Skye

Refbox is fantastic because it makes working with references so much easier and more organized. I love how I can pin images, GIFs, videos, and even notes on top of any window without switching tabs. The floating windows stay exactly where I need them, and the masonry gallery helps me quickly browse all my references in one place. It’s lightweight, fast, and perfect for creative workflows like drawing, designing, or planning ideas.

Features I like:

• Floating windows that stay on top

• Support for images, GIFs, videos, and links

• Markdown notes

• Clean, minimal interface

• Masonry-style reference gallery

• Quick drag-and-drop importing

• Adding cloud sync so references stay the same across devices

• Better tagging or folders for large collections

• Optional dark/light theme switching

• Ability to resize multiple reference windows at once

I chose Refbox because it’s extremely simple, fast, and focused. It gives me floating reference windows without the extra clutter or learning curve. The drag-and-drop importing, support for images/GIFs/videos, and the clean gallery view make it feel effortless compared to other tools. It’s exactly what I needed for a smooth creative workflow.

Refbox organizes references in a clean masonry-style gallery, making everything easy to browse visually. It’s simple and intuitive, though adding more advanced tagging or a search bar in the future would help users manage very large collections.

Yes, it works smoothly with drawing tablets and styluses since Refbox simply floats on top of your main workspace. It doesn’t interfere with pen input, and the windows stay stable even when moving between apps like Photoshop, CSP, or Procreate (desktop). It feels natural to use beside a tablet.

Right now, Refbox doesn’t offer cloud sync or multi-device backup, so everything stays local on your current device. It would be great to have an optional cloud sync feature in the future, especially for people who switch between a laptop and desktop.