All your inspiration visible, organized, and out of your way. Access it without breaking your flow.

Reference all these types of files

Images

GIFs

Videos

3D Models

Audio

Notes

Links

PDFs

Creativity thrives on inspiration.
But using references while you work is hard.
Creativity thrives on inspiration.

But using references while you work is hard.

Playing Tetris with windows to keep references in view

Rearranging moodboards every time you add an item

Losing inspiration across dozens of tabs and folders

Welcome to your new box of references.
Your very own Refbox.
Welcome to your new box of references.

Your very own Refbox.

Your Box holds all your references. It’s pinned to your screen’s edge and floats above your desktop.

Always-On-Top references float above other apps, fully in view as you work

Resize your Box to make references as big (or small) as you want

Add any file to your Box: images, videos, audio, or even 3D models

Drop in files from anywhere.

Drop in files from anywhere.

Add media from the web, clipboard, or your computer.

Auto High-Res

Drop in a thumbnail, and Refbox will grab the highest-res version of that media available

Auto High-Res

Drop in a thumbnail, and Refbox will grab the highest-res version of that media available

Auto High-Res

Drop in a thumbnail, and Refbox will grab the highest-res version of that media available

Organizable

Reorder the items in your box with simple drag & drop

Organizable

Reorder the items in your box with simple drag & drop

Organizable

Reorder the items in your box with simple drag & drop

Web Screenshots

Paste a URL into Refbox to capture a full-site screenshot

Web Screenshots

Paste a URL into Refbox to capture a full-site screenshot

Web Screenshots

Paste a URL into Refbox to capture a full-site screenshot

View every pixel with precision.

View every pixel with precision.

View every pixel with precision.

Click an item to see a preview you can fully navigate around with simple shortcuts.

Click an item to see a preview you can fully navigate around with simple shortcuts.

Pan

Zoom

Rotate

Flip

Grayscale

Pan

Zoom

Rotate

Flip

Grayscale

Drag out floating frames.

Drag out floating frames.

Maximize your workspace by focusing on individual references.

Always on Top

Frames will float above all other apps, so they’re in view as you work

Always on Top

Frames will float above all other apps, so they’re in view as you work

Always on Top

Frames will float above all other apps, so they’re in view as you work

Shuffle Frames

Use your arrow keys to swap a Frame out for other items in your Box

Shuffle Frames

Use your arrow keys to swap a Frame out for other items in your Box

Shuffle Frames

Use your arrow keys to swap a Frame out for other items in your Box

Quick Minimize

Minimize a Frame at any time to access anything behind it

Quick Minimize

Minimize a Frame at any time to access anything behind it

Quick Minimize

Minimize a Frame at any time to access anything behind it

Reference more than just images.

Reference more than just images.

No matter what inspires you, Refbox keeps it in view.

Videos & GIFs

Videos & GIFs

See every detail of every frame

GIF frame-by-frame view

GIF frame-by-frame view

Playback speed options

Playback speed options

Audio controls

Audio controls

3D Models

3D Models

View complex models with materials at any angle

Toggle materials

Toggle materials

Wirefame overlay

Wirefame overlay

Auto-turntable

Auto-turntable

Notes

Notes

Jot down ideas, tick off to-dos, or save instructions

Styling

Styling

Markdown support

Markdown support

Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks

Sketches

Sketches

Flesh out your ideas with a quick doodle

Pen color & size

Pen color & size

Expandable area

Expandable area

Light, dark, & clear canvas

Light, dark, & clear canvas

Plus a few more handy formats...

Plus a few more handy formats...

Audio

Audio

Play audio with speed controls and waveform visualization

Play audio with speed controls and waveform visualization

Play audio with speed controls and waveform visualization

Links

Links

Save links to any site that open in your browser with a single click

Save links to any site that open in your browser with a single click

Save links to any site that open in your browser with a single click

PDFs

PDFs

View multipage documents with simple navigation, pan, and zoom

View multipage documents with simple navigation, pan, and zoom

View multipage documents with simple navigation, pan, and zoom

See more at once.

See more at once.

Special views to see a large portion of your library at once.

Gallery View

Your entire library in a full-screen view with simple navigation. Perfect for a second display.

Gallery View

Your entire library in a full-screen view with simple navigation. Perfect for a second display.

Gallery View

Your entire library in a full-screen view with simple navigation. Perfect for a second display.

Masonry View

Pinterest-style layout that maximizes space efficiency.

Masonry View

Pinterest-style layout that maximizes space efficiency.

Masonry View

Pinterest-style layout that maximizes space efficiency.

Floating Groups

Special floating Frames with multiple items and layout options.

Floating Groups

Special floating Frames with multiple items and layout options.

Floating Groups

Special floating Frames with multiple items and layout options.

Packed with extra features to make life easy
Packed with extra features to make life easy

Drag Files into Apps

Drag items from your Box and drop them into your app of choice.

