RefCanvas
youcef boukit Graphics & Design iPhoneiPadiPod touch
RefCanvas is a free Graphics & Design app for iPhone and iPad by youcef boukit. Rated 2.3/5 from 7 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated February 3, 2026.
- Rating
- 2.3
- 7 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 131 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 3
- 2026 · v1.30
Screenshots
About RefCanvas
RefCanvas is an intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life. Key Features: - Import images and gifs. - Notes - Add text notes. - Move, scale and rotate references to create the perfect layout. - Multi selection - edit multiple references at one. - Nodes - Useful for grouping references. - Drag and drop - Drag and drop files from others apps like the gallery. - Paste files from the clipboard. - Supports split screen and pop-up view: Use it as a companion app with your favorite drawing app like Ibis Paint or Infinite Painter. - Save your progress as boards for future use. - Auto set thumbnails for boards after saving. - Eye dropper - Tap and hold to pick a color from your references as a hex code. - Drawing. Animated GIF support: - Reference your favorite animated gifs. - Pause animation and play frame by frame to better understand referenced animations. - Animation timeline gives you an interactive visual breakdown of all the frames. Easy to use reference tools: - Grayscale toggle. - Flip horizontally and vertically. - Add link - allows you to visit the source of your reference. Export: Export boards to share. Export board as SVG. Export Images/Gifs as files. Using RefCanvas to make reference boards & mood boards is easy, simply import your images or gifs, and move them around the canvas to arrange them in the layout that works best for your project. You can adjust their size, rotation and position to your liking, giving you maximum control over your creative process.
Ratings & reviews
2.3
7 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.30 · Updated February 3, 2026
Packing: Optimally/Vertical/Horizontal (optional packing on import) Export references: separately (multiple in zip) Export board as SVG (or selected only) Better Nodes - More customization. Added webp support. Fixed order saving. Added connections - connect references/nodes etc. Drawing. (experimental) Multiple bug fixes and improvements.
App privacy
The developer, youcef boukit, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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