PureRef is a stand-alone program for Windows, Mac and Linux that keeps track of your images. Whether you're gathering inspiration, making mood boards or need reference images for your …

Schools are permitted to copy and distribute Pureref within the school to faculty, pupils and students to be used for educational purposes.

PureRef is a minimal but powerful digital reference and mood board made for keeping your inspiration close at hand but out of your way. Packed with handy features and neat tips and tricks, this …

I would like to use PureRef commercially, do I need a license? Starting with PureRef 2.0 a license per seat is required for commercial use, see the license agreement for more details and the download …

When saving a PureRef scene, the images you add will be embedded in the PureRef file by default, but you can switch to keep them as links to locations outside PureRef in Settings.

Click through PureRef, for tracing or matching pixel perfect designs. To exit this mode, make sure PureRef has focus by clicking on it in the taskbar/dock before using the shortcut.

Mar 5, 2024 · Apart from visual improvements, speed and stability, PureRef has been enhanced with a bunch of the most requested features, let's dive in! Want to try the new version right away?

PureRef is a tool for artists by (an) artist (and a programmer!) - Our mission is to streamline your creative process. We are Natascha and Viktor, working together as Idyllic Pixel. We created …

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Feb 25, 2025 · Background grids, shapes, and PureRef in other languages! This version expands some existing features and adds a few new ones, focused on streamlining your workflow for every step of …