The all-in-one online architecture reference board for artists.

Find and organize your inspirations in one place. Access them through mobile or desktop from anywhere at any time.

architecture reference board collection page showing many art image references with property editors.

Simple. Powerful. Seamlessly integrated.

Infinite canvas. Add any images from your library. Annotate with texts, arrows, and groups. Apply filters and transformations.

Share. Public or unlisted. You decide.

Allow or prevent your content from being found. Share anything with a link or QR code. Always online. Always available. Accessible from anywhere.

And there is more!

refern. is built with creatives in mind and is constantly growing. Always open to suggestions and feedbacks.

Integrated image library.
Add images straight from your library.
Save from explore.
Save images or collections into your library from explore.
Unmodified.
All your images are not compressed or modified.
Cross-platform.
Access your references from any device that has a browser.
Public profile.
Share your profile and your reference library with others.
PWA mode.
Use refern. without browser UI. Just bookmark it to home screen.

Ready to power up your creative workflow?

Frequently asked questions.

  • Is refern. free to use?

    Yes, all the core features of refern. is completely free to use with some limits. You can purchase Pro (one-time purchase) to remove limits, get extra storage, unlock nice-to-have features, and help us cover server cost.

  • Can other people edit my references?

    No. Only you can edit your stuff. Anyone else can only view it if they have access to it. However, plans for collaborative collections/reference boards is coming soon!

  • Will my images be used to create AI Art?

    No. We will never use the images you upload to train/create AI art.

  • Can I upload AI generated images?

    Yes, BUT it is strongly discouraged. Images can be community labelled as AI-generated. Any image that is labelled as AI-generated will not show up in the explore page.

  • Are images containing nudity or NSFW content allowed?

    Yes. However, we scan every image to see if it is explicit and will blur and put a warning label on it if it exceeds a certain threshold. You have the option to turn off the NSFW blurring just for yourself.