Drag Files into Apps

Drag items from your Box and drop them into your app of choice.

Drag Files into Apps

Drag items from your Box and drop them into your app of choice.

Collapse Your Box

Hide your Box at any time to clear up your workspace.

Collapse Your Box

Hide your Box at any time to clear up your workspace.

Collapse Your Box

Hide your Box at any time to clear up your workspace.

Quick Magnify

Hover over an item with a shortcut key for a quick zoomed preview.

Quick Magnify

Hover over an item with a shortcut key for a quick zoomed preview.

Quick Magnify

Hover over an item with a shortcut key for a quick zoomed preview.

Lock Frames

Lock any Frame to interact with content behind it.

Lock Frames

Lock any Frame to interact with content behind it.

Lock Frames

Lock any Frame to interact with content behind it.

Save references into collections.

Save references into collections.

Create multiple Boxes for different projects and switch between them instantly.

Unlimited Boxes

Create all the Boxes you want, customizable with names and icons

Unlimited Boxes

Create all the Boxes you want, customizable with names and icons

Unlimited Boxes

Create all the Boxes you want, customizable with names and icons

Pin Your Favorites

Pin Boxes directly to your Toolbar to open them with a single click

Pin Your Favorites

Pin Boxes directly to your Toolbar to open them with a single click

Pin Your Favorites

Pin Boxes directly to your Toolbar to open them with a single click

Share Boxes

Export any collection of Boxes to open them on another device

Share Boxes

Export any collection of Boxes to open them on another device

Share Boxes

Export any collection of Boxes to open them on another device

Loved by creatives everywhere…

Loved by creatives everywhere…

What surprised me was the seamless way everything works!

Daniel Ilyin

Graphic/Web Designer

I’ve always wanted all my references on the desktop to use anywhere, and Refbox gives me exactly that.

Juxtopposed

UI, YouTuber

I no longer need a dozen tabs of images open. This is everything I didn't know I needed.

Aidan Swenor

Graphic Designer

Minimal, fast, and organized. Refbox makes moodboarding effortless and visually satisfying.

Hassan Dhaifi

Designer, Photographer

Has made my process 100x times easier.

Richard Brown

UI, Developer

I am a huge fan of Refbox, and as a creative, it makes my life much easier.

Abhi

Refbox User

I have been using Refbox and overall it works very well. Thank you for creating such a useful app.

Holim

Refbox User

It's an amazing tool that fits perfectly into my workflow. Can't recommend it enough.

Skip

Designer, Digital Artist

The best app for references i have ever tried. I'm an illustrator and i coudn't love it more!

Kayevlak

Illustrator

I have seamless access to all my reference images, boosting both speed and accuracy in my work.

Shoham Oren

Graphic Designer

I started to test Refbox just a couple of minutes ago, and I'm already addicted to it!

Gustavo

Refbox User

What surprised me was the seamless way everything works!

Daniel Ilyin

Graphic/Web Designer

Has made my process 100x times easier.

Richard Brown

UI, Developer

The best app for references i have ever tried. I'm an illustrator and i coudn't love it more!

Kayevlak

Illustrator

I’ve always wanted all my references on the desktop to use anywhere, and Refbox gives me exactly that.

Juxtopposed

UI, YouTuber

I am a huge fan of Refbox, and as a creative, it makes my life much easier.

Abhi

Refbox User

I have seamless access to all my reference images, boosting both speed and accuracy in my work.

Shoham Oren

Graphic Designer

I no longer need a dozen tabs of images open. This is everything I didn't know I needed.

Aidan Swenor

Graphic Designer

I have been using Refbox and overall it works very well. Thank you for creating such a useful app.

Holim

Refbox User

I started to test Refbox just a couple of minutes ago, and I'm already addicted to it!

Gustavo

Refbox User

Minimal, fast, and organized. Refbox makes moodboarding effortless and visually satisfying.

Hassan Dhaifi

Designer, Photographer

It's an amazing tool that fits perfectly into my workflow. Can't recommend it enough.

Skip

Designer, Digital Artist

Buy once. Use forever.

All Features

Use on 3 Devices

Windows & Mac (M Series)

Images, Videos, 3D, & More

Export & Share Boxes

Earn money back for sharing Refbox on social media.
Earn money back for sharing Refbox on social media.

The more engagement your post gets, the more you’ll get back!

The more engagement your post gets, the more you’ll get back!

How It Works

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Windows 11 and Mac OS (Apple Silicon only).
Yes! You will receive lifetime updates for as long as Refbox exists.
Download Refbox here.
Directly on your device.
Yes! Refbox has special controls and interaction options to make using it with drawing tablets a breeze.
Yes, deactivate any device through the app settings or web portal.
We offer a 7 day no questions asked refund policy from the date of purchase. Contact us at hello@ref.box.

© 2026 Studio Bros, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

© 2026 Studio Bros, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

© 2026 Studio Bros, LLC. All Rights Reserved.