# RefCanvas - Reference Board

> The ultimate infinite canvas for artists to organize references, GIFs, and notes

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Endvoid.RefCanvas](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Endvoid.RefCanvas)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.Endvoid.RefCanvas`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Endvoid
- **Category:** ART\_AND\_DESIGN
- **Downloads:** 50,430
- **Rating:** 3.98 / 5 (342 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-01
- **First published:** 2023-03-19
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Endvoid.RefCanvas)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://refcanvas.com/privacy-policy.html](https://refcanvas.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

RefCanvas is an intuitive reference board for artists and designers to organize visual inspiration on an infinite canvas. Import images and GIFs, add notes, and freely move, scale, and rotate references to create the perfect layout that fits your project.

Enjoy workflow-friendly features like multi-select, grouping nodes, drag-and-drop from other apps, and clipboard paste. Use split-screen or pop-up view to pair RefCanvas with your drawing app, save boards for later, and auto-generate thumbnails. An eyedropper lets you pick colors from references, with options to grayscale, flip, and add source links. For animation references, an timeline and frame-by-frame controls help you study GIFs. Export boards as SVG or images/gifs to share your work.

## Rankings

- #297,859 — Overall
- #1 — reference

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.Endvoid.RefCanvas.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great for organizing and viewing multiple reference images at once
- No ads in the free version
- Frequent updates and improvements from developers
- Similar to popular desktop apps like PureRef
- Helpful for serious artists

### Cons

- Occasional crashes when handling large numbers of images
- Limited features in the free version
- Push for purchasing the pro version
- Lacks basic features like image cropping and auto-arrangement
- Poor export options for images and boards

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Endvoid.RefCanvas)