PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made.

The best free alternative to Image Overlay Utility is PureRef. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Image Overlay Utility and eight of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Image Overlay Utility are opti, CThruView Transparent Image Viewer, LayerX and PixelPerfect.
PureRef was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made.



CThruView is a free transparent image viewer that allows mouse clicks to go through the image. This makes your image see through and click through, so use it as tracing paper, splash screen or watermark.

Allows developers to put a semi-transparent image overlay over the top of the developed HTML and perform per pixel comparison between them. Works with DevTools and Firebug.





CrossOver allows you to place a customizable crosshair overlay above any application window. Improve your aim and gain a competitive advantage with a permanant colored crosshair to mark center screen.



Create static or animated desktop logos using PNG images. Use it for presentations and fair booths to help brand your company or product. Your mouse movements and clicks pass right through the logos so it doesn't interfere with your work.




Useful for digital artists who want to use a photo reference with virtually any 3D package (i.e. zBrush, Silo, Blender, Messiah, etc).

specific html development tool, not image manipulation tool.