PureRef

What it does

PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. You can download PureRef for Windows, Mac or Linux.

PureRef, the simple reference image viewer.

Upload images right from your computer, paste or just drag an image directly from your browser. Keep your inspiration forever at hand by setting PureRef to always stay on top of your workspace. With its minimalistic interface it takes up just as much space as you want it to. Currently supports Windows, Mac and most Linux distributions. Utilize the myriad of tools available. Write a quick note, toggle desaturation, arrange and alignfrom pureref.com

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  PureRef2016 · pureref.com · ▲3

  tool for artists to organize and view their reference images

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