounted rates for full-time students.
7-Zip
7-Zip is a free and open-source tool for compressing and unzipping files, useful for saving space and sharing large files.
Adobe Creative Cloud Apps
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of professional apps for design, photo editing, video production, web development, and more.
Once you have installed the Creative Cloud app, sign-in with your SIU credentials, and then you can download/use any of the Adobe apps listed below.
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Character Animator
- Adobe Dimension
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Fresco
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InCopy
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Adobe Media Encode
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Prelude
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Premiere Rush
- Adobe Substance 3D Designer
- Adobe Substance 3D Modeler
- Adobe Substance 3D Painter
- Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
- Adobe Substance 3D Stager
- Adobe XD
Anaconda
Anaconda is a free, open-source platform for data science and machine learning, with Python, R, and many pre-installed libraries and tools.
ArcGIS (Several Options)
ArcGIS CityEngine
ArcGIS CityEngine is a 3D modeling software used to design and visualize urban environments. It allows users to create detailed cityscapes using real-world geographic data or synthetic layouts.
ArcGIS Drone2Map
ArcGIS Drone2Map turns drone-captured images into 2D maps and 3D models for analysis and decision-making in ArcGIS.
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro is a powerful mapping and spatial analysis software used for creating and working with geographic data.
Audacity
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use program for recording and editing audio files.
Autodesk (Several Options)
Autodesk offers a wide-range of software options for academic use. Browse the list below to find the specific Autodesk offering you would like.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2025
Autodesk 3ds Max is a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software used for games, movies, and architectural visualization.
Autodesk AutoCad 2025
Autodesk AutoCad 2025 is a widely used design and drafting tool for creating 2D and 3D plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Autodesk Civil 3D 2025
Autodesk Civil 3D 2025 is a version of AutoCAD with tools specifically for civil engineering, such as designing roads, land development, and infrastructure projects.
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D design tool that combines CAD, CAM, and CAE for product design and manufacturing.
Autodesk Inventor Pro 2025
Autodesk Inventor is a 3D mechanical design software used for creating detailed digital prototypes of mechanical parts and assemblies.
Autodesk Maya 2025
Autodesk Maya is a professional 3D animation software used in film, TV, and game development for modeling, animating, and visual effects.
Autodesk MotionBuilder 2025
Autodesk MotionBuilder is a real-time 3D character animation tool, often used for motion capture editing and virtual production.
Autodesk Mudbox 2025
Autodesk Mudbox is a 3D sculpting and painting tool used to create high-detail models and textures for games and film.
Autodesk ReCap Pro 2025
Autodesk ReCap Pro converts photos or laser scans into 3D models and point clouds for use in design and construction workflows.
Autodesk Revit 2025
Autodesk Revit is a design and documentation software used in architecture and construction, especially for Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Blender
Blender is a free 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, visual effects, and even game development.
Distance
Distance is software for analyzing wildlife survey data, especially to estimate population sizes from distance sampling.
EndNote
EndNote is a reference management tool that helps organize citations and create bibliographies for research papers.
FileZilla
FileZilla is a free and reliable tool for transferring files between computers using FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
GIMP
GIMP is a free image editor similar to Photoshop, great for photo manipulation and graphic design.
GitHub
GitHub CLI
GitHub CLI is a command-line tool that lets users interact with GitHub directly from the terminal—such as cloning repositories, creating issues, managing pull requests, and more—making it easier to streamline development without switching to a web browser.
GitHub Desktop
GitHub Desktop is a platform for hosting and sharing code, especially helpful for version control and collaborating on software projects.
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is an advanced version of Google Earth that allows measuring distances, analyzing geographic data, and viewing satellite images.
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free tool for creating and editing vector graphics (like logos and illustrations), similar to Adobe Illustrator.
JMP Pro
JMP Pro is a data analysis software with interactive visuals, ideal for statistics, modeling, and business analytics.
Julia
Julia is a high-performance programming language designed for scientific computing and numerical analysis.
Mathematica
Mathematica is software for doing symbolic mathematics, complex calculations, visualizations, and algorithm development.
MATLAB
MATLAB is a powerful programming platform used for numerical computing, simulations, data analysis, and algorithm development.
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a suite of productivity tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and cloud services like OneDrive and Teams.
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Notepad++
Notepad++ is a lightweight, user-friendly text editor with advanced features for coding and file editing.
Python
Python is a popular, easy-to-learn programming language used in everything from web development to data science and automation.
QGIS
QGIS is a free, open-source GIS (Geographic Information System) application for creating, editing, and analyzing spatial data.
R
R is a statistical computing language used for data analysis, modeling, and graphics.
RStudio Desktop
RStudio Desktop is an easy-to-use interface for writing and running R code, managing data projects, and creating visualizations.
Rtools
Rtools is a collection of software tools needed to build and install R packages on Windows.
SPSS
SPSS Amos
SPSS Amos is an add-on for SPSS that focuses on structural equation modeling (SEM), making it easier to build and test complex models involving variables and relationships, especially in behavioral and social sciences.
SPSS Statistics
SPSS Statistics is a widely used software for analyzing data and running statistical tests, often used in social sciences, education, and business research. It offers point-and-click menus and simple interfaces for exploring data and creating reports.
Unity Hub
Unity Hub is a launcher for managing different versions of Unity, a popular platform for creating video games and 3D applications.
Visual Acquisition
Visual Acquisition is a software used for controlling and capturing images from scientific or industrial imaging devices.
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a lightweight, customizable code editor that supports many programming languages and extensions.
VLC
VLC is a free media player that can open almost any video or audio file format.
WinSCP
WinSCP is a free tool for securely transferring files between computers using protocols like SCP and SFTP.
Zotero
Zotero is a free reference manager for collecting, organizing, and citing research sources.