VizRef

VizRef

Reference board app for iPad

291 ratings
189 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

buffer needs a fix

the app is good and all but it has a little limit with how many images i can add in one board and it keeps crashing and wont let me open any board until one chance it will open and i need to delete some images to stop it from cashing again for some number of days

Pretty terrible and it’s paid

It changes the color and value, the greyscale exaggerates the values and this has affected my art. It’s also extremely laggy when you have a ton of references and I had to constantly shut it down. Please make improvements to this app, especially since it is paid

Exactly What I needed

I never really liked the built in reference features many painting apps have as they only let you view one image at a time and i find that switching images interrups my workflow or they cover too much of the canvas to comfortably draw. I also dislike multitasking with pinterest, i often find it far too overwhelming and distracting. But with this app, being able to create a whole array of images, resize and zoom in very close is superrrr helpful!! I can keep close to my vision without getting distracted. It seriously helped me out with my artwork so much best purchase for my art ever
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Best app for referencing images on iPad

I love my iPad and I love visref, it’s so smooth and I’ve been able to use it with 0 poor le,s since I first dl 5 years ago. Shoutout to Beezul the GOAT.

No Update

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

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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
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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.