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RefCanvas: Reference Board on Windows Pc

Developed By: Endvoid

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 98 votes

Last Updated: April 23, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.10
Size 47.4 MB
Release Date December 17, 23
Category Art & Design Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Added Nodes - nodes adjust their size automatically to fit near references.-Nodes have a title and description (optional).-Nodes move their contents when moved... [see more]

Description from Developer:
RefCanvas is an intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life.

**HIGHLIGHTS**
* Import images and gifs.
*... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download RefCanvas: Reference Board and install on Windows PC. RefCanvas: Reference Board is free Art & Design app, developed by Endvoid. Latest version of RefCanvas: Reference Board is 1.10, was released on 2023-12-17 (updated on 2024-04-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of RefCanvas: Reference Board is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 98 users, 10 users had rated it 5*, 49 users had rated it 1*.

How to install RefCanvas: Reference Board on Windows?

Instruction on how to install RefCanvas: Reference Board on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install RefCanvas: Reference Board on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install RefCanvas: Reference Board using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "RefCanvas: Reference Board" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install RefCanvas: Reference Board on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "RefCanvas: Reference Board" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.10.

Download RefCanvas: Reference Board 1.10 on Windows PC – 47.4 MB

RefCanvas is an intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life.

**HIGHLIGHTS**
* Import images and gifs.
* Notes - Add text notes.
* Nodes - Useful for grouping references.
* Move, scale and rotate references to create the perfect layout.
* Multi selection - edit multiple references at one.
* 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.

**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.


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.
Added Nodes - nodes adjust their size automatically to fit near references.
-Nodes have a title and description (optional).
-Nodes move their contents when moved.

Links in notes are highlighted and clickable.
References can have links now - link is auto assigned when dropped from certain websites.

Some improvements and new settings.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.