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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Image Overlay Utility Alternatives for Windows
There are many alternatives to Image Overlay Utility for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is PureRef, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Image Overlay Utility and eight of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Image Overlay Utility are opti, CThruView Transparent Image Viewer, PixelPerfect and CrossOver: Crosshair Overlay.
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Most Image Overlay Utility alternatives are Image Viewers, but you can also narrow the list to Research Managers or Imageboards. Other popular filters are Free, Mac and Windows.
Alternatives list
- 26 PureRef alternatives
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
9 CThruView Transparent Image Viewer alternativesCThruView is a free transparent image viewer that allows mouse clicks to go through the image. This makes your image see through and click through, so use it as tracing paper, splash screen or watermark.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
Allows developers to put a semi-transparent image overlay over the top of the developed HTML and perform per pixel comparison between them. Works with DevTools and Firebug.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Microsoft Edge
- Internet Explorer
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Opera
- Firefox
CrossOver allows you to place a customizable crosshair overlay above any application window. Improve your aim and gain a competitive advantage with a permanant colored crosshair to mark center screen.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
- Snapcraft
Create static or animated desktop logos using PNG images. Use it for presentations and fair booths to help brand your company or product. Your mouse movements and clicks pass right through the logos so it doesn't interfere with your work.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
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Useful for digital artists who want to use a photo reference with virtually any 3D package (i.e. zBrush, Silo, Blender, Messiah, etc).
Platforms
- Windows
Overlay2 is like digital tracing paper for your computer. It opens a semi-transparent floating image over video capture or editing software, or 3D modelling software, so you can use the image as a reference or positioning guide.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
