PureRef vs Skitch

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

Skitch

Description: Skitch is a free screenshot annotation and editing tool for Mac and iOS. It allows you to quickly markup, crop, and share images and screenshots.

Type: software

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

Skitch Features

• Screenshot capture
• Image annotation
• Drawing tools
• Shape tools
• Text tools
• Blur tool
• Crop tool
• Share screenshots

PureRef

• Free

Skitch

• Not listed