PureRef vs Spriter

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

Spriter

Description: Spriter is 2D sprite and animation software used to create animations and games. It has tools for drawing sprites, creating bones and animations, importing images, and exporting animations.

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

Spriter Features

• Pixel art animation tool
• Bone rigging and deformation
• Animation blending
• Z-ordering and layering
• Timeline editing
• Tweening and keyframes
• Importing spritesheets
• Exporting animations

PureRef

• Free

Spriter

• Not listed