Image Overlay Utility Alternatives for Mac

Image Overlay Utility is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is PureRef, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Image Overlay Utility and eight of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Image Overlay Utility are CThruView Transparent Image Viewer, LayerX, PixelPerfect and Overlay.

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Image Overlay Utility alternatives are mainly Image Viewers, but if you're looking for Research Managers or Imageboards you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Free and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Image Overlay Utility.
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  1. PureRef icon
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    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.

    15 PureRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. 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.

    10 CThruView Transparent Image Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. LayerX icon
     4 likes

    An intuitive app to display transparent images on screen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. PixelPerfect icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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    Comments about PixelPerfect as an Alternative to Image Overlay Utility
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    specific html development tool, not image manipulation tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PixelPerfect is Free and ProprietaryImage Overlay Utility is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Overlay icon
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    A frame that allows you to have an image or even PDF displayed semi-transparently in front of everything. It enables you to copy, trace, or compare designs, images, and documents with ease, since you can lock the frame and make it undisturbed by mouse gestures.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
     
  7. GluePrint icon
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    Turn any mockup into a floating guide, and visually align pixels with ease.

    Use GluePrint to implement your interfaces pixel perfect. Simply open a mockup and lock it on top of your work to see how it compares. Position with the arrow keys and scroll to adjust the transparency. .

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Overlay2 icon
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    Overlay2 is like digital tracing paper for your computer. It opens a semi-transparent floating image over video capture or editing software, or 3D modelling software, so you can use the image as a reference or positioning guide.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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