Refbox

What is Refbox?

Refbox is a cross‑platform floating workspace that stays on top of your other windows and holds all your reference materials. You can pin images, videos, GIFs and notes into this board, so you always have your inspiration visible while designing or working, without switching between tabs or folders.

How to use Refbox?

1. Download and install Refbox on your computer.
2. Launch the app to open the floating board and position it where you want on your screen.
3. Drag and drop images, videos, GIFs or paste notes into the board; they will stay pinned and accessible.
4. Resize and rearrange items to suit your workflow and toggle the board on/off as needed while working in other apps.

Core Features

• Floating overlay that stays on top of any application.
• Supports multiple content types including images, videos, GIFs and text notes.
• Drag-and-drop interface for adding and arranging references.
• Persistent boards that save automatically across sessions.
• Quick search and organization tools for large collections.
• Lightweight and unobtrusive design with resizable windows.

Use Cases

• Designers keeping mood boards and inspiration images visible while working on graphics.
• Illustrators referencing anatomy photos or style guides without switching apps.
• Animators playing reference videos or GIFs in a floating window while animating.
• Writers pinning notes and outlines to refer to while drafting content.
• Any creative professional organizing reference materials for easy access across projects.