「App Store Editor's Choice」 「98% 5-Star Ratings」 「Cross-Platform for iPhone/iPad/MacOS」
Redefine your creative workflow - an all-in-one tool combining mood boards, reference images, smart asset management, precise color picking, and free-form collaging across devices.
Designed for UI/brand/illustration/photography/architecture/video storyboard and other creative scenarios, this is your professional reference image and inspiration board on iPhone / iPad / macOS.
Core Features:
1. Unlimited Canvas: Smart caching and image management support massive long-term storage and smooth browsing.
2. Multi-Select Batch Processing: Select multiple images for one-tap adaptive scaling, smart layout, uniform sizing, copy, and alignment.
3. Professional Workflow: Complete keyboard shortcut mapping (Mac / iPad keyboard) for smoother high-frequency operations.
4. Image Editing: Rotation, crop, desaturate, vertical/horizontal flip, opacity, layers, scaling, and more.
5. Dynamic Color Picker: Real-time color extraction from anywhere on canvas with common color codes.
6. Video Processing: MP4 playback and 4K still frame extraction for faster storyboards, covers, and video references.
7. Stylized Text: Built-in fonts and styles for clearer annotations, titles, and labels.
8. Magnetic Guides: Alignment hints and smart snapping for precise layouts.
9. GIF Decomposition: One-tap frame-by-frame animation breakdown for intuitive detail references.
10. Import Methods: Clipboard, photo library, folders, camera, drag & drop (iPad / Mac).
11. Export Methods: Scene export and image group export for easy sharing and delivery.
12. Web Drag & Drop: Support drag import from popular image sites like Pinterest / ArtStation / Midjourney / Pixiv / Instagram.
13. Multiple Modes: View, lock, and edit modes - browsing and editing stay separate.
14. Brush Tools: Meet annotation and highlighting needs for intuitive communication.
15. File Management: Grid/list views with multiple sorting options.
16. Canvas Zoom: Smooth zoom and pan for comfortable detail viewing.
17. Multi-Select Quick Alignment: Top-right alignment/distribution after multi-select.
18. Backup & Import: Full backup and package import for migration and recovery.
19. File Search: Search by keyword to find target files fast.
Pro Enhancements:
1. Image/GIF/Video Notes: Add notes to capture ideas and key points.
2. Preview Mode: One-tap switch to a clean preview for focused viewing and cleaner presentations.
3. Advanced Crop: Multiple advanced crop options to quickly fit different aspect ratios and compositions.
4. Image Blur: Supports image blur processing for privacy protection and richer visual layering.
5. High-Resolution Scene Export (PNG): Export full scenes as HD PNG for sharing and delivery.
6. File Favorites: Save frequent files for faster access to key references.
7. Category Tags: Tag files by use, project, or status for quicker filtering.
8. Dotted Background: Toggle a dotted background for clearer edge contrast.
9. Canvas Grayscale: Switch to grayscale view to focus on tone and composition.
10. Image Color Analysis: Intelligently extracts dominant colors for quick insight into palette relationships.
11. Layer Panel: Name preview, reorder, and quick select for efficient layer management.
12. Scheduled Playback: Timed switching, playback controls, and countdown for efficient browsing.
You can subscribe to ImgRef Pro. Charged to your iTunes account on confirmation. Auto-renews unless canceled 24+ hours before period end. Manage in iTunes Store.
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I’ve used Visref for years, and don’t get me wrong it’s an amazing app for artists, however in recent years it has become extremely glitchy and development for it seems to have been halted for a long time, with no noticeable updates, even bug fixes, as far as I can remember since I got it. Imgref has basically taken the gripes I had with Visref and fixed them. Even as of only having installed the app for a couple days ago, I open the appstore to see that it has an update. The dev team seems active, and dedicated to their app and seems to be actually listening to users positives and criticisms and acting accordingly. So far it has handled my large boards for illustration references without crashing or bugs, and unlike Visref, hasn’t corrupted entire boards making them unusable. The app seems stable, well designed, and has features that take it a step further that other reference apps i’ve used. So far 5/5!
Developer Response
Thank you very much for your appreciation. We will strive to provide the best products. If you have any good suggestions, please feel free to contact us via email. Email: xunhuaref@163.com
GREAT!!!! NEVER going back to Vizref!!
Wawawaiter
I was tearing my hair out over Vizref (a much pricier reference program!) consistently crashing when I tried to open projects, so in a fit I bought another reference program. Best decision ever. Not only is it simple, but there are SO many different possibilities that vizref just doesn’t have. You can draw and write notes on images!? You can color pick images!? The program shows how you can snap your compilation of images in a satisfying way!?!? It’s honestly incredible. I only have two notes:1. Its’s very annoying that you have to click your finger away when selecting and moving an image to select another image. If I select and move the first image, I should be able to select and drag the second image when I click on it. It’s very monotonous because of that.2.My other note is that the ui isn’t very pleasing to look at. Vizref buttons had very clear and pleasing contrast in their selection buttons, so I recommend a bolder style for buttons and colors.Besides that, wonderful. 5/5
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your kind words! Regarding the operational logic and UI issues you mentioned, we'll promptly develop optimization solutions. More powerful features are currently in development，stay tuned～～
very good app ! very useful and easy to understand
coldtwrkey
i appreciate this app a lot, especially since most apps like this are paywalled and/or have an unbearable amount of ads. the ui is very good, there was no learning curve with this unlike in other programs like notion, which was another app i used for image collection. will you ever add a doodle / text feature to write down notes for the references ? if you do then this will definitely be more than perfect for artists and creatives, ive already recommended it to a good amount of my acquaintances and friends !
Developer Response
Thank you very much for your suggestion. We will increase the development priority of the doodle/text feature. You are also welcome to communicate with our team through email/comments in the future.
This App is Really amazing! I would give it 5 stars if two features were included
Elijah710/
I really like how smooth the app works!! The only two features I wish it did have is the ability to search through your different folders to find your Refboards easier. The other feature that would be handy is the ability to possibly copy and paste easier when using the iPad by itself. Possibly dedicated buttons for copy and pasting. Amazing app otherwise.
Developer Response
Thank you very much for your liking.
- Added layer search with type filtering and keyword matching.
- Added a layer menu with rename and delete support.
- Added scheduled playback with timed switching, countdown, and related controls.
- Added a layer panel with preview, order adjustment, quick selection, and focus controls.
- Added a preview mode controller with sequential/random switching and other controls.
- Fixed email feedback and other known issues.
Version 4.10.0
The developer, 文荣 李, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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