A private design museum
A pleasure to use. It’s been really fun to turn my archive of found vernacular design into a little personal gallery. Thoughtful developer, private by design, and full of useful tools.
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This app helps designers and creatives build a visual field archive of found objects. It allows you to capture, organize, refine, and export design references from the physical world into a digital collection.
✓Capture found objects with perspective correction
✓Organize finds into collections
✓Preserve metadata like location and date
✓Refine image properties and cutouts
✓Calibrate real-world scale for flat objects
✓Export clean PNGs with transparent backgrounds
✓Local storage for privacy
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What's New in Foundform
1.2
September 24, 2026
Explore is here. Discover your collection in a new spatial canvas built for rediscovering the things you’ve collected. Also new: 3D Preview. Pair the front and back of an object and view it as a physical specimen you can rotate and inspect from any angle. Plus smaller improvements and fixes throughout Foundform.
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What is Foundform used for?
Foundform is a visual field archive designed for designers and creatives to collect, organize, and refine design references from the physical world. It helps turn everyday objects into a digital collection of specimens.
Can Foundform help me measure objects?
Yes, for flat objects, Foundform allows you to calibrate real-world scale by marking two points and entering the distance. This enables the app to derive the specimen’s physical dimensions.
How does Foundform handle privacy?
Foundform is private by design. Your archive is stored locally on your device, and the app does not require an account or social profile, ensuring your data remains secure.
What kind of files can I export from Foundform?
You can export clean PNG files with transparent backgrounds. Calibrated specimens can be exported at their real-world scale and a chosen DPI, which is useful for integrating physical references into design workflows.
Does Foundform have ads?
No, Foundform does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.
What devices does Foundform support?
Foundform is available on iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for users on the Apple ecosystem.
How often is Foundform updated?
The latest version of Foundform is 1.2, and it was last updated on September 24, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and user experience.
What is the age rating for Foundform?
Foundform has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in design and visual collection.