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Handy Art Reference Tool on Windows Pc

Developed By: Belief Engine

License: Free

Rating: 4,6/5 - 3.971 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.0.5
Size 1 MB
Release Date April 25, 23
Category Comics Apps

What's New:
- Fixed an issue where images would fail to save with transparency (PNG) when using the Share functionality- Improving Android 13 permissions/billing support [see more]

Description from Developer:
If you're an artist and ever wanted just quick and easy drawing reference for hands, heads, or even feet (IAP) without having to awkwardly pose your limbs in front of a mirror,... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Handy Art Reference Tool and install on Windows PC. Handy Art Reference Tool is free Comics app, developed by Belief Engine. Latest version of Handy Art Reference Tool is 5.0.5, was released on 2023-04-25 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Handy Art Reference Tool is 4,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,971 users, 157 users had rated it 5*, 2,978 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Handy Art Reference Tool on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Handy Art Reference Tool on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Handy Art Reference Tool 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 Handy Art Reference Tool 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 "Handy Art Reference Tool" 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 Handy Art Reference Tool 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 "Handy Art Reference Tool" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 5.0.5.

Download Handy Art Reference Tool 5.0.5 on Windows PC – 1 MB

If you're an artist and ever wanted just quick and easy drawing reference for hands, heads, or even feet (IAP) without having to awkwardly pose your limbs in front of a mirror, this app is for you!


HANDY is an artist's reference tool, consisting of several rotatable 3D limbs with a variety of poses useful for drawing. You can also customize and edit your own poses for hands, feet, and skulls.


Fully adjustable 3-point lighting means you can get easy lighting reference when using any of the 10+ included 3D head busts. Handy if you’re painting and need to know what shadows the head casts from a certain angle!


Also available is the Animal Skulls pack. With over 10 different animal species, it's great for anatomical reference or creature design inspiration.

[Foot rigs and Animal Skull pack require additional purchase]


NEW in Handy v5: Edit the materials of models! Selectively turn off their textures, adjust their specularity, or tint them a certain color.


Perfect for comic book artists, painters, or just casual sketchers!


Featured in ImagineFX's Top 10 Must-Have Apps!


Check out the video demo:

http://handyarttool.com/


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- Fixed an issue where images would fail to save with transparency (PNG) when using the Share functionality
- Improving Android 13 permissions/billing support