Browser compatibility — what you need to know
Which tools use newer browser APIs, what to do if a tool doesn't load, and which browsers are supported.
ToolBrigade targets modern browsers. The vast majority of tools work in any browser released in the last 4–5 years. A few tools use APIs that are newer or have specific requirements.
Tools with specific browser requirements
Hash Generator — Web Crypto API
Uses crypto.subtle.digest(). Requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost). Supported in Chrome 37+, Firefox 34+, Safari 11+, Edge 12+. Not available in HTTP contexts or very old browsers.
Image tools — Canvas API
All image tools (resizer, compressor, cropper, converters, etc.) use the Canvas API. Supported in all modern browsers. May be blocked in some privacy-hardened browser configurations that disable canvas fingerprinting — if an image tool produces a blank output, check your browser's privacy settings.
UUID Generator — crypto.randomUUID()
Uses crypto.randomUUID() when available (Chrome 92+, Firefox 95+, Safari 15.4+). Falls back to a Math.random()-based implementation on older browsers.
QR Scanner — camera access
Requires camera permission and a secure context (HTTPS). Will not work if you deny camera access or if your browser doesn't support the MediaDevices API.
If a tool doesn't load or work
- Try refreshing the page — some tools load libraries on demand and a failed network request can leave the tool in a broken state.
- Check your browser version. If you're on a browser more than 3–4 years old, update it.
- Check browser extensions. Ad blockers and privacy extensions occasionally block scripts or canvas access. Try disabling them for toolbrigade.com.
- Try a different browser. Chrome and Firefox have the broadest API support.
- If none of that works, contact me with your browser name, version, and OS.