Overlay2 Alternatives

Overlay2 is described as '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' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Overlay2 for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Web-based and Microsoft Edge apps. The best Overlay2 alternative is PureRef, which is free. Other great apps like Overlay2 are Kasasa, opti, LayerX and Afloat.

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Overlay2 alternatives page was last updated Oct 4, 2024
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  1. PureRef icon

    PureRef

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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.

    13 PureRef alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PureRef screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  References
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Portable

    PureRef VS Overlay2

     

    • PureRef is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Overlay2.

    • PureRef is the most popular free alternative to Overlay2.

    • PureRef is Free and ProprietaryOverlay2 is Paid and Proprietary
    • PureRef is LightweightOverlay2 is not according to our users
  2. Kasasa icon

    Kasasa

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    Take screenshots and put them on small floating windows; the application also allows you to decrease the window opacity when the mouse pointer is over it.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Kasasa screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  On top
    6.  Floating windows
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Kasasa VS Overlay2

     

    • Kasasa is the most popular Open Source alternative to Overlay2.

    • Kasasa is Free and Open SourceOverlay2 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kasasa is Privacy focusedOverlay2 is not according to our users
  4. opti icon

    opti

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    simple, transparent media viewer.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    opti screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  On top
    4.  Transparency

    opti VS Overlay2

     
  5. LayerX icon

    LayerX

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    An intuitive app to display transparent images on screen.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    LayerX Features

    1.  On top
    2.  Drag and Drop

    LayerX VS Overlay2

     
  6. Afloat icon

    Afloat

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    Make any app able to float on top.

    21 Afloat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • SIMBL
    Afloat screenshot 1

    Afloat Features

    1.  On top
    2.  Interface Overlay

    Afloat VS Overlay2

     
  7. PixelPerfect icon

    PixelPerfect

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    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.

    8 PixelPerfect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    PixelPerfect screenshot 1

    PixelPerfect Features

    1.  Custom overlays
    2.  Interface Overlay
    3.  Translucency
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  Positive Review Acquisition

    PixelPerfect VS Overlay2

     
  9. Duplicate Windows icon

    Duplicate Windows

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    Duplicate Windows visually copies any window in Mac OS X live and on-the-fly. It’s like display mirroring for individual windows! I created the tool to display windows across multiple monitors in extended desktop mode during presentations.

    9 Duplicate Windows alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Duplicate Windows screenshot 1

    Duplicate Windows Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  On top

    Duplicate Windows VS Overlay2

     

    • Duplicate Windows is the most popular commercial alternative to Overlay2.

    • Duplicate Windows is Paid and ProprietaryOverlay2 is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. CThruView Transparent Image Viewer icon

    CThruView Transparent Image Viewer

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    CThruView 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.

    10 CThruView Transparent Image Viewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    CThruView Transparent Image Viewer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.0, released in September 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    CThruView Transparent Image Viewer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Transparency
    3.  Java based

    CThruView Transparent Image Viewer VS Overlay2

     

    • CThruView Transparent Image Viewer is the most popular Web-based alternative to Overlay2.

    • CThruView Transparent Image Viewer is Free and Open SourceOverlay2 is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Overlay icon

    Overlay

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    A frame that allows you to have an image or even PDF displayed semi-transparently in front of everything. It enables you to copy, trace, or compare designs, images, and documents with ease, since you can lock the frame and make it undisturbed by mouse gestures.

    9 Overlay alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Overlay screenshot 1

    Overlay Features

    1.  On top

    Overlay VS Overlay2

     
  12. GluePrint icon

    GluePrint

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    Turn any mockup into a floating guide, and visually align pixels with ease.

    Use GluePrint to implement your interfaces pixel perfect. Simply open a mockup and lock it on top of your work to see how it compares. Position with the arrow keys and scroll to adjust the transparency. .

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    GluePrint screenshot 1

    GluePrint Features

    1.  Transparency

    GluePrint VS Overlay2

     
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