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

    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.

    15 PureRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • PureRef is the most popular free alternative to RefCanvas.

    • PureRef is Free and ProprietaryRefCanvas is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PureRef is Lightweight and CustomizableRefCanvas is not according to our users
  2. BeeRef icon

    BeeRef

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • BeeRef is the most popular Open Source alternative to RefCanvas.

    • BeeRef is Free and Open SourceRefCanvas is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BeeRef is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRefCanvas is not according to our users
  4. Kuadro icon

    Kuadro

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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.

    11 Kuadro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. Creativit icon

    Creativit

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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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Creativit is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to RefCanvas.

    • Creativit is Freemium and ProprietaryRefCanvas is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. DroidRef icon

    DroidRef

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    • DroidRef is the most popular Android alternative to RefCanvas.

    • DroidRef is Free and Open SourceRefCanvas is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DroidRef is Minimalistic and LightweightRefCanvas is not according to our users
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    RefShelf

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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.

    9 RefShelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. LibreRef icon

    LibreRef

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    A free as in freedom digital referencing tool for artists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Refbox icon

    Refbox

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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    • Refbox is the most popular commercial alternative to RefCanvas.

    • Refbox is Paid and ProprietaryRefCanvas is Freemium and Proprietary
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