Reference image board vs. a Pinterest-connected mood board. PureRef is a lightweight desktop tool for reference image boards; Pin Memory brings your Pinterest pins onto a web canvas you can share and export.
TL;DR
Pin Memory connects directly to Pinterest and turns your saved pins into free-form mood boards. PureRef: PureRef is a lightweight desktop tool for reference image boards; Pin Memory brings your Pinterest pins onto a web canvas you can share and export. Choose Pin Memory for shareable pinterest mood and reference boards; choose PureRef for offline, always-on-top drawing references.
| Feature | Pin Memory | PureRef |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Pinterest import | ||
| Free-form canvas | ||
| Works in the browser / cloud sync | ||
| Share via link | ||
| Always-on-top while drawing | ||
| Best for | Pinterest mood boards | Offline drawing references |
Pin Memory pulls your Pinterest pins in automatically, runs in the browser, saves to the cloud, and lets you share boards with a link. It's the Pinterest-native, shareable take on the reference-board idea.
Best for: Shareable Pinterest mood and reference boards
For artists who want a lightweight, offline, always-on-top reference board while drawing, PureRef is a beloved, no-frills tool. Pin Memory is better when your references live on Pinterest and you want to share or export the board.
Best for: Offline, always-on-top drawing references
Yes, if your references live on Pinterest and you want cloud sync and sharing — Pin Memory imports your pins and runs in the browser. PureRef is a lightweight offline desktop tool for drawing references.
No — you add images to PureRef manually from files. Pin Memory connects to your Pinterest account so pins are imported automatically.
PureRef is a local desktop board without built-in online sharing. Pin Memory lets you share boards with a link and export them as PNG or PDF.
PureRef if you want an offline, always-on-top board while drawing; Pin Memory if your references are on Pinterest and you want a shareable, cloud-saved board.
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