PureRef: Learn the Basics

Get started with PureRef. It's a simple, yet powerful stand-alone program to organize and view reference images.

Music used: We Are Coming (Max Graef Remix) by Mr. Scruff

PureRef created by Idyllic Pixel. Immense gratitude! This is one of my favorite programs.

[AdmiralHattori]

4:08
"You can change the colors like changings things to light mode"
Me: "Hmm, didn't know about that"
My Eyes: "You MONSTER"

[fabianolucioperes]

You forgot to show 3 of the most usefull tips.
1 - to make the backgroud transparent to overlay any other software
2 - to lock images to mouse button so you could paint of 3D sculpt over them.
3 - to make pics transparent overn any other software.

[sahdasyarifa]

a life changer. thank you for the tutorial! i was kinda confussed at first but now its all clear

[tryo]

Pressing "Space" makes the selected image bigger ..maybe helpful for someone :)

[lucasdigital]

My first ten seconds with PureRef were not a great first impression. Thanks to your video, I've now seen the light -- this is non-standard for all the right reasons!

[agmoyer]

Great video and amazingly powerful tool. I just got into using Blender finally doing modeling and sculpting and I was using 4 image editor windows to hold references. Now I can have one window overtop with multiple references, perfectly match the window colour so it blends in with my Blender interface, lock it in place and even set all the images to greyscale (easier on my eyes when looking at details or dealing with bright colours).

[leonelsalazar]

this tutorial is smooth and fancy as PureRef itself!!

[ColinLevy]

So great! Love the Skywatch cameo :D Downloaded and donated.

[marcschmid]

Very nice and simple explained. Thanks

[ahmadluayeleiwy]

We are looking forward for the advanced tutorial for PureRef😃

[hamidsalami]

Thank you so much for this perfect introduction!

[jonathaningram]

One very very useful shortcut not mentionned in the video : 'C'. It allows you to crop the image right away. You just press C and then select the part of the image you wish to keep.

[sageshadowplay]

Amazing tutorial I finally now how to label my project image groups.

[carleetodd]

Excellent video, you did a fantastic job of breaking it all down. Thank you!

[vkdrawz]

This is Software is really usefull for designers and you explained it so well Thank you!!

[Martin-lljc]

Donated downloading amazing saving time

[katm]

Command - decreased opacity, Command shift + won't let me increase opacity on a mac. Any ideas? Otherwise guess I'll download and reinstall? Great video!

[PointlessGamer_xD]

Very useful video thanks
I had no clue how to do the notes and need it
Cheers! 🤘

[Shoppingcartapuses]

awesome and simple tutorial, thank you

[kabii_art]

Can I use color picker tool in a pureref window in apps like Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint?