Refbox
Refbox is a floating reference app for creatives who want their inspiration visible while they work. Pin images, GIFs, videos & notes in always-on-top frames above your apps. No more window switching while you sketch, design, animate, or model. Add media from the web, your computer, or your clipboard into a floating, resizable sidebar. View references in Masonry Mode (Pinterest-style), drag individual items onto your desktop that you can resize and rearrange, or use a full-screen Gallery for second monitors. Add markdown-enabled notes for ideas, todos, or instructions without reaching for a separate app. Save clickable links as bookmarks to tutorials, articles, and other resources you need. Scrub through videos and GIFs with frame-by-frame playback. Create multiple collections of references and instantly swap between them. Refbox is the essential companion for creatives who need inspiration at their fingertips while they work.
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Refbox is a floating reference app designed for creatives who want their inspiration visible while they work. It allows users to pin images, GIFs, videos, and notes in always-on-top frames above their applications, eliminating the need for constant window switching during creative tasks such as sketching, designing, animating, or modeling.
Refbox offers several features including the ability to add media from the web, your computer, or clipboard into a floating, resizable sidebar. Users can view references in Masonry Mode, drag items onto their desktop, use a full-screen Gallery for second monitors, and add markdown-enabled notes for ideas and instructions. It also allows saving clickable links as bookmarks and provides frame-by-frame playback for videos and GIFs.
Refbox helps creatives by keeping their sources of inspiration readily accessible while they work. It allows for easy organization of references into multiple collections, enabling users to instantly swap between them. This functionality enhances productivity by reducing the time spent searching for reference materials.
Currently, there are no user-generated pros and cons available for Refbox. However, potential pros may include its ability to keep references visible and organized, while potential cons could involve the learning curve associated with using a new app.