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@RefernApp

reference library and canvas for artists and designers made by @jaks024 for creatives

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Joined February 2024
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@RefernAppOct 29
refern 1.11 is out! • Bookmarks: paste a link, or save all your open tabs with the clipper keeping its cover, title and description. YouTube and Vimeo play inside refern too • Put any file on a canvas: videos, PDFs, art files, folders, even other canvases • PureRef-style canvas controls. And more!
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refern 1.11 is out! • Bookmarks: paste a link, or save all your open tabs with the clipper keeping its cover, title and description. YouTube and Vimeo play inside refern too • Put any file on a canvas: videos, PDFs, art files, folders, even other canvases • PureRef-style canvas controls. And more!
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Full release notes: refern.app/changelog Try it free for 30 days: refern.app
Changelog — refern.

Changelog — refern.

Every update to refern: new features, improvements, and fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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refern 1.10.1 is out! new: your art files in the grid. Clip Studio, PSD, Krita, and Procreate files now show thumbnails and open in the viewer. also: presentation mode, named links on files and tags, an aspect ratio filter, bulk tag rename, and more.
A grid displays various sketch files featuring figure drawings and scenes, with thumbnails indicating different art styles and subjects.

ALT A grid displays various sketch files featuring figure drawings and scenes, with thumbnails indicating different art styles and subjects.

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the browser clipper also got an update (3.5): save videos from X, Reddit, and Pinterest, capture part of a page with Alt+Shift+S, and pull tags from Danbooru and Gelbooru.
A girl with long hair in black boots holds a suitcase, walking outdoors beneath a blue sky with a large cumulus cloud.

ALT A girl with long hair in black boots holds a suitcase, walking outdoors beneath a blue sky with a large cumulus cloud.

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see all the changes here refern.app/changelog
Changelog — refern.

Changelog — refern.

Every update to refern: new features, improvements, and fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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refern 1.10 is out! new: a local MCP server. Ask Claude, Codex, or any MCP app to sort, tag and rename your reference library. Off until you turn it on. also: a Review workspace, a new Tag Manager, tag aliases, a grayscale canvas view, and more.
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Full release notes: refern.app/changelog Try it free for 30 days: refern.app
Changelog — refern.

Changelog — refern.

Every update to refern: new features, improvements, and fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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sneakpeak of tagging rework coming up - file tagging mode - tag manager rework
Two images showcase a flowering tree and a person surfing, alongside a tagging interface for managing image classification.

ALT Two images showcase a flowering tree and a person surfing, alongside a tagging interface for managing image classification.

A vibrant tag manager interface displays various tags organized by color and category, highlighting upcoming tagging features.

ALT A vibrant tag manager interface displays various tags organized by color and category, highlighting upcoming tagging features.

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redesigned landing page with new design
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take a look here refern.app/
refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

Every reference you work from, in one place. refern is a library and reference board for your images, videos, working files, and saved web pages.

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v1.9.1 is out! you can now finally import pinterest boards directly within the refern! - simplified onboarding - added guided tutorials - and 8 other improvements and fixes
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try it here refern.app/
refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

Every reference you work from, in one place. refern is a library and reference board for your images, videos, working files, and saved web pages.

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v1.9 is out! you can now share your moodboard and files natively within refern to to anyone with a link. here is a moodboard i made for my artwork: refern.app/s/3d259f2f-f675-4…
Shared content · refern cloud.

Shared content · refern cloud.

Share images, files, and canvases with refern cloud.

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NEW: hover over items and press T to quickly add tags or apply tag macros to items with keyboard navigation also, you can now: - update million of item's metadata at once - run the Auto Tagger in parallel on GPU - create deep links to your references try v1.8 ↓
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try it here refern.app/ see everything that is added refern.app/changelog
refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

Every reference you work from, in one place. refern is a library and reference board for your images, videos, working files, and saved web pages.

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PDFs finally open inside refern! v1.7 adds a built-in viewer with search, text selection, print, rotation, smooth zoom, and first-page previews in your grid. also new: - 10 UI languages - nested smart folders - custom thumbnail backgrounds v1.7 is out ↓
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try refern free for 30 days: refern.app/ full v1.7 changelog: refern.app/changelog
refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

refern. | every reference you work from, in one place

Every reference you work from, in one place. refern is a library and reference board for your images, videos, working files, and saved web pages.

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v1.6 is out! - marquee selection: drag across the grid to select anything - linked copies: one file can now live in multiple folders - timed study history, stats, streaks & replay - hover action keybindings - and 20+ other improvements
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v1.5 is out! - you can now keep any file in refern: images, videos, music, documents, 3D files, fonts, anything - drag files out of refern and drop them in any other app - change common keyboard shortcut to what you like - and 30+ other improvements
File type options display various categories, including images, videos, audio, documents, design, drawing, 3D, fonts, and code.

ALT File type options display various categories, including images, videos, audio, documents, design, drawing, 3D, fonts, and code.

Five design files are displayed, including formats like XD, PSD, and AI, with options for renaming and organizing.

ALT Five design files are displayed, including formats like XD, PSD, and AI, with options for renaming and organizing.

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changelog here refern.app/changelog
Changelog — refern.

Changelog — refern.

Every update to refern: new features, improvements, and fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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