References Overlays

Developer: KENKEN

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PureRef-style reference images placed directly in the Blender 3D Viewport.

What References Overlays does

References Overlays by KENKEN brings the PureRef idea into Blender, so reference images can sit inside the 3D Viewport while you model instead of in a separate program. It is listed under 3D View and User Interface.

The add-on is open source under GPL-3.0-or-later and requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer.

Key features

  • Add references in the 3D Viewport
  • PureRef-style workflow
  • Open source, GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer

FAQ

Is References Overlays free?

Yes, References Overlays is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does References Overlays work with?

References Overlays works with Blender.

Who develops References Overlays?

References Overlays is developed by KENKEN. You can find their other plugins on the KENKEN page of this catalog.

Where can I download References Overlays?

Download References Overlays free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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