The online art reference image manager for artists.

Collect, search, and organize all your image references in one place. Always available and accessible through mobile and desktop.

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

Simple, efficient, and powerful.

Organize in folders and collections. Auto-complete tag editor. Tag groups. Batch editing. Source and tag autofilling.

Extension. Save images from anywhere.

Save with one click or in batches. Saves to dedicated unorganized page. Available on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

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.

Built-in moodboard.
Create moodboard using the images in 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.
Download collections.
Download your entire collection as a zip (coming soon).

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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.