VizRef

VizRef

Reference board app for iPad

291 ratings
185 reviews
$3.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2020
  • June 8, 2021
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This app allows artists and animators to create visual reference boards using images and GIFs from various sources. It integrates with popular drawing applications, offering tools to organize and refine inspiration for creative projects.

Create visual reference boards
Import images and GIFs from web, cloud, photos
Companion app for Procreate, Adobe Fresco, etc.
Organize inspiration with thumbnails
Animated GIF support with frame-by-frame playback
Image editing tools: crop, greyscale, flip, rotate
Drag and drop from web, batch import
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What's New in VizRef

1.1.7

June 8, 2021

NEW FEATURES in 1.1.7 Exporting- Fixed some bugs related to exporting. Some of the UI was unresponsive when hitting export within the app. This was most likely due to some newer IOS versions that were later released. *** Please keep in mind that exporting/ importing directly into other apps such as Dropbox or even using Airdrop and Discord all work completely differently because of how those apps are created. We, unfortunately, can not improve much on batch exporting/ importing into these apps unless those developers improve how their apps deal with multiple images being imported or passing through them. For batch exporting images, I still recommend hooking up Dropbox/ Google Drive to the files app on your iPad and just batch exporting through the files app from Vizref. Please also keep in mind that batch exporting hundreds of images at once will most likely crash Vizref. This is also out of our control. I recommend batch exporting about 50 images at once for the most stable and consistent experience. Vizref and other apps can't export hundreds of images at once because every app on the iPad is limited to how much Memory it can use during all operations. The app is crashing because of the hard limit set by Apple for each app. Feature - Revert Button- Revert will undo any cropping or rotating you've done to the image. The main reason for adding the revert button was that some users were finding their images were oddly scaled/ stretched to the wrong ratio. Revert is a backup for returning your image to the correct ratio/ scaling - the revert button is located in the toolbox icon at the bottom right after selecting an image. - Exporting gif files. Should work now give it a try! *Bug Fixes* -Fixed a bug that caused images from your board to not display if your board crashed on exporting. This bug should be completely gone. If it persists after updating your app please contact us at vizrefpro@gmail.com **If your images have disappeared from your board, please note that those images are still on you iPad and stored locally. You can retrieve them by going to the Files app then searching for your Vizref folder in " On My iPhone " or " On My iPad" file Open "Private Documents" then you will see each .VRB file. These are your reference boards and store your images locally. You can then retrieve your images here. Fixed some crash bugs. Fixed several UI inconsistencies and bugs.

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User reviews

No Update

I guess instead of updating the apps, devs would rather make a new subscription app. Just give us all a refund.

App worked great prior to iOS26. Now? Not so much

Since the update to iOS26, the app frequently crashes when loading in larger boards. While they still, eventually, open, it often requires minutes of going through crashes just to get them to open. I had to downsize boards by nearly 60% of their previous size under iOS18, and even then, some midsized boards will crash once or twice before opening again. While this doesn’t happen as much if the HD setting is toggled off, some images only load when the setting is toggled on, making functionality iffy, at best. The app desperately needs a patch, and possibly a request to Apple to allow it to bypass the increased RAM throttling. When boards do finally open, the app works grand.

Additionally, despite reaching out to VizRef about the issues, they have yet to respond.
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Amazing I’ve used this for years as a tattoo artist

As the title says I got this in 2020 and it’s been 6 years and I can say that it does EVERYTHING I’ve ever needed as a tattoo artist who makes collages of references. The drag and drop is seamless and just works. Deserves more praise 🥹

Useful app, but would love extra features

I haven’t had the app for long, but it is useful for creating mood boards. I can see myself using this app a lot. I would love to see the ability to write, doodle and add text, as annotating would be super helpful; especially if there is a specific part of an image to be highlighted, when I idea pops up, or liking a part of a reference image.
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Pretty Good, but needs some work.

Been using this app for several years alongside Procreate, and it's absolutely amazing!

The very few problems I've had with Vizref are minimal, but if they ever get fixed, it will make this app a 5-star

The problems that I had were:
1. App crashes when opening a brand new board (sometimes).
2. On some boards, the export screen gets stuck and shows no export options.
3. On some boards, whenever I select a single image, the app crashes
4. There are some boards I cannot reorder for some reason.

Most of the boards I have are perfectly normal. The problem is that it’s not CONSISTENT and causes minor inconveniences.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashing when opening new boards

Bug

Issues with exporting boards and images

Bug

Losing images from boards unexpectedly

Bug

Limits on number of images per board

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add text/drawing tools for annotations

Feature

Implement cloud sync and backup options

Feature

Allow multi-select and batch operations

Feature

Provide more flexible image manipulation

Feature

Add folders/organization for boards

Feature

FAQ

What does VizRef do?

VizRef is a reference board app for iPad that helps creatives organize inspiration. It allows users to create visual reference boards using images and GIFs from web browsers, cloud storage, photos, and screen captures. It's designed to be a companion app for drawing and animation software.

What are the key features of VizRef?

Key features include creating visual reference boards, importing various image types (including GIFs), drag-and-drop functionality from the web, batch importing from cloud services and the Photos app, and batch exporting to cloud storage. It also offers image editing tools like cropping, greyscale toggling, flipping, and rotating.

Is VizRef free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, VizRef is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, paid downloads, or in-app purchases.

What devices is VizRef compatible with?

VizRef is specifically designed for iPad and utilizes iPadOS multitasking features. It is intended to be paired with other drawing and animation applications available on the iPad platform.

How can VizRef help artists and animators?

It helps artists and animators by providing a centralized place to organize visual inspiration, making it easily accessible while working. The app's ability to import from multiple sources and its integration with popular drawing apps streamline the creative workflow, allowing users to clear up layers in their primary drawing application and focus on their art.