Image Capture vs PureRef

Image Capture

Description: Image Capture is a built-in macOS app for transferring images from cameras or scanners. It allows importing photos directly into the Photos app or saving them to a folder on your Mac. Useful for easily downloading images without needing additional software.

Type: software

PureRef

Description: PureRef is a free, lightweight application for Windows that helps artists and designers quickly view visual references without cluttering their workspace. It's useful for keeping photos, drawings, webpages, etc. easily accessible while working on graphics, illustrations, presentations, documents, and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

Image Capture Features

• Import photos directly from digital cameras and scanners
• Supports common image formats like JPEG, RAW, TIFF
• Adjust camera settings like ISO and white balance
• Organize photos into albums and events in Photos app
• Share photos to social media, email or AirDrop
• Basic image editing like rotate, crop and red eye removal

PureRef Features

• Tabbed interface to organize references
• Resizable panels
• Zoom and pan images
• Minimal UI
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Search references
• Fullscreen mode
• Portable app
• Dark mode

Image Capture

• Not listed

PureRef

• Free