DarkRef - Art Reference Board

Your art references, everywhere you work. Free.

DarkRef is a powerful reference board designed specifically for digital artists. Organize your inspiration with images, GIFs, notes, and folders—all in one beautiful, intuitive app.

100% FREE TO USE
All core features are completely free. Create unlimited boards, add unlimited images and GIFs, take notes, and organize with folders.

WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES
• Sync across all your devices
• Secure backups of all your references for peace of mind
• Cloud sync keeps everything in sync (premium)

BUILT FOR ARTISTS
• Drag-and-drop interface
• Support for all standard image formats
• Animated GIF support
• Quick notes and annotations
• Smart automatic organization
• Folders and collections
• Fast and responsive, even with large libraries

WORKS OFFLINE
All your references are stored locally on your device. Work anywhere, even without internet. With DarkRef Sync, changes sync automatically when you're back online.

DARKREF SYNC (OPTIONAL)
Upgrade to DarkRef Sync to unlock cloud sync across all your devices. Your references are always up to date and securely backed up to the cloud.

WHY DARKREF?
Unlike other reference board apps, DarkRef truly works everywhere. Whether you're sketching on your iPad at a coffee shop, at the office or working at home, your references are always with you.

Perfect for:
• Digital artists and illustrators
• Concept artists
• Character designers
• Environment artists
• Animators
• Game artists
• Anyone who needs organized visual references

Download DarkRef for free today and never lose track of your inspiration again.