FrameThrower Alternatives

FrameThrower is described as 'The reference app for the future creative. One of the largest film still libraries on the internet, indexed frame by frame on lighting, lens character, shot size, camera angle, colour and mood, and searchable in plain language, by image, or by colour' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are six alternatives to FrameThrower for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best FrameThrower alternative is PureRef, which is free. Other great apps like FrameThrower are BeeRef, Kuadro, ArtDeck and DroidRef.

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  1. PureRef icon
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    PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made.

    22 PureRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. BeeRef icon
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    BeeRef lets you quickly arrange your reference images and view them while you create. Its minimal interface is designed not to get in the way of your creative process.

    12 BeeRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Kuadro icon
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    Kuadro is an image viewer that allows you to open as many windows as you want, lay them out as you need them and store those layouts for later.

    It was designed to stay out of your way, and work around you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. ArtDeck icon
     1 like

    Visual reference-board app for creatives to collect images, video, links, notes, GIFs, and PDFs, with study tools and iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

    12 ArtDeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. DroidRef icon
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    This is a free and open-source image reference board app for Android, like PureRef or VizRef. It lets you keep track of a large amount of reference images on an infinite canvas you can pan and zoom. You can crop out only the parts of each image you want to focus on and send...

    10 DroidRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. RefShelf icon
     2 likes

    Intuitive tool for viewing & managing reference images. Capture images from different sources, store them, provide access to any in one click. View images in always on top mode by default. Convenient for everyday use not only for CG artists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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