RefCanvas AlternativesImage Viewers and other similar apps like RefCanvas

RefCanvas is described as 'Intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life. With RefCanvas, you can import images and gifs as references onto an infinite canvas, allowing you to organize your ideas and concepts in one' and is a Image Viewer in the photos & graphics category. There are eight alternatives to RefCanvas for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best RefCanvas alternative is PureRef, which is free. Other great apps like RefCanvas are BeeRef, Kuadro, Creativit 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.

    15 PureRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • 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.

    9 BeeRef alternatives

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    • 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. Creativit icon
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    Meet Creativit, a powerful digital moodboard that is designed to help you plan out and launch your next big creative project much faster.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • 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...

    8 DroidRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. RefShelf icon
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    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
     
  7. LibreRef icon
     Like

    A free as in freedom digital referencing tool for artists.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Refbox icon
     Like

    Refbox is a floating visual workspace that keeps your reference images, videos, and inspiration always visible so you can stay focused and create without interruptions.

    10 Refbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